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Nanosafety and Nanotoxicology: Current Opportunities and Challenges
edited by and Andrea Zijno
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1570 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterial cytotoxicity testing; nanomaterial genotoxicity testing; nanosafety; new approach methodologies (NAMs); safe and sustainable-by-design (SSbD) approaches; in silico methodologies; FAIR approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
2D Nanomaterials for Medical Applications submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1264 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D nanomaterials; medical applications; drug delivery; bioimaging; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; precision medicine; toxicology; synthesis; biocompatible nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Development of Innovative Devices Using New-Emerging Micro and Nano Technologies
edited by Tongbiao Wang
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1045 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic and optoelectronic devices; light-emitting diodes; lasers; photodetectors; micro/nano technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Toxicity Evaluation of Nanoparticles: 2nd Edition
edited by Rongrong Liu and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1004 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanomedicine; nanotoxicity; nanoparticle modification; mechanistic toxicity; environmental pollution; environmental toxicology; nano chemistry; cell toxicology; molecular toxicology; nano functionalization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Self-Powered Flexible Sensors Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerators
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 910 | Submission Open
Keywords: triboelectric nanogenerator; self-powered sensors; flexible electronics; wearable electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Current Advances in Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices (Second Edition)—Low Dimensional Materials Fabrication, Characterization and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 819 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructures; nanomaterials; nanodevices; 2D materials; low dimensional materials; photodetectors; characterization; transport properties; batteries; energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Controlled Synthesis and Catalytic Applications of Oxide-Based Nanoparticles
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 781 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxide-based nanoparticles; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; water splitting; environmental remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Functional Two-Dimensional Materials, Thin Films and Coatings
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 769 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional thin films; nanostructured materials; 2D materials; functional coatings; ALD; CVD; sputtering; PVD; surface and interface sciences and engineering; bottom-up fabrication; top-down fabrication; atomic-scale processing; nanotechnology; smart materials; nanomaterials; antibacterial; structure– property relationships; synthesis; characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Trends and Prospects in Laser Nanofabrication
edited by Mingdi Wang and Shengbin Zhao
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 618 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser fabrication; laser ablation; generation process of advanced nanomaterials; research on the laser– matter interaction process
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Polymer-Based Nanomaterials for Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Environmental Applications—New Trends, Benefits and Future Opportunities submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 434 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based nanomaterials; nanoparticles; biodegradation; pharmacy; biomedicine; environment; cyrcular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Applications of Nanomaterials in Biomedical Imaging and Cancer Therapy: 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; biomedical imaging; cancer therapy; nanoparticles; targeted drug delivery; photothermal therapy; photodynamic therapy; quantum dots; magnetic nanoparticles; theranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Hybrid Nanomaterials and/or Nanocomposites for Photo(Electro-) Catalytic Applications
edited by Yang Fu, and Zhongjie Yang
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; hybrids; nanocomposites; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Applications of Novel Nanomaterials in Flexible Organic Electronics
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open
Keywords: flexible electronics; flexible substrates; stability; interface engineering; organic light-emitting diodes; organic solar cells; organic transistors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Theoretical Investigations on Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; metal nanoparticles; size effect; photodynamic therapy; nanocatalysis; photosynthesis; energy conversion; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Optoelectronic Properties of Nanomaterials and Their Applications in Advanced Concept Solar Cells
edited by Shuhong Xu and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open
Keywords: II-VI semiconductors; III-V semiconductors; halide perovskite; solid-state physics; optics; optoelectronics; laser; detector; photovoltaic solar cell; ultrafast carrier dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)
Innovative Nanomaterials and Their Expanding Applications in Solar Energy Technologies
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: photovolatics; solar cells; nanomaterials; nanostructures; light harvesting; light management; plasmonic; interface engineering; carrier multiplication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)
Nanomaterial-Based SERS Sensing and Detection Technology
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface-enhanced Raman scattering; SERS substrates; SERS sensing; nanomaterials-based SERS; nanomaterial-based sensing; machine learning in SERS sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Applications of Nanoporous Materials in Sensors and Catalysis
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: mesoporous silica; mesoporous organosilica; mesoporous metal; oxide mesoporous; aerogel catalysis; sensor photocatalysis; electrocatalysis hydrogen; CO2 adsorption
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Mechanical Properties and Applications for Nanostructured Alloys
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured alloys; strengthening method; strengthening mechanisms; mechanical properties; alloy manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Novel Carbon-Based Nanomaterials as Green Catalysts
edited by Qingshan Zhao
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; carbon; graphene; biomass; lignin; green catalysts; nonmetallic catalysts; electrocatalysis; oxygen reduction reaction; sustainable
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nonlinear Optics and Ultrafast Lasers in Nanosystems
edited by Jiang Wang
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinear optics; ultrafast lasers; nanomaterials; functional devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Versatile Plasmonic Nanostructures for Biomedical Applications
edited by Seunghyun Lee, Jeong-Wook Oh, Jung-Hoon Lee and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface-enhanced Raman scattering; localized surface plasmon resonance sensors; DNA-based nanoparticles; nanogap engineering; photothermal nanomaterials; molecular diagnostics; optical imaging immunosensor; optical-based nanobiosensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Magnetism and Spintronics at the Nanoscale
edited by Yan Liu
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetism; spintronics; nanoscale; magnetic nanostructures; spin– orbit torques; spin waves; magnetic phase transitions; antiferromagntic spintronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanofabrication for Energy Storage, Environment Purification, Optical Communication and Intelligent Manufacturing
edited by Han Lin
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: fabrication; energy storage; environment purification; waveguide laser; intelligent manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Nano-Electromechanical Systems Built with Low-Dimensional Materials
edited by Xiaofei Liu
submission deadline 25 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-electromechanical systems; low-dimensional materials; molecular dynamics modeling; van der Waals interaction; clamping conditions; interlayer interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanomaterials for Supercapacitors
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 22650 | Submission Open
Keywords: supercapacitors; electrode materials; nanomaterials; electrochemical energy storage; porous materials; chemical synthesis; carbon; transition metal oxides; composite; binder-free
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
2D Layered Nanomaterials and Heterostructures for Electronics, Optoelectronics and Sensing
edited by , Federica Bondino, and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10817 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials such as graphene; transition metal dichalcogenides; h-BN; Xenes (silicene; stanene; phosphorene; etc.); MXenes; Van der Waals heterostructures; large area growth methods of 2D materials (CVD; MOCVD; MBE; PLD; ALD); advanced characterizations of 2D materials and heterostructures (AFM; TEM; Raman; optical and photoelectron spectroscopy); theoretical modelling; electronic/optoelectronics applications (digital; RF; photodetectors; flexible/wearable electronics); sensors (environmental; chemical; biomedical applications); quantum technologies; energy technologies (light harvesting; thermoelectrics; batteries/supercapacitors; hydrogen evolution reaction)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Innovative Biomedical Applications of Laser-Generated Colloids
edited by
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5157 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; laser synthesis; laser ablation; laser irradiation; nanomedicine; biosensors; theranostics; bioimaging; drug delivery; antimicrobial; antibacterial; nanocomposites; contrast agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Advanced Studies in Bionanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4646 | Submission Open
Keywords: bionanotechnologies; bionanofertilizers; bionanopesticides; bionanosensors; nanocellulose; bionanochitosan; nanolignin; drug delivery; bionano drug delivery; bionanoassay; bionanotherapeutics; bionanotoxicology; bionanofood
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
The Impact of Nanoparticles on Phase Transitions in Liquid Crystals
edited by Sylwester J. Rzoska and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3427 | Submission Open
Keywords: liquid crystals; nanoparticles; nanocolloids; critical phenomena; phase transitions; fluctuations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Structured Nanomaterials for Practical Lithium-Sulfur Batteries and Beyond
edited by and Xinyu Yan
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 850 | Submission Open
Keywords: structured nanomaterials; energy storage; lithium– sulfur batteries; electrochemical
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanomaterials for Matrix-Free Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser desorption/ionization; MALDI; mass spectrometry; NALDI; nanomaterials; SALDI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanopesticides: Potential Benefits and Challenges in Agricultural Production
edited by Zhanghua Zeng and Bo Cui
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanopesticides; mechanism of action; nanopesticides’ advantages; formulation methods; controlled release; toxicology; environmental risks; pesticide fate; regulatory strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Pulsed Laser Deposition of Nanostructures, Thin Films and Multilayers submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 20248 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser processing; nanostructures; nanomaterials; thin films; multilayers; nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Advances in Semiconductor Materials for Perovskite Solar Cells
edited by and Xing Guo
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7769 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite materials; electrode materials; hole transport materials; electron transport materials; photovoltaic device
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Optical Spectroscopy Characterizations of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials
edited by Wanfu Shen and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2289 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional materials; optical spectroscopy; optical spectroscopy instrumentations; in situ monitoring; low-symmetrical materials; heterostructures; defect engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Nanotechnology Applied in Modern Photodynamic Therapy submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1908 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticle; drug delivery; photosensitizer; targeting; functionalization; photodynamic therapy; theranostic; cancer; microbial
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Recent Advances in the Development of Nano-Biomaterials submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1384 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-biomaterials; nano-biomaterials synthesis and properties; design and fabrication of nano-biomaterials; drug or gene delivery; biosensing; bioimaging; biocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanomaterials in Analytical Methods for Biomedical, Environmental, and Energy Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 838 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanofibers; liposomes; functional nanostructured materials; biomedicine; environment; energy; sensors; biosensors; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; controlled release
Epitaxial Growth of III-Nitride Hetero- and Nanostructures
edited by Shizhao Fan and Ping Wang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 746 | Submission Open
Keywords: III-nitride heterostructure; two-dimensional electron gas; high-electron-mobility transistor; scandium-doped aluminum nitride; ferroelectric; micro-LEDs; acoustic-wave devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advances in Computational Modeling and Simulation of Nanoscale Materials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 642 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational material design and discovery; quantum computing; first-principle computations; atomistic simulations; meso-; macro-; and multi-scale modeling; machine learning; quantum machine learning; electronics; energy; aerospace applications; cryogenic environments; extreme environments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Photo/Electrocatalysis Applications: Green Processes and Sustainable Nanomaterials
edited by and Jiatao Zhang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalyst; electrocatalyst; H2 production; CO2 reduction reaction; NH3 production; photo redox reaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanopharmaceutical Approaches for Inducing Cell Death in Tumors submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; cell death; anti-tumoral mechanisms; targeted cancer therapy; drug delivery; cancer treatment; selective toxicity; oncogenic signaling pathways; drug resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Nanomaterials
edited by Houman Zahedmanesh and Kristof Croes
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale; nanomaterials; mechanical and thermal properties; characterization; modelling; in-situ testing; interfaces; surface impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanomaterials for Sustainable Water Remediation
edited by , and Jianchao Wang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale materials; water treatment; nanotechnology; contaminant removal; nanomaterial synthesis; membrane separation; adsorption; photocatalysis; disinfection; environmental implications; emerging contaminants; resource recovery; advanced oxidation process; microplastics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Photocatalytic Applications in the Frame of Novel and Unconventional Photocatalytic Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; synthetic chemistry; carbon dioxide; nanostructures; sensors; self-cleaning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Functional Nanomaterials for Sensing Devices: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open
Keywords: green synthesis approaches; molecular modeling and simulation; advanced characterization; techniques; optical and electrochemical approaches; smart sensing devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Latest Progress in Photodetectors Based on Low-Dimensional and Wide-Bandgap Nanomaterials
edited by Yufeng Guo, , Peigang Li, and Maolin Zhang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: photodetectors; low-dimensional; wide-bandgap; graphene; transition metal dichalcogenides; black phosphorus; gallium nitride; gallium oxide; zinc oxide
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Advances in Nanostructured Materials for Batteries
edited by and Masashi Kotobuki
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: Li-ion and Na-ion batteries; solid-state battery; electrode materials; electrolyte; electrochemical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanomaterials for Thermoelectric Applications
edited by Min Hong and Ady Suwardi
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectric materials; thermal conductivity; electrical conductivity; seebeck coefficient; nanostructuring; phonon scattering; nanofabrication techniques; surface and interface engineering; nanoscale device applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
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