Announcements

27 March 2024
Prof. Dennis K. P. Ng Appointed Associate Section Editor-in-Chief of Section “Biology and Medicine” in Nanomaterials

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Dennis K. P. Ng has been appointed Associate Section Editor-in-Chief of the Section “Biology and Medicine” in Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991).


Name: Prof. Dennis K. P. Ng
Affiliation: Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong, China
Interests: photodynamic therapy; phthalocyanine chemistry; bio-orthogonal chemistry; supramolecular chemistry
Website: https://chem.cuhk.edu.hk/people/academic-staff/nkp/

Prof. Dennis K. P. Ng received his B.Sc. and M.Phil. from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). He then pursued his D.Phil. in inorganic chemistry at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. After spending one year at the California Institute of Technology as a research fellow, he returned to his alma mater in 1994. He is presently a professor in the Department of Chemistry of CUHK. His current research interests lie in the chemistry of functional dyes, focusing on their synthesis, bio-conjugation, bio-orthogonal chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and applications in photodynamic therapy, bio-imaging, logic devices, and renewable energy production. Thus far, he has published more than 260 papers in international journals with an h-index of 62.

The following is a short Q&A with Prof. Dennis K.P. Ng, who shared his vision for the journal with us, as well as his views on the research area:

1. What appealed to you about the journal that made you want to take on the role of its Associate Section Editor-in-Chief?

The interdisciplinary nature of Nanomaterials can bridge the gap among various scientific fields. The “Biology and Medicine” Section, in particular, focuses on the application of nanotechnology in biology and medicine, which perfectly matches my research aspirations. This role enables me to collaborate with esteemed researchers from various backgrounds, fostering an environment of learning and promoting exchange in the global scientific community.

2. What is your vision for the Section?

Through this platform, I wish to be able to encourage and disseminate innovative and high-quality research to advance our understanding of the interactions of nanomaterials with biological systems and promote the translation of the findings into practical medical applications.

3. What does the future of this field of research look like?

There is no doubt that the future of this field of research is incredibly promising. As a matter of fact, nanotechnology has revolutionized the field of medicine. We can expect to see more sophisticated nanomaterials being developed for targeted drug delivery, controlled drug release and activation, multimodal imaging, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, immunotherapy, etc. The high versatility of nanomaterials could also facilitate studies to deepen our understanding of various biological phenomena.

We warmly welcome Prof. Dennis K.P. Ng as the Associate Section Editor-in-Chief of the Section “Biology and Medicine”, and we wish him every success in his new position.

20 March 2024
Meet Us at the International Conference on Magnetism 2024 (ICM 2024), 30 June–5 July 2024, Bologna, Italy


Conference: International Conference on Magnetism 2024 (ICM 2024)
Date: 30 June–5 July 2024
Location: Bologna, Italy

MDPI will be attending ICM 2024 as an exhibitor. We invite researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

ICM is the largest conference of the magnetism community worldwide and is associated with IUPAP (International Union of Pure and Applied Physics) and its group C9-Magnetism. It covers the whole area of magnetism, from fundamental research to advanced applications. The success of the ICM 2024 conference will reflect the resilience and excellence of the entire magnetism community and the importance of the ICM conference series.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are planning to attend this conference, please do not hesitate to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.icm2024.org/.

6 March 2024
Interview with Prof. Robert Hoye—Winner of the Nanomaterials 2023 Young Investigator Award

Prof. Robert Hoye

 

Name: Prof. Robert Hoye

Affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, UK

Research Interests: photovoltaics; nanocrystals; energy harvesting; photoelectrochemistry; X-ray detection; materials discovery; spatial atomic layer deposition

 

 

 

 

The following is an interview with Prof. Robert Hoye: 

1. Could you briefly introduce yourself to our readers? What are you currently researching, and why did you choose this research field?
I am an associate professor of materials chemistry at the University of Oxford, UK, where I am also a fellow of St. John’s College. Previously, I was a research fellow at the University of Cambridge, UK (2016-2019) and lecturer at the Imperial College London, UK (2020-2022). I have had the privilege of supervising Ph.D. students at Cambridge, Imperial College, and Oxford, and have seen ten Ph.D. students graduate as well as two postdocs, who are now working in both academia and industry. My current group comprises of four postdoc and six Ph.D. students, and we are working on developing novel optoelectronic materials for energy conversion.
We have particularly contributed to the development of semiconductors with efficient charge–carrier transport through defect tolerance and band-like transport. We have used a combination of materials chemistry, spectroscopy, and computations, with the aim of unravelling the chemical–physical factors that enable these properties, in order to design more efficient solar absorbers. We have applied these materials in thin-film photovoltaics for energy harvesting for sustainably powered Internet of Things electronics, X-ray detectors, and photodetectors, as well as artificial-leaf devices that harvest sunlight to split water into fuels. In addition, we have developed a spatial atomic-layer deposition reactor that can precisely manufacture thin-film semiconductors onto nanostructured surfaces orders of magnitude faster than conventional atomic-layer deposition. I have recently contributed to creating a start-up company called NanoPrint Innovations Ltd. to commercialise this reactor, and I am the CTO of this company.
My group’s research is fundamentally interdisciplinary, and we utilize new insights to develop next-generation technologies that will have a positive impact on society, especially in the areas of energy and sustainability. 

2. Which research topics do you think will be of particular interest to the research community in the coming years?
I think the inverse design of materials is a fascinating challenge. This is not just about AI or automation, but also about building on new insights that will guide the design of next-generation technologies. Defect tolerance is an especially exciting area, and could offer a new route to achieve efficient semiconductor devices, manufactured using cost-effective methods. The past decade of work on defect tolerance in metal-halide perovskites has opened up many questions, and unravelling the links between the many complex factors that influence how defects could be tolerated in materials is an important challenge for the field.

3. As a young researcher, what is the biggest challenge you have encountered in your research journey? How did you solve it?
The biggest challenge was securing my first academic position and building up a research group. I first became a PI through the Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship, which I initially held at Cambridge. As a new PI, two of the biggest questions were: 1) how does one create a unique research platform that is recognised as distinct from those of previous supervisors, and 2) how does one compete for bright students in an environment with many other high-profile and well-established PIs? Fortunately, I was in a supportive environment and working across two “supergroups” – the Optoelectronics Group, and the Device Materials Group in Cambridge. These supergroups comprised of multiple PIs, and I was able to use the shared equipment to conduct independent research. At the same time, the highly collaborative and supportive environment provided a vibrant “ecosystem” for Ph.D. students to thrive in, and this helped spark the interest of talented students. After establishing a track record as an independent PI, it is always much easier to build up a research group. Getting started is always the hardest part.

4. Can you briefly describe the key to a happy laboratory life?
A highly collaborative and supportive research environment, where people are actively working together to solve problems together and discuss science in an open way.

5. If you have the opportunity, will you actively attend academic conferences? What do you think you can learn from participating in conferences that are different from working in a lab?
I regularly attend conferences across the world (Europe, UK, North America, Asia) in the areas of materials science, chemistry, photonics, and electronics. Meeting new people and discussing research is a very valuable way to start new collaborations and generate new ideas.

6. Which qualities do you think young researcheres need?
Patience, trust, strong communication skills, and a drive to keep on learning.

7. As the winner of this award, is there something you want to express, or someone to thank most
I would like to thank all of my mentors throughout my career, from my time as a student, to my time as a postdoc/research fellow, and also throughout my time as a PI.

4 March 2024
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #9 - Romania, Research Integrity, Viruses

Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.

In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.


Opening Thoughts


Reka Kovacs (Deputy Office Manager, MDPI), Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), and Sandra Ana Spatariu (Office Manager, MDPI) at the MDPI office in Cluj, Romania.

MDPI’s Impact on Romania

In February, I visited our office in Cluj, Romania. I worked closely with our senior office managers and various teams, including the departments of training, marketing and conferences, as well as our journal relationship specialists, reviewing our service to the local scholarly community. During the visit, I also met with representatives from Babes-Bolyai University and the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. Our multifunctional Romanian office plays an important role in supporting our collaborations with the local market as well as helping to meet MDPI’s overall business needs.


Feedback and strategy meeting with a group of MDPI’s Journal Relationship Specialists at the MDPI office in Cluj, Romania.

With 22,436 articles, Romania ranks as a top 20 contributing country to MDPI’s total number of papers published as at 28 February 2024. This highlights the importance of our collaboration with Romanian-affiliated authors and the growing opportunity to support their publishing needs. MDPI is one of the few academic publishers with a significant presence in Romania, boasting over 360 colleagues across our offices in Bucharest and Cluj. We are also proud to hire colleagues from local institutions to launch their careers within publishing.

Romania ranks as a top 20 contributing country.

The Numbers: 2019–2023

MDPI has seen a healthy increase in submissions from Romanian authors over the past three years, from 8,439 in 2021 to 11,866 by end of 2023, with most submissions going to journals such as Sustainability, Medicina, Diagnostics, IJMS, Applied Sciences, and JCM. From 2019 to 2023, MDPI published articles from 32,145 authors affiliated with Romanian institutions. Over those years, we have worked with Romanian Guest Editors on nearly 3,000 occasions to support their Special Issue and Topical collections.

With more than 300 Editorial Board Members from Romania, 34 appear on the board of Mathematics, 27 on Materials, 19 on Polymers, 18 on Coatings, and 16 on Molecules, while three serve as Section Editors-in-Chief (SEiC) on our journals Coatings (3.4 IF, 4.6 Citescore), Magnetochemistry (2.7 IF, 3.5 Citescore), and Chemosensors (4.2 IF, 3.9 Citescore).

Institutional Open Access Programs

Our commitment to working with institutions is evident in Romania, where we have established eight Institutional Open Access Programs (IOAP) with esteemed institutions such as the University of Bucharest, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, and most recently the National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics.

Our growth and presence in Romania are a true testament.

We also have IOAP agreements with Babes-Bolyai University and the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, where I had the opportunity to meet senior stakeholders during my visit. Below are a few photos capturing our meeting with Prof. Radu Silaghi-Dumitrescu (Head of Faculty of Chemistry, Babes-Bolyai University) at the MDPI office in Cluj, Romania, along with a photo from our meeting with Vice Deans Nicoleta Cobarzan, Nicoleta Ilies, and Hoda Gavril, from the faculty of Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Cluj, Romania.


Our growth and presence in Romania are a true testament to the service we provide to the scholarly community and the relationships we foster in that region. We look forward to continuing to support Romanian scholars and institutions by providing a valuable and trusted experience with MDPI, the leader in open access publishing.

Impactful Research

MDPI Joins the STM Integrity Hub

MDPI has long been a supporter and partner of STM, with our involvement ranging from sponsoring and attending events to helping organize event programs. By joining the STM Integrity Hub, we aim to further our commitment to STM initiatives aimed at safeguarding the integrity of science.

“We are pleased to welcome MDPI as the 35th organisation participating in the Hub. This expansion is critical, as every new member enhances our capacity to prevent fraudulent submissions from entering the academic record.”

Joris van Rossum, Director of Research Integrity, STM

MDPI operates in full alignment with STM Integrity Hub's values of shared data and experiences. We strongly believe in collaboration and open exchange for the purposes of creating a holistic approach to support research integrity at MDPI itself and across the entire academic publishing industry. The Integrity Hub is an excellent example of how publishers can come together to jointly address industry-wide challenges related to research integrity, such as manuscripts that breach research integrity standards and paper-mills.

I look forward to our Research Integrity and Publication Ethics Team (RIPE) team immersing themselves in this initiative, exchanging information, best practices, and tools for the benefit of the entire scholarly ecosystem. We believe that ethical publishing standards should be implemented across the board, and we aim to be rigorous in our approach, addressing research integrity issues and improving the impact of published research.

Inside MDPI

MDPI Expands Research Integrity and Publication Ethics Team (RIPE)

In addition to external collaborations and joint initiatives aimed at further strengthening our commitment to research integrity, we are also enhancing our internal efforts. This includes improving our processes and guidelines and expanding our teams and departments to ensure quality assurance throughout our publishing process.

We are pleased to announce the expansion of our Research Integrity and Publication Ethics Team (RIPE) at MDPI. The RIPE team has recently welcomed new colleagues, each bringing unique skills and a personal commitment to prioritize ethical considerations in all our work.

The demand for research integrity and high ethical standards in academic publishing is steadily rising across our industry. Our expanded RIPE team will work to enhance and align our practices with industry best practices, ensuring excellence in research integrity and publication ethics.


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) introduces Dr. Tim Tait-Jamieson (Research Integrity Lead, MDPI) for his presentation on MDPI’s Retraction and Approval Process to a group of Journal Relationship Specialists at the MDPI office in Cluj, Romania: “The demand for research integrity and publication ethics is steadily rising across our industry.”

Introducing our Research Integrity and Publication Ethics Team

Led by Dr. Tim Tait-Jamieson (Research Integrity Lead), the RIPE team comprises Dr. Ivana Resanovic (Research Integrity Manager), Dr. Lavinia Rogojina (Research Integrity Manager), Ms. Diana Apodaritei (Research Integrity Specialist), Dr. Zoltan Mihaly (Research Integrity Specialist), Mr. Aleksandar Đukić (Research Integrity Specialist), Ms. Ana Stankovic (Research Integrity Specialist), and Ms. Anna Pena (Publication Ethics Assistant).

Please click here to access everything that you need to know about MDPI’s Research and Publication Ethics.

With this span of complementary roles, the RIPE team collaborates directly with journal editorial teams and works closely with various departments, including our Scientific Office Board and our Journal Relationship Specialists. The team’s primary objectives are to help prevent issues regarding research integrity and publication ethics during peer review, uphold MDPI’s ethics policies, adhere to industry standards, and resolve publication ethics and research integrity issues and complaints.

Quality Updates to Special Issues Oversight

At MDPI, we are committed to reviewing policies pertaining to the quality of research. In this blog post, Shaheena Patel (Communications Associate, MDPI), outlines two recent updates to MDPI journal processes. These updates pertain to Special Issue (SI) quality guidelines, in line with criteria provided by COPE and DOAJ. Alongside the SI updates, details regarding the new minor corrections policy introduced in 2024 are provided in the blog.

The two updates we implemented include greater oversight and the verification of Guest Editor credentials. These guidelines require that Editors-in-Chief (EiCs) and Editorial Board Members (EBMs) take responsibility for overseeing SIs.

PS. Thank you, James Butcher, for featuring this up in your 67th issue of the Journalogy newsletter.

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Coming Together for Science

Viruses 2024 – A World of Viruses

I am pleased to share the success of our MDPI conference Viruses 2024 – A World of Viruses, held 14-16 February, in Barcelona. With 240 registrations, this event brought together top scientists, researchers, and industry experts from 40 countries to share their findings on the latest developments in viral pathogenesis and immune responses.

Attendees gathered for the 5th edition of the Viruses’ conference, where we hosted influential keynote speeches from Nobel Prize laureate Dr. Charles M. Rice and ‘Distinguished Senior Virologist’ Prof. Luis Enjuanes, along with 14 invited speakers, 47 selected speakers, and nine flash poster presenters, to discuss the most significant issues in virology today.

Recap on the #Viruses2024 Conference

Take a look at the key moments from MDPI’s Viruses event and please join us in commemorating a gathering for global knowledge and cooperation. A heartfelt thank-you to all attendees; their passion and engagement played a crucial role in making this event an engaging success!

Below are calls to action from the keynote speakers encouraging collaboration and communication:

“There’s never been a better time than now to really take the power that we have both in terms of basic research and also in biotech and pharma to develop antiviral agents.” - Dr. Charles M. Rice, The Rockefeller University, New York, USA

“The collaboration between labs is absolutely essential. Improving initial detection and improving communication is a must for all of us working in science.” - Prof. Dr. Luis Enjuanes, National Center of Biotechnology (CNB-CSIC), Madrid, Spain

Our thanks go to our sponsors and partnering societies, our Viruses journal and editorial team, our Barcelona colleagues, and the social media, conference and other MDPI teams for making this event a memorable occasion. View the event gallery here.

Upcoming In-Person Event

24–26 April, 2024
4th MMCS – Harnessing the Power of New Drug Modalities
Location: Barcelona, Spain

Esteemed speakers at MMCS 2024 include Prof. Arun K. Ghosh, the mind behind the Darunavir molecule, and Prof. Paul Brennan, CSO of Alzheimer's Research UK Oxford Drug Discovery Institute.

Find more upcoming MDPI events here.


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Closing Thoughts

Researcher to Reader (R2R) Conference

From 20–21 February 2024, I had the pleasure of attending the Researcher to Reader (R2R) conference in London, which MDPI has proudly sponsored over the years. The conference programme offered a variety of session formats, including workshops, panel discussions, debates, interviews, presentations, and lightning talks, with opportunities to discuss relevant topics.

We take pride in supporting the scientific community, bringing researchers across the world together to network, exchange ideas and share the latest in science and publishing. In 2023, MDPI invested close to 2 million CHF in sponsoring over 2,000 scientific and publishing-related conferences worldwide.

R2R Peer Review Innovations Workshop

I found the R2R conference to be engaging, with the workshops being particularly enjoyable. My colleague Giulia Stefenelli (Chair of Scientific Office Board) and I participated in the “Peer Review Innovations” workshop, which spanned four sessions over the two days. These sessions explored the future of peer review and how we can improve the peer review process for everyone involved. Notably, the large majority of attendees expressed their opinion that peer review, as currently practiced, requires significant improvement. Together, we collaborated on potential immediate and long-term improvements and innovative processes, aiming to create an ecosystem beneficial to all stakeholders by strengthening submission systems with the aim of reducing threats and making authors more responsible for their work. We also discussed the opportunity for academic institutions to better scrutinize the quality of the work produced and submitted to journals.

Our group comprised publishers, software providers, librarians, and more, bringing diverse perspectives to the discussions. These interactions were relevant to MDPI’s ongoing conversations, providing insights to our efforts. The session also made me appreciate that MDPI is doing well, as the group discussions included the subject of various quality checks that we have already embedded in our processes, ensuring that we keep abreast of industry standards.

The need for an optimized system to incentivize the activities of editors and reviewers was also a focus of discussion, as well as the support that reviewers need from publishers via the provision of strong reports through fixed forms, questionnaires and training.

At MDPI, we are currently auditing our reviewer program to improve reviewer recognition, guidelines, and methods for identifying suitable reviewers, while maintaining our commitment to quality and timeliness.

Congratulations to Mark Carden, Conference Director, and the R2R team for organizing a productive and successful event. PS: The break times were greatly appreciated as well!

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

23 February 2024
Interview with Prof. Dr. Zhen Wen—Winner of the Nanomaterials 2023 Young Investigator Award

Prof. Dr. zhen-wen

 

Name: Prof. Dr. Zhen Wen

Affiliation: Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials, Soochow University, China

Research Interests: nanomaterials; nanogenerator; energy harvester; smart sensor; flexible electronics; self-powered sensing system

 

 

 

 

The following is an interview with Prof. Dr. Zhen Wen:

1. Please give a brief introduction of yourself to the readers. What are you currently researching and why did you choose this research field?
I am Prof. Dr. Zhen Wen, a professor at the Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, China. I received my B.S. degree in materials science and engineering from China University of Mining and Technology, China, in 2011 and my Ph.D. degree in materials physics and chemistry from Zhejiang University, China, in 2016. During 2014–2016, I was supported by a program of the China Scholarship Council as a joint Ph.D. candidate at Georgia Institute of Technology, USA. I joined Soochow University, China, in Sep. 2016. I have published 147 peer-reviewed papers with 16 papers selected as the front/back cover articles. My overall citations have reached over 13000 times, with an h-index of 62. I also have 36 invention patents, and 10 of them have achieved technology transfer. I have been awarded the Microsystem & Nanoengineer Summit 2022 Young Scientist award, the 2023 Nanoenergy Advances Award, the Nanomaterials 2023 Young Investigator Award, etc. I currently focus on the fabrication of nanomaterials for smart sensors (e.g., pressure sensors, gas sensors, and tactile sensors) to realize high-accuracy sensing information recognition.

2. Which research topics do you think will be of particular interest to the research community in the coming years?
Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have unique advantages in harvesting low-frequency irregular mechanical energy, and their output mainly depends on the surface charge density. Inhibiting the loss of triboelectric charges and optimizing the dielectric properties of materials are effective methods for boosting the surface charge density. I believe that explore optimization strategies to improve the output performance of TENGs will be of particular interest to the research community in the coming years, such as surface modification, insertion of intermediate layers, optimization of dielectric properties, etc.

3. Can you briefly describe the key to a happy laboratory life?
Always keep up an optimistic attitude, even towards setbacks.

4. What qualities do you think young researcheres need to succeed?
Innovation and an interdisciplinary approach are the most important qualities.

5. Nanomaterials is an open access journal. How do you think open access impacts authors?
Open access attracts more readers and citations, which helps authors promote their work and thus more advanced research.

6. Is there anything you would like to say or anyone you would like to thank as the winner of this award?
I would like to thank Prof. Zhong Lin Wang and Prof. Shuit-tong Lee for their recommendations. I also appreciate Prof. Xuhui Sun, my group members and FUNSOM for their strong support. To my family, thank you for your support and love. I am forever grateful.

 

31 January 2024
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #8 - Altmetric and Flat Fee Agreement

Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.

In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.


Opening Thoughts

MDPI and Digital Science Meeting

At MDPI, we are committed to providing our authors with the essential tools to publish, promote, and track their research. In line with this commitment, we have established a longstanding collaboration with Digital Science, a company specializing in research data and analytical insights for the research community. Our collaboration integrates their Altmetric tool, offering us and our authors the ability to track a variety of sources that monitor and report attention surrounding publications.

As part of our collaboration, we recently hosted Cathy Holland, Director of Global Publisher Business Development, and Helen Cooke, Managing Director of Publisher Sales, from Digital Science, at our MDPI headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.


Left to right: Facundo Santomé (Senior Marketing Manager, MDPI), Constanze Shelhorn (Indexing Manager, MDPI), Cathy Holland (Director of Global Publisher Business Development, Digital Science), Helen Cooke (Managing Director of Publisher Sales, Digital Science), and Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) in front of MDPI headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.

During our meeting, we discussed MDPI’s publishing philosophy and explored further avenues for collaboration. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Digital Science, aiming to improve our services yet further and meet the needs of our authors more closely than ever.

What is Altmetric?

You will notice that MDPI articles feature an Altmetric score, a colourful doughnut capturing the score in the upper right corner of the article page. This score represents ‘alternative metrics,’ as distinct from traditional metrics such as Impact Factor, CiteScore, and Scimago Journal Rank.

Altmetrics complement traditional citation-based metrics by capturing online discussions related to a specific research topic. By analyzing both sets of data, we can obtain a comprehensive understanding of the attention a particular research output receives and the sources in which it is mentioned.

“Almetric provides visual insights into where research is being discussed”

Sources Tracked by Altmetric


Altmetric badge showing the Altmetric score and colour-coded mention sources.

Altmetric monitors various sources, categorizing them into segments such as policy documents, peer reviews, Wikipedia, news and blogs, and social media, among other sources. Each category is identifiable by a specific colour.

The Altmetric badge provides visual insights into where the research is being discussed. A more colourful badge indicates broader mentions across multiple platforms. Such tracking enables us to gauge the extent of an article’s online dissemination, noting that increased visibility may correlate with higher citation rates.

Read more:

Impactful Research

Ten High-Altmetric Articles Published by MDPI

As at 30 January 2024, Altmetric has tracked 670,500 MDPI research outputs from MDPI, resulting in over 4.3 million mentions. This includes over 71,894 mentions in policy and patents and 294,714 mentions in news and blogs, with some achieving an Altmetric score as high as 28,754.

So, what is a good Altmetric score? There are various ways to put this score into context. You can find out more about the score in context and how to evaluate your work by this means.

Here are ten MDPI papers ranking in the top 5% of all research outputs scored by Altmetric.

“Accuracy in Wrist-Worn, Sensor-Based Measurements of Heart Rate and Energy Expenditure in a Diverse Cohort”

J. Pers. Med. 2017, 7(2), 3; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm7020003

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/20477344

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 253 news stories from 209 outlets including Forbes, BBC, and Fox News.

“Daylight Saving Time and Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Meta-Analysis”

J. Clin. Med. 2019, 8(3), 404; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm8030404

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/57654628

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 295 news stories from 207 outlets including Forbes, The Atlantic, and New York Times.

“The Preliminary Analysis of Cave Lion Cubs Panthera spelaea (Goldfuss, 1810) from the Permafrost of Siberia”

Quaternary 2021, 4(3), 24; https://doi.org/10.3390/quat4030024

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/111086701

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 182 news stories from 134 outlets including CBC News, CNN, and National Geographic.

“Not the Cat’s Meow? The Impact of Posing with Cats on Female Perceptions of Male Dateability”

Animals 2020, 10(6), 1007; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10061007

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/83796184

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 124 news stories from 98 outlets including VICE, CNN and The Guardian.

“Behaviour and Welfare Impacts of Releasing Elephants from Overnight Tethers: A Zimbabwean Case Study”

Animals 2022, 12(15), 1933; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12151933

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/133463915

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 192 news stories from 186 outlets.

How do I use altmetrics?

Altmetric Explorer provides a detailed step-by-step guide and instruction video for first-time users of the tool. The guide includes useful diagrams that make it easy to get started.

Sharing Research Online

For research to be tracked across different sources, Altmetric needs a research output with a persistent identifier: a DOI, ISBN, PubMed ID, handle ID, etc. When sharing research, it is important to include a link to the original research output.

“An Update on Eukaryotic Viruses Revived from Ancient Permafrost”

Viruses 2023, 15(2), 564; https://doi.org/10.3390/v15020564

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/142929875

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 250 news stories from 180 outlets including CTV, Fox News, and CNN.

“The Global Problem of Insufficient Sleep and Its Serious Public Health Implications”

Healthcare 2019, 7(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare7010001

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/53406248

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 252 news stories from 168 outlets including BBC, Harvard Business Review, and Forbes.

“A Detailed Review Study on Potential Effects of Microplastics and Additives of Concern on Human Health”

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17(4), 1212; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17041212

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/86529137

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 197 news stories from 150 outlets including BBC, The Tribune, and World Economic Forum.

“An Empirical Study of Chronic Diseases in the United States: A Visual Analytics Approach to Public Health”

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2018, 15(3), 431; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15030431

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/34714141

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 232 news stories from 149 outlets including Forbes, New York Times, and Harvard Business Review.

“Garden Scraps: Agonistic Interactions between Hedgehogs and Sympatric Mammals in Urban Gardens”

Animals 2023, 13(4), 590; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13040590

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/142934305

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 172 news stories from 168 outlets including BBC.

Inside MDPI

MDPI Annual Meeting Celebrations in China

On Thursday 25 January, over 1,300 MDPI colleagues from our two offices in Beijing gathered to kick off MDPI’s traditional ‘Annual Meetings.’ These celebrations take place in MDPI’s offices across China, including Dalian, Tianjin, Wuhan, and Nanjing.

The evenings include performances, informative talks and presentations, awards, and entertainment, providing an ideal platform to recognize our colleagues, celebrate their achievements, and set our sights on the future.

“It is essential that we stay connected and share best practices”

I sent a video congratulating everyone on their work and sharing our vision of building MDPI into the most trusted OA publisher, highlighting the roles each of us has to play in achieving that goal.

Unfortunately I could not join in person, but you may recall my recent trip, when I visited our offices in Beijing and Wuhan, which I look forward to visiting again this year.

Although our headquarters are in Basel, Switzerland, and we are expanding throughout Europe and North America, the majority of MDPI’s workforce is in China and throughout the Asia-Pacific region, including offices in Singapore, Thailand, Japan, and newly opened office in South Korea. It is essential that as a global organization, we stay connected and share best practices in order to grow collectively and continue providing the exceptional service to our authors.

The Annual Meeting is a moment to reflect and enjoy the year’s hard work and dedication.

I extend our best wishes to all for the Chinese New Year (Xīnnián kuàilè)!

Coming Together for Science

MDPI and TU Delft Adopt Flat Fee Model in Extended Partnership

We are excited to announce a renewed three-year partnership with Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands. This collaboration introduces a fixed lump-sum fee, covering publishing costs from 2024 to 2026.

“This initiative reflects our dedication to transparent and inclusive publishing”

TU Delft-affiliated authors will enjoy cost-free publishing in any MDPI journal during this period, aligning with our commitment to removing barriers for open access publishing. The agreement supports Plan S compliance and facilitates a seamless publishing process for TU Delft corresponding authors. This initiative reflects our dedication to transparent and inclusive publishing, providing stability and predictability both for authors and for institutions.

For further details on our Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP), please contact us.

Benefits to MDPI’s IOAP

At MDPI we have a long tradition of partnerships, including our Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP). IOAP supports institutions through simplification, access, transparency, APC discounts, and institutional repository deposits. The program simplifies administrative processes, offers central payment, and allows easy opting in and out. Participants gain free access to Susy, MDPI’s online submission system, with extensive article metadata and exportable data. APC discounts and Book Processing Charge discounts are available for affiliated authors. Automated deposits to institutional repositories and streamlined matching of papers to IOAP participants enhance the overall experience.

For further information, see our IOAP FAQ.

Closing Thoughts

Reflections on the 2024 APE Conference

MDPI was proud to co-sponsor the Academic Publishing in Europe (APE) 2024 Conference that took place in Berlin, Germany, from 9–10 January 2024.

The conference theme, ‘Keep the Conversation Going!’, explored the evolving landscape of scholarly communication. APE is one of the key conferences I make a point to attend each year. January offers a valuable opportunity to engage with new contacts, reconnect with familiar faces, and participate in impactful discussions and presentations among professionals, scholars, and practitioners in the field.

“It's fascinating to see how other publishers are leveraging AI”

Highlights

Some of the standout panels for me include: the role of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the publishing industry. It was encouraging to hear the current status quo, though I was eager also to learn about the exciting projects planned for 2024 and beyond. These will allow us to track progress in subsequent years. At MDPI, we remain committed to promoting Open–Access (OA) content on SDGs through scientific articles and books. Furthermore, we extend our commitment to sustainability by financially supporting researchers through initiatives such as the World Sustainability Award and the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, as well as waiving the APC for feature papers on each SDG.

In recent years, discussions on AI have become increasingly prominent at such conferences. It’s fascinating to see how other publishers are leveraging AI to meet the evolving needs of their audiences while at the same time using it to safeguard the scientific process. Other engaging panels that I enjoyed included updates on transformation beyond transformative agreements, the principles of lean change, incentive structures related to research integrity, and the panel on reviewer incentives.

“We can share best practices and lessons learned”

Incorporating MDPI’s Insights into Conferences

I must confess that I sometimes feel overlooked when MDPI is not invited to participate in crucial industry discussions. As the leading open access publisher and the third-largest publisher overall, we possess extensive experience in many of these areas and can offer valuable contributions to these discussions. We can share best practices, lessons learned, and our thinking about future trajectories. For instance, in panels discussing reviewer incentives, at MDPI we offer a discount voucher to reviewers for future submissions, reflecting our commitment to fostering a robust peer review process. In 2022 alone, MDPI collected over 1.4 million peer review reports, informing the decision-making processes of our editors. Given our expertise in these areas, it would be natural to include MDPI in such discussions. I therefore extend an invitation to future conference organizers to consider MDPI for speaking engagements and collaborative opportunities.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

29 January 2024
Dr. Paola Tiberto Appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of Section “Nanocomposite Materials” in Nanomaterials

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Paola Tiberto has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Section “Nanocomposite Materials” in Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991).

Name: Dr. Paola Tiberto
Interests: magnetic properties, nanomagnetism; magnetic nanoparticles, magnetic thin films
Website: https://www.inrim.it/en/contacts/paola-maria-tiberto

Dr. Paola Tiberto is the first investigator of the National Metrology Institute of Italy, with a research focus on (i) magnetic properties, (ii) nanomagnetism, and (iii) magnetic nanoparticles and thin films.

The following is a short Q&A with Dr. Paola Tiberto, who shared her vision for the journal, as well as her views on the research area and open access publishing:

1. What do you think of the development of open access in the publishing field?
Open access is a well-assessed movement in cultural communication that advocates for free and unrestricted access to research outputs. This model has been designed to remove barriers to information by making research findings available to the global community without financial constraints. Open access journals are key to sustaining the development of open access. In this context, the most important aspect of publishing in OA journals in the rapidly evolving field of nanomaterials is that they make it possible to circulate the latest research achievements, stimulating novel research.

2. What was it about our journal that made you want to take the role of Section Editor-in-Chief?
Firstly, the possibility to contribute to advancing research in the rapidly evolving interdisciplinary field of nanocomposite materials is exciting. Serving as Editor-in-Chief provides a unique opportunity to stay at the forefront of groundbreaking research and to foster communication among experts.
As Editor-in-Chief of “Nanocomposite Materials”, I aim to ensure we feature high-quality, impactful studies and contribute to our journal's reputation as a source of cutting-edge advancements in nanocomposite materials.

3. What is your vision for our Section?
Our Section is dedicated to exploring a diverse range of functional materials, including thin films, patterned structures, and nanoparticles. As multifunctional nanomaterials are generally nanocomposites, they involve designing materials that can serve diverse purposes, such as targeted drug delivery, imaging, sensing, and energy conversion.
By covering such a wide range of topics, our Section will be an important source in our research area, particularly for those interested in advances in both fabrication techniques and characterizations (chemical, physical, and biological). The interdisciplinary nature of nanomaterials research will ensure significant advances that will have implications across science, technology, and nanomedicine, attracting contributions from a variety of research areas.

4. What does the future of this field look like?
Nanomaterials are a rapidly developing field with the potential to create drastic improvements across many applications. The advances made to synthesis and characterization techniques have enabled researchers to develop new and improved nanomaterials with a wide range of functional properties. In this way, advances will be at the core of new products and applications across a wide range of fields, including energy, electronics, medicine, and environmental science. Therefore, the future of nanomaterials research has immense power in terms of addressing global challenges and revolutionizing their various applications across different industries. Researchers in our field will play a pivotal role in exploring the full spectrum of nanomaterials in interdisciplinary areas and in addressing our current societal needs.

We wish Dr. Paola Tiberto every success in her new position, and we look forward to her contributions to the journal.

25 January 2024
Acknowledgment of the Reviewers of Nanomaterials in 2023

In recognizing the exceptional efforts of our reviewers in 2023, we express our sincere gratitude for upholding the high standards of Nanomaterials. Their commitment ensured the rigorous peer review that is integral to quality academic publishing.

In 2023, Nanomaterials received 10,559 review reports from 6499 reviewers. This past year, we worked with reviewers from 73 countries and regions, reflecting the diversity in our collaboration with research communities. Their dedication shapes scholarly discourse and advances global research. The editorial team expresses gratitude for the vital role played by each reviewer in the Nanomaterials family throughout 2023, and we look forward to their continued support in 2024.

The following are the reviewers who have consented to show their names:

A. Miszczyk Krishna Kant
A. S. Lipatiev Krylova Karina
A. Santhana Krishna Kumar Krystyna Jabłońska
Abdelhafed Taleb Krzysztof Chwastek
Abdul Hakeem Deshmukh Kun Zheng
Abhishek Nag Kunyan Zhang
Adam Dębski Kwang Se Lee
Adam Watras Lăcrămioara Popa
Adil Majeed Rather Lăcrămioara Rusu
Adina Magdalena Musuc Ladislav Kalvoda
Adinel Gavrus Lambin Lambin
Adriana Urda László Hegedűs
Afrasyab Khan Laszlo Jicsinszky
Afzal Khan Laszlo Kotai
Agata Szłapa-Kula László Péter
Agata Wawrzyńczak Laura Bulgariu
Aggelos Avramopoulos Laura Manceriu
Agnieszka Dąbrowska Laura Vicaș
Ahmed Elkaseer Laurent Raymond
Ahmed Sakr Laurentius Windholz
Airat Kiiamov Leandro Merces
Aivars Vembris Lei Chen
Aize Hao Lei Guo
Akansha Mehta Lei Zhang
Akihiro Matsutani Leonard Ionut Atanase
Akira Morikawa Leonarda Francesca Liotta
Alain Le Faou Leonardo Bernasconi
Alain Moissette Leonardo Lari
Alar Jänes Leonid Bolotov
Alberto Baldelli Leonid Perelomov
Alberto Rodriguez-Archilla Leszek Zaraska
Alberto Sensini Li Zhou
Aldobenedetto Zotti Lian Nedelchev
Aldona Beganskienė Liana Anicai
Alejandro Bugarin Liang Hu
Aleksandr Baburin Liang Song
Aleksandr Golovatenko Liang Yan
Aleksandr Kuntsevich Lianqiao Yang
Aleksandr Levin Lianshe Fu
Aleksandr Lozhkomoev Liaqat Ali
Aleksandr Oreshonkov Liliana Cristina Soare
Aleksandra Drygała Liliya Nikitina
Aleksei Emelianov Lionel Flandin
Aleksey D. Drozdov Lizhu Ren
Aleksey Nokhrin Loganathan Veeramuthu
Aleksey Vedyagin Loïc Dupont
Ales Buyakov Lorenzo Lisuzzo
Alessandro Gabrielli Lorenzo Maserati
Alessandro Lorenzo Palma Lorenzo Tesi
Alessandro Piovano Loreta Tamasauskaite-Tamasiunaite
Alexander Chizhik Loris Pinto
Alexander Demin Lu Zheng
Alexander Dolgoborodov Luca Barbaresi
Alexander Fomin Luca De Stefano
Alexander Goltsev Luca Persichetti
Alexander Gusev Luca Vattuone
Alexander I. Titkov Lucia Baldino
Alexander Kamantsev Lucia Montenegro
Alexander Khomich Lucia Rocco
Alexander Krylov Lucian Birsa
Alexander Malkin Lucian Georgescu
Alexander Minakov Luciano De Tommasi
Alexander Moskalensky Lucie Sancey
Alexander Novikov Ludovico Valli
Alexander Omelyanchik Luidmila Yakimova
Alexander Panich Luigi Santamaria Amato
Alexander Pyatakov Luis Costa
Alexander Santiago Luis F. Melo
Alexander Savin Luiz Pereira
Alexander Semenov Lukáš Fojt
Alexander Tselev Łukasz Szeleszczuk
Alexander Vtyurin Lulu Wang
Alexander Wittemann Luyao Zheng
Alexander Yakunin Lyudmila Parfenova
Alexandr Shtertser M. Federica De Riccardis
Alexandre Emelyanenko M. Hussein Assadi
Alexandre Vetcher M. Olga Guerrero-Pérez
Alexandrina Nan M. Rakib Uddin
Alexandros Pitilakis Maciej Molas
Alexej Bubnov Maciej Przybyłek
Alexey Chubarov Mads Brandbyge
Alexey Redkov Magdalena Aflori
Alexey Sokolov Magdalena Nistor
Alexey Vereschaka Magdalena Regel-Rosocka
Alexey Yashchenok Mahmoud Tabrizi
Alexey Yushkin Maiyong Zhu
Alfonso Fernández-González Makoto Yamaguchi
Ali Reza Kamali Makusu Tsutsui
Ali Umut Sen Malgorzata Kabsch-Korbutowicz
Aliaksandr Shaula Malgorzata Ulewicz
Alina A. Manshina Man Qu
Alireza Akhavan-Safar Manoj K. Mahapatra
Aljoša Košak Manousos Valyrakis
Almaz Saifutdinov Manuel Aureliano
Amalia Mesaros Manuel F. M. Costa
Amin Rabiei Baboukani Manuel M. Jordán Vidal
Amirmostafa Amirjani Manuela Chiper
Amit Banerjee Mar Fernandez Gutierrez
Amit Nautiyal Marcella Bini
Ana Almeida Marcello Campajola
Ana Garcia-Deibe Marcelo E. Domine
Ana Margarida Silva Marcin Jesionek
Ana Marques Marcin Wojtyniak
Ana Paula Betencourt Martins Amaro Marco Anni
Ana Ribeiro Marco Aurélio Garcia
Ana Rovisco Marco Carnevale Miino
Anabel Lostao Marco Girolami
Ana-Maria Lepadatu Marco Monti
Anand Chokkalingam Marco Truccato
Anatoli Popov Marek Mooste
Anbazhagan Sathiyaseelan Marek Wojnicki
Andrea Capodaglio Margarita Apostolova
Andrea De Iacovo Maria Brzhezinskaya
Andrea Di Schino Maria Chernysheva
Andrea Mescola Maria D. Rikkou-Kalourkoti
Andrea Reverberi Maria Geneva
Andreas Meyer Maria Giovanna Gandolfi
Andrei Baranov Maria Giovanna Scioli
Andrei I. Mardare Maria Harja
Andrei Kosterov Maria I. Pilo
Andrei Mostovshchikov Maria Ignat
Andrei Potapov Maria Josè Lo Faro
Andrei Tumarkin Maria Lepore
Andrei Vasile Nastuta Maria Luisa Grilli
Andreia Corciova Maria Michela Dell'Anna
Andrew Zydney Maria Vittoria Diamanti
Andrey Akhmatkhanov Maria Zielecka
Andrey Bukhtiyarov Mariacecilia Pasini
Andrey Filippov Marian Wnuk
Andrey Krauklis Mariano Venanzi
Andrey Kuznetsov Mariateresa Lettieri
Andrey Markin Marija Gizdavic-Nikolaidis
Andrey Miakonkikh Marija Jankunec
Andrey Minakov Marija Stojmenović
Andrey Nagdalian Marilena Vivona
Andrey Saraev Marina Rumyantseva
Andrey V. Sybachin Marina Stogniy
Andrey Zhdanov Marinela Panayotova
Andrii Lozynskyi Mario D'Acunto
Andrzej Kasperski Mário João F. Santos
Andrzej Kiełbus Mario Siciliani de Cumis
Andrzej Ptok Marjorie Jones
Aneta Szymańska Mark Schulz
Angel Diéguez Marko Petrič
Ángel Emilio Martínez de Alba Markus Pristovsek
Angela Barreda Marta Igual
Angela De Bonis Marta Lafuente
Angelina Angelova Marta Nunes
Angelo Ferlazzo Marta Szekalska
Aniello Pelella Martin Bojinov
Aniruddha Mondal Martin Dressel
Anna Paradowska-Stolarz Martin Ek
Anna Poma Martin Guthold
Anna Staneva Martin Resano
Anna Stasiak Martin Weis
Annadurai Thamilselvan Marwa Tallawi
Annalisa Paolone Masahiro Furuya
Annarita Falanga Masaya Ichimura
Annarita Stringaro Masayoshi Yamaguchi
Anne Anderson Masoud Khaleghiabbasabadi
Anthony Harker Masoud Nazarian-Samani
Anton Belov Massimiliano Grosso
Anton Bonartsev Massimo Della Pietra
Anton Mostovoy Massimo Mariello
Antonella Curulli Massimo V. Fischetti
Antonella D'Alessandro Matteo Strozzi
Antonello Barresi Matvey Fedin
Antonietta Pepe Maurizio Acciarri
Antonin Platil Maurizio Casarin
Antonina Karlina Maurizio Mulas
Antonino Scandurra Maurizio Vignolo
Antonio Alessio Leonardi Maxim Gorkunov
Antonio Cammarata Maxim Grishin
Antonio Capezza Maxim Korshunov
Antonio Jose Paleo Md Abu Zahed
António Pereira Gonçalves Meng Gao
Antonio Pineda Meng He
Antonis Gitsas Menggang Li
Antony Raj Thiruppathi Meysam Keshavarz
Antreas Kantaros Miao Zhang
Aomar Hadjadj Michael Arkas
Aria Ghabussi Michael J. Chetcuti
Arif Babaev Michael Ojovan
Arit Das Michael Oshtrakh
Arkadiusz Moskal Michael Schmitt
Armando Francesco Borghesani Michael Shestopalov
Arno Schindlmayr Michael Van Dyke
Artem Belousov Michael Wark
Artem Chizhov Michaela Cellina
Artem Mokrushin Michal Borecki
Arthur Vashurin Michał Dudek
Arthur Zakinyan Michal Kalina
Artur Banach Michał Rachwalski
Artur Blaszczuk Michele Penza
Artur Jaworski Mick Welling
Artur Khannanov Miguel A. Álvarez
Arun Kumar Miguel Hueso
Arun Kumar Shukla Miguel Lorenzo-Fernandez
Arũnas Ramanavičius Miguel Peixoto de Almeida
Arvind Negi Mihaela Mureseanu
Asim Ali Yaqoob Mihaela Răcuciu
Asmita Banstola Mihaela Violeta Ghica
Assunta Marrocchi Mihai Anastasescu
Athanasia Petala Mihai Gîrțu
Atilla Ozgur Cakmak Mihail Secu
Attila Bende Mikhai Korzhik
Aung Ko Ko Kyaw Mikhail Efimov
Aurelia Falcicchio Mikhail Gorshenkov
Avinash Kundadka Kudva Mikhail Moskalik
Bagrat A. Shainyan Mikhail Popov
Baisheng Sa Mikhail Proskurnin
Basanta Kumar Biswal Mikhail Shuba
Basudeb Dutta Mikhail Skripkin
Bathula Babu Miklós Nagy
Beatriz Trindade Barrocas Miklos Serényi
Belén Villacampa Milan Palei
Ben De Lacy Costello Milan Poudel
Benjamin González-Díaz Milena Pavlíková
Bernhard J. Hoenders Milena Rosić
Bernhard Spingler Mina Namvari
Biljana Balen Ming Chen
Bin Lu Minggui Lin
Bin Zhao Mingliang Li
Binbin Chen Minglu Zhu
Binoy Maiti Mingzhe Chen
Binu B. Narakathu Mircea Dragoman
Bo Guo Mirko Poljak
Bo Wang Miroslav Iliaš
Bob A. Howell Mirosław Kwiatkowski
Bobo Yang Mirosław Maczka
Bogdan Alexandru Sava Mirosław Wyszkowski
Bogdan Cojocaru Mizuho Fushitani
Bogdan Pricop Moaz Waqar
Bogdan Stefan Vasile Mohamed El-Aassar
Bogdan Tutunaru Mohamed Nouh Meshref
Bogdan Ulejczyk Mohamed S. A. Darwish
Bogdan Walkowiak Mohamed Salaheldeen
Bohan Yin Mohammad Ehtisham Khan
Boleslaw T. Karwowski Mohd Shoeb
Boris Dzantiev Monica Bollani
Boris Krichevtsov Monica Florescu
Bo-Tau Liu Monika Michalska
Bouazizi Nabil Moon-Sung Kang
Bowen Gong Moscicki Tomasz
Bożena Jarząbek Muhammad Adnan
Bozhidar Stefanov Muhammad Ajmal
Bridget Mutuma Muhammad Ali Butt
Bruno Piccirillo Muhammad Ashar Naveed
Bryan Koivisto Muhammad Iqhrammullah
Brzeczek-Szafran Alina Muhammad Kashif Majeed
Bystrík Dolník Muhammad Kashif Shahid
Camillo La Mesa Muhammad Muqeet Rehman
Carino Ferrante Mujeeb Khan
Carlo Camerlingo Murali Cheepu
Carlo Grazianetti Mustafa Erkovan
Carlo Pastore Muyang Lin
Carlos Caro Salazar Nadezhda Zhuk
Carlos Nieto de Castro Naga Krishnakanth Katturi
Carlos Torres-Torres Naresh Duvva
Carmen Horrillo Naser Ojaroudi Parchin
Carmen Ioana Fort Nataliya Sakharova
Carmen Zaharia Nathan Jackson
Carsten Ullrich Neeraj Thakur
Catalin Pruncu Nelson Nunes
Catalin Vitelaru Nerija Zurauskiene
Cecylia Wardak Nevill Gonzalez Szwacki
Centre of Technology Nguyen Trong Dung
César Leyva-Porras Nhu-Nang Vu
Cezar Comanescu Niccolò Traverso Ziani
Chan Im Nicola Sangiorgi
Chandrasekhar Roychoudhuri Nikita Minaev
Chang-Min Yoon Nikolai Gaponenko
Chang-Tong Yang Nikolai S. Perov
Chang-Won Lee Nikolai Sobolev
Changyong Lan Nikolaos Bouropoulos
Chanho Pak Nikolaos Chalmpes
Chanhyuk Park Nikolaos D. Charisiou
Chao Qi Nikolaos Politakos
Chao Wang Nikolay Gorshkov
Chao Yin Nikolay Hinov
Charalampos Sarafidis Nikos Boukos
Chen Xie Nikos Karayiannis
Cheng Chen Nirav Joshi
Cheng Zhang Nitin Chaudhari
Chengbin Yu Nobuo Sasaki
Chenglong Zheng Norrie Pearce
Chen-I Yang Noto Susanto Gultom
Chenxi Zhai Noureddine Issaoui
Cheol Moon Nubia Zuverza-Mena
Cheon Woo Moon Núria Fontanals
chiara botta Nurlan Tokmoldin
Chih-Chieh Hsu Oana Parvulescu
Chih-Hao Lee Oana Rasoga
Chi-Te Liang Octavian Buiu
Christian Rodenbücher Oleg Antipov
Christian Wiraja Oleg Shichalin
Christian-Alexander Bunge Oleg Shlyakhtin
Christine Young Oleg Silyukov
Christos Malliakas Oleg Vitrik
Christos Michail Oleg Volodin
Christos Tsadilas Olena Ivashchenko
Christos Tsamis Olga Belskaya
Chuen-Lin Tien Olga Bulavchenko
Chun Guo Olga Dymshits
Chunbao Du Olga Koksharova
Chun-Liang Yeh Olga Kopach
Chun-Yuan Huang Olga Zhigalina
Clarence Charnay Oliviero Gobbo
Claudia Riccardi Olya Stoilova
Conceição Mesquita Oriele Palumbo
Cong Qi Ottmar Distl
Corneliu Cojocaru Ottó Horváth
Cosmin Puia Ovidiu Alexandru Crisan
Costica Caizer Ovidiu-Cristian Oprea
Cristian Hornoiu P. Davide Cozzoli
Cristiano Albonetti Pablo Rodriguez-Lopez
Cristina Cazan Pai Wang
Cristina Lavinia Nistor Palani Elumalai
Cristina Prieto Pallabita Chowdhury
Cyrille Richard Paloma Sánchez
Da Li Paola De Padova
Daejong Yang Paola Romano
Da-Hua  Wei Paola Semeraro
Damir Valiev Paolo Marconcini
Dania Olmos Paolo Scrimin
Daniel Barbosa Paolo Trucillo
Daniel Cotfas Paolo Zardi
Daniel M. Kamiński Pasquale F. Fulvio
Daniel Moraru Pasquale Stano
Daniela Meleleo Pathik Sahoo
Daniele Bani Patricia De La Presa
Daniele Farnesi Patrik Flegner
Daniele Nogueira-Librelotto Paul Simmonds
Daniil Bratashov Paul Soto
Danila Vasilchenko Paulo Marchezi
Danilo Vona Paulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis
Danling Wang Pavel Abramov
Danuta Matykiewicz Pavel Demakov
Dapeng Chen Pavel Dudin
Daqin Guan Pavel Ivchenko
Dariusz Oleszak Pavel Kepezhinskas
Darko Modun Pavel Krasnov
Darya Klyamer Pavel Rehak
Darya Novopashina Pavel S. Koroteev
David Marrero-López Pavel Starovoitov
David Rhiger Pavel Zelenovskiy
Davide Barreca Pavlos Stephanou
Davide Rocco Pawel Karasiński
Davide Spanu Pedaballi Sireesha
Davor Gracin Pedro Alvarez
Dawei Li Peng Chen
Dawei Zhao Peng Xiao
Dawid Zych Pengfei Guo
Dekang Xu Peter Majeric
Delia Patroi Peter Rodič
Demeter Tzeli Peter Timmins
Demid Abramkin Peter Trosan
Denis Alikin Peter Vadasz
Denis Garoli Petko Petkov
Denis Karimov Petr Knotek
Denis Klygach Petros Koutsoukos
Denis Pankratov Philippe Christol
Denis Sabirov Philippe Colomban
Deniss Stepins Philippe Leclère
Diana Benea Pier Carlo Ricci
Diana Fernandes Pier Luigi Gentili
Didier Mathieu Pierluigi Stipa
Dieter Vollath Pin Chieh Wu
Dimitrios Lampakis Piotr Gauden
Dimitris Achilias Piotr Zieliński
Dimitris Chalkias Poernomo Gunawan
Dimitris Sioutopoulos Pranati Nayak
Dina Dudina Prashanth Konda Gokuldoss
Dionizy Czekaj Praveen Kumar
Ditta Ungor Priyanka Yogi
Divya Prasad Prokopios Georgopanos
Dmitri Yakovlev Przemysław Podulka
Dmitriy Serov Qi Chen
Dmitry Firsov Qiancheng Zhu
Dmitry Gruzdev Qifan Li
Dmitry Kiselev Qingguo Shao
Dmitry Korolev Quanguo He
Dmitry Selishchev Quanli Hu
Dmitry Wainstein Radoslaw Strzalka
Dmitry Zimnyakov Radu Claudiu Fierascu
Doina Humelnicu Radu Racovita
Doina Lutic Rafal Chodun
Domenico Caputo Rainer Hippler
Dominique Agustin Raj Kumar
Don Futaba Rajavel Krishnamoorthy
Dong Zhang Rajni Verma
Dong Zhao Rameswar Bhattacharjee
Dongbin Wei Rang Li
Dongil Ho Ranjit De
Dong-Jin Lee Ravindranadh Koutavarapu
Dongliang Yang Raymond J. Gorte
Dong-Wook Han Réka Szőllősi
Dongzhi Zhang Remigijus Ivanauskas
Doretta Capsoni Remigiusz Kowalik
Dorota Papciak Ricardo Carbas
Dragan Marinkovic Ricardo Pinto
Dragos-Pinzaru Dragos-Pinzaru Ricardo Vergaz
Dzmitry Shcharbin Riccardo Corpino
Ede Bodoki Richard Drevet
Edgar Mosquera Roald M. Tiggelaar
Edit Csapó Robbie McDonald
Edward Gillan Robert James Walker
Edyta Kudlek Roberto D'Agosta
Egemen Avcu Roberto Martins
Egor Verbitskiy Roberto Rella
Ekaterina Prikhozhdenko Roberto Salcedo
Elanthamilan Elaiyappillai Roberto Teghil
Elena Filonova Roberto Verucchi
Elena Helerea Rodica Olar
Elena Sheka Rodica-Mariana Ion
Elena-Alina Moaca Rogério Simões
Eleonore Fröhlich Rokas Zalneravicius
Elias Sakellis Roman Borisov
Elias Stathatos Roman Grill
Elida Nora Ferri Roman Svetogorov
Eligiusz Postek Roong Jien Wong
Elisabetta Ferrara Rosaria Meccariello
Elisabetta Sieni Rosario García-Giménez
Ellas Spyratou Rosario Mercedes Pérez Colodrero
Elmar Träbert Rossen Todorov
Elsa Lasseuguette Roxana Gabriela Zgarian
Elshad Allahyarov Roxana Jijie
Elvio Carlino Roxana Racoviceanu
Emanuela Sgreccia Ruben Canton Vitoria
Emanuele Maccaferri Rubén Meana Pañeda
Emil Roduner Rudolf Holze
Emiliano Martínez-Periñán Rui M. S. Cruz
Emmanuel Topoglidis Rui Vitorino
Enguo Chen Ruiheng Wu
Enrique Casarejos Ruijie Ma
Enrique Domínguez-Álvarez Ruilong Wen
Enrique Navarro Rumiana Tzoneva
Enrique Torres Ruoxing Wang
Eric Chappel Ruta Lavinia
Ernst Gockenbach Ryan Morrow
Erwin Hüger Ryszard Cierpiszewski
Estelle Léonard S. Ganguly
Esther Rebollar S. O. Rogachev
Ettore Bernardi Sabyasachi Kar
Eugene Postnikov Sadaf Bashir Khan
Eugenio Meloni Saeed Bahadorikhalili
Eugenio Vilanova Saeid Lotfian
Eva Diaz Sagar Mane
Eva Fischer-Fodor Sagnik Basuray
Evangelia Sarantopoulou Sajal Sen
Evangelia Vouvoudi Sake Wang
Evangelos Tsotsas Sakshum Khanna
Evelina P. Domashevskaya Salh Alhammadi
Evgeniy Yu. Matveev Salvatore Gallo
Evgeniya I. Knerelman Saman Alavi
Evgeny Abkhalimov Sameer Hussain
Evgeny Kabachkov Sanda-Maria Bucatariu
Evgeny Kataev Sandip Ghuge
Evgeny Sherman Sandra Correia
Evgeny Tretyakov Sang Youn Chae
Ewa Korzeniewska Sanjay Patel
Ewa Olewnik-Kruszkowska Sanju Gupta
Ewa Stodolak-Zych Santosh Kumar
F. Rivera-López Sarat Mohapatra
Fabio Ganazzoli Scott Iacono
Famulari Antonino Sebastian Andres Diaz
Fang-Cheng Liang Sebastian Schwaminger
Fangze Liu Sedelnikov Andry
Fanying Kong Seigo Ohno
Farzaneh Mahmoudi Selda Oezkan
Fatih Ozaydin Selestina Gorgieva
Fátima Mirante Selvaraj Rajesh Kumar
Federico Barrino Sergei Popov
Fedor Barkov Sergey A. Stel'makh
Fedor Grigoriev Sergey Anikeev
Fedor Gubarev Sergey Belenov
Fei Chang Sergey Dorozhkin
Felipe Fantuzzi Sergey Dubkov
Felix Utama Kosasih Sergey Ilyin
Feng Guo Sergey Kidalov
Feng Li Sergey Kolotilov
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Francesco Branda Shaik Gouse Peera
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Francesco Frusteri Shalini Mohanty
Francesco Fuso Shaolong Wu
Francesco Ghezzi Shaowei Chen
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Franco D'Orazio Shengying Yue
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Gang Feng Shubhendra Jain
Gang Ouyang Shuijian He
Gaspare Giovinco Siddharth Gautam
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Gianluigi De Falco Somboon  Chaemchuen
Gianluigi Zito Sónia Carabineiro
Gibin George Sonia Pinho
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Giulia Serrano Stelian Sergiu Maier
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Guoqiang Gu Takayuki Kiba
Guowei Zhou Takehiko Gotoh
Guzel Ziyatdinova Tamás Szabó
Hai Li Tamerlan Magkoev
Haibo Yi Tangxin Xiao
Haijun Liu Tanya Kumari
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Hans Bäumler Teng Ma
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Hanyu Zhang Teresa Moura E. Silva
Hao Cui Tersilla Virgili
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Hao Ye Thomas Christopoulos
Hao Zeng Thomas Lindner
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Haomiao Xie Thomas Strunskus
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Hongping Deng V. An
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Hongwei Zhang Vadim Boyarskiy
Hongyu Liu Vagelis Karoutsos
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Huacheng Zhang Valeria Allizond
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Javier Cepeda Xiaohui Ren
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Jeong Seong-Yong Xin Li
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Jian Wang Xingxu Lu
jian wu Xingyun Li
Jiangong Liang Xinhao Wu
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Kedong Xia Zhi Li
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2 January 2024
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #7 - Nobel Laureates Entrust MDPI with Their Research

Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.

In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.


Opening Thoughts

Nobel Prize Laureates Entrust MDPI with Their Research

The Nobel Prize stands as a hallmark of distinction, honouring ground-breaking research across disciplines. Annually, the Nobel Prizes are awarded in six categories: Physics, Chemistry, Medicine or Physiology, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences.

Through the years, renowned scholars have entrusted MDPI with their work. As at December 2023, 26 Nobel laureates have contributed to more than 75 articles across 25 MDPI journals, including: Antibiotics, Applied Sciences, Biology, Biomedicines, Cancers, Catalysts, Cells, Crystals, Entropy, Games, IJMS, Life, Materials, Micromachines, Molecules, Pharmaceuticals, PharmaceuticsPhotonics, Quantum Beam Science, Remote Sensing, Sensors, Solids, Universe, Vaccines, and Viruses.

The best of the best trust us with their work.

Nobel Prize Laureates Who Have Published with MDPI

We are proud to list the names of Pierre Agostini, Hiroshi Amano, Werner Arber, Aaron Ciechanover, Robert H. Grubbs, Oliver Hart, Gerard ‘t Hooft, Michael Houghton, Harald zur Hausen, Katalin Karikó, Jean-Marie Lehn, Gérard Mourou, Ferid Murad, Shuji Nakamura, William Nordhaus, Kostya S. Novoselov, Giorgio Parisi, Charles M. Rice, Alvin E. Roth, Donna Strickland, K. Barry Sharpless, George F. Smoot, Anne L’Huillier, Drew Weissman, Kurt Wüthrich, Ada Yonath.

The privilege of hosting such contributors resonates deeply with our editorial teams. For instance, in this interview, the Editor-in-Chief (EiC) of Universe speaks on the significance of publishing a paper by Nobel laureate Gerard ’t Hooft within the journal.

2023 Nobel Prize Winners Published by MDPI

Nobel Prize Winners, 2023: Katalin Karikó, Drew Weissman, Anne L’Huillier (Ill. Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach)

Three laureates from the 2023 Nobel Prize cohort have trusted MDPI as their publishing platform. Notably, in a 2022 Pharmaceutics paper, molecular biologist Katalin Karikó and her team presented a methodology for evaluating mRNA capping efficiency, pivotal for therapeutic applications. Pharmaceutics had previously dedicated a Special Issue to “mRNA Therapeutics: A Themed Issue in Honor of Professor Katalin Karikó”, spotlighting ten articles from August 2021 to February 2022.

In the journal Vaccines, Professor Drew Weissman, collaborating with scholars from Pennsylvania University and George Mason University, contributed an influential review titled “Nanomaterial Delivery Systems for mRNA Vaccines”. His collaborative efforts spanned five papers across MDPI journals between 2021 and 2023.

Furthermore, Anne L'Huillier of Lund University, only the fifth female recipient of the Physics Prize, co-authored an article in Applied Sciences focusing on "Advanced EUV and X-Ray Optics". Similarly, Pierre Agostini, an Emeritus Professor from Ohio State University, co-authored an article featured in the special issue "Attosecond Science and Technology: Principles and Applications".

We extend heartfelt congratulations to all Nobel Prize laureates and express sincere gratitude for their confidence in MDPI as a platform for their scholarly contributions.

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Impactful Research

MDPI Journals Newly Indexed in 2023

The aim of indexing is to enhance the quality and credibility of published research, ensuring that researchers access the most credible resources available. While the principle behind citation indexing is straightforward, it remains one of the most dependable methods for tracking an idea's evolution across various scientific disciplines.

Throughout the year, MDPI works to expand the reach of our publications across premier multidisciplinary databases like Web of Science, Scopus, EBSCO, and ProQuest. This initiative is spearheaded by MDPI's Indexing team, under the leadership of Dr. Constanze Schelhorn.

In 2023, MDPI achieved 54 new acceptances in Scopus, 29 in Web of Science, 52 in EBSCO, and 83 in DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals.

The team prioritizes ensuring that our journals feature in numerous specialized databases, including PMC, PubMed, MEDLINE, Inspec, CAS, and FSTA, among others. Currently, MDPI collaborates with over 65 renowned international databases, consistently enhancing our database affiliations annually.

MDPI’s journals are indexed in all major global databases.

Furthermore, we collaborate with universities and government organizations to list our journals in country-specific ranking lists and relevant institutional repositories. This ensures compliance with requirements often set by funders or institutions for authors to publish in specific journals.

Web of Science Adds 24 MDPI Journals to Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)

Clarivate recently analysed MDPI’s new journals, resulting in 24 journals, mainly established in 2020, being added to the ESCI in November and December 2023. Additionally, five journals passed this assessment earlier in the year. For a complete list of our journals in Web of Science, refer here. Journals in the ESCI meet 24 quality criteria, ensuring editorial rigor. They may be considered for inclusion in broader indices like the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), or the Arts and Humanities Citation Index (AHCI), based on four impact criteria.

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Inside MDPI

MDPI Appoints New Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Alistair Freeland returned to MDPI and assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer in November 2023, a position he previously held from 2013 to 2019. He succeeds Dr. Yu Lin, who will remain a member of MDPI’s Board of Directors, overseeing significant financial decisions for the company. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Dr. Yu Lin for his service as COO.

Alistair brings extensive experience not only in scholarly publishing but also in technology and business management. Prior to rejoining MDPI, he was associated with SIX Group, the entity responsible for Switzerland's financial market infrastructure. There, he played a pivotal role in developing the blockchain-based platform SDX (SIX Digital Exchange), which has gained traction among major Swiss banks and the Swiss National Bank.

As COO, Alistair will collaborate with the MDPI management team to improve the practices and services we offer to scholarly communities. I am pleased to welcome Alistair back to MDPI and look forward to his contributions going forward.

Coming Together for Science

MDPI’s 2024 In-Person Academic Events Schedule

MDPI's Conference Team is dedicated to organizing and hosting in-person academic events across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America. We recognize conferences as invaluable platforms for scientific collaboration, scholarly exchange, discussions on contemporary topics, networking, and forging collaborations.

Here's a glimpse of the notable events we currently have scheduled for 2024:

14–16 February, 2024
Viruses 2024 – A World of Viruses
Location: Barcelona, Spain
We are honoured to feature Nobel Prize laureate Dr. Charles M. Rice and ‘Distinguished Senior Virologist’ Prof. Luis Enjuanes as keynote speakers for this 5th edition.
Event details

24–26 April, 2024
4th MMCS – Harnessing the Power of New Drug Modalities 
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Esteemed speakers include Prof. Arun K. Ghosh, the mind behind the Darunavir molecule, and Prof. Paul Brennan, CSO of Alzheimer's Research UK Oxford Drug Discovery Institute.
Event details

28–31 May, 2024
Polymers 2024 – Polymers for a Safe and Sustainable Future
Location:
Athens, Greece
We look forward to welcoming renowned experts like Prof. Damià Barceló, Prof. Minna Hakkareinen, and Prof. Armando J. D. Silvestre to this event.
Event details

1–4 August, 2024
The 1st International Conference on AI Sensors & The 10th International Symposium on Sensor Science
Location: Singapore
The AI Sensors 2024 Conference will unite innovators and experts in the realms of sensors, sensing technology, and artificial intelligence.
Event details

Upcoming events with details to be announced:

  • September 2024, Materials 2024 – Basel, Switzerland
  • 1921 September 2024, International Conference on Nanomaterials Sciences 2024 – Beijing, China
  • October 2024, ncRNA 2024 – Basel, Switzerland
  • November 2024, Pharmaceuticals 2024 – Barcelona, Spain
  • 2226 November 2024, International Conference on Science of Electronics – Wuhan, China
  • Stay tuned for more details on the Sustainable Publishing Forum 2024.

Click here for all upcoming MDPI events.

Organize Your Event with MDPI’s Sciforum

Sciforum is MDPI’s platform dedicated to the organization of scientific events. In line with our mission to promote science, Sciforum supports scholars, societies, research networks, and universities at all stages of organizing in-person events, virtual events and webinars. Our platforms are efficient, user-friendly, and cost-effective. We handle all steps related to event management. Contact us for details.

Closing Thoughts

Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024

As we approach 2024, I reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had together at MDPI this year. The past 12 months have been marked by ambitious projects and initiatives to improve our internal processes, and a commitment to continue delivering top-notch services to our stakeholders. I’d like to thank each and every one of our staff members for contributing to the positive experiences our stakeholders have reported in our surveys. Your dedication to speed, efficiency, and effective communication with our stakeholders is very much recognized and appreciated.

Becoming a stronger organisation

While we have encountered challenges in 2023, it’s important to understand that these are a part of our growth process. Difficulties provide us with opportunities to reflect, address problems at their roots, and ultimately evolve into a stronger organization. Our stakeholders expect us to overcome tough times, and it’s an expectation that we have for ourselves.

I extend my sincere appreciation to every MDPI employee, from our editorial office and IT department to marketing, indexing, IOAP, societies, Scientific Office board, products, production, conferences, finance, operations, admin, and beyond. To our newest team members, a warm welcome; to our longstanding colleagues, your dedication is invaluable.

“I am committed to taking MDPI to a new level of excellence.”

Interacting with many of you during my visits to our offices and representing MDPI at external events has been a personal highlight. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Lin for entrusting me with the role of CEO of MDPI. Looking forward, I am committed to working closely with our management team to lead MDPI and take it to a new level of excellence, aiming to establish it as the most trusted publisher in open access worldwide. This is a collective endeavour, with each of us shaping MDPI’s reputation. I therefore encourage us to take pride in our work, as it represents not only our craft but also MDPI as a whole.

Accountability and communication

As we look forward to 2024, there’s a lot to be excited about. Together, we’ll navigate challenges, seize growth opportunities, and refine our practices. To solidify MDPI’s position as the premier open access publisher globally, we must bolster accountability, improve stakeholder communication, share MDPI’s best practices, champion the open access philosophy, and educate stakeholders about our mission, methodologies, and motivations.

Thank you for engaging with the CEO Letter over the past six months of 2023. I will continue to release this newsletter as a method of sharing the great work being done at MDPI. Please feel free to connect directly with any insights or questions.

Here’s to a joyous and prosperous 2024!

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

25 December 2023
Meet Us at the International Conference on Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology (ICONAN 2024), 15–17 January 2024, Barcelona, Spain


Nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology have tremendous potential for tomorrow’s patient care in a wide variety of disease management, and numerous theoretical concepts are currently being translated into preclinical and clinical studies. The fifth edition of the ICONAN conference brings together high-profile plenary speakers and world-class researchers who have successfully developed and translated nanomedicines over the last decades, offering a vibrant platform for oral and poster presentations, sponsor exhibits, and networking. The conference topics include targeted drug delivery, organ biodistribution and nanocarriers, nanomedicine for the immune system and cancer diagnosis and therapy, biological and medical nanodevices and biosensor 3D models, tissue engineering and regenerative nanomedicine toxicology, risk assessment of nanomedicine systems nano-imaging for diagnosis, etc.

MDPI will attend the International Conference On Nanomedicine And Nanobiotechnology (ICONAN 2024); we welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you plan to attend this conference, please contact us online. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://premc.org/conferences/iconan-nanomedicine-nanobiotechnology/.

11 December 2023
Editorial Board Members from Nanomaterials Featured in the 2023 Highly Cited Researchers List Published by Clarivate


Recently, ClarivateTM revealed its 2023 list of Highly Cited ResearchersTM—individuals at universities, research institutes, and commercial organizations.

The scientists who were selected for this year’s list of Highly Cited Researchers published highly cited papers in the 11-year period from January 2012 to December 2022, with citation frequency in the top 1% of academic subjects and the same year of publication in the Web of ScienceTM database. This year, 7125 Highly Cited Researcher 2023 designations were issued to 6849 individuals, representing just 1 in 1000 researchers worldwide. This means that these researchers have demonstrated an incredible level of significant and broad influence in their chosen field or fields over the last decade. The list is truly global, spanning 67 countries or regions and spread across a diverse range of research sciences and social sciences.

According to our statistics, 45 members of the Editorial Board of Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991) were selected for the list of Highly Cited Researchers by ClarivateTM in 2023. They are being recognized for their high-quality scientific research achievements and outstanding contributions to their professional fields. The Nanomaterials Editorial Office sincerely congratulates all elected Editorial Board Members and hopes that they continue to have an academically productive relationship with the journal.

Researcher

Category

Affiliation

Pan, Anlian

Cross-Field

Hunan University, China

Anasori, Babak

Materials Science

Purdue University, United States

Fang, Baizeng

Cross-Field

University of British Columbia, Canada

Xing, Baoshan

Environment and Ecology

University of Massachusetts Amherst, United States

Dong, Chung-Li

Cross-Field

Tamkang University, Taiwan

Kuang, Dai-Bin

Cross-Field

Sun Yat Sen University, China

Jelezko, Fedor

Physics

Ulm University, Germany

Ji, Guangbin

Materials Science

Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, China

Cao, Guozhong

Cross-Field

University of Washington Seattle, United States

Li, Hai

Cross-Field

Nanjing Tech University, China

Liu, Hong

Cross-Field

Shandong University, China

Kim, Jeonghun

Cross-Field

Yonsei University, South Korea

He, Jiaqing

Cross-Field

Southern University of Science & Technology, China

Yu, Le

Materials Science

Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China

Feng, Liangzhu

Cross-Field

Soochow University, China

Wang, Lianzhou

Materials Science

University of Queensland, Australia

Pan, Likun

Engineering

East China Normal University, China

Gu, Meng

Cross-Field

Southern University of Science & Technology, China

Crommie, Michael F.

Cross-Field

University of California System, United States

Saliba, Michael

Environment and Ecology

University of Stuttgart, Germany

Chen, Shuangming

Chemistry

Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Zhai, Tianyou

Cross-Field

Huazhong University of Science & Technology, China

Zhang, Tierui

Chemistry

Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Xing, Wei

Cross-Field

Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Hu, Weida

Cross-Field

Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Zheng, Weitao

Cross-Field

Jilin University, China

Hu, Wenbin

Materials Science

Tianjin University, China

Mai, Wenjie

Cross-Field

Jinan University, China

Ji, Xiaoyuan

Cross-Field

Tianjin University, China

Shi, Yi

Cross-Field

Nanjing University, China

Xu, Yi-Jun

Chemistry

Fuzhou University, China

Zhu, Yongfa

Chemistry

Tsinghua University, China

Du, Yonghua

Chemistry

Brookhaven National Laboratory, United States

Gong, Yongji

Materials Science

Beihang University, China

Xia, Yongyao

Cross-Field

Fudan University, China

Lai, Yuekun

Materials Science

Fuzhou University, China

Sun, Zaicheng

Cross-Field

Beijing University of Technology, China

Gu, Zhanjun

Cross-Field

Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Fan, Zhanxi

Cross-Field

City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Kang, Zhenhui

Cross-Field

Soochow University, China

Wei, Zhixiang

Materials Science

National Center for Nanoscience & Technology - China, China

Jin, Zhong

Cross-Field

Nanjing University, China

Wu, Zhong-Shuai

Materials Science

Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Shao, Zongping

Materials Science

Curtin University, Australia

Liu, Jun

Cross-Field

South China University of Technology, China

6 December 2023
Join Us at "MDPI Open Access—An Author Training Program", 11 December 2023, Madrid, Spain


MDPI, in collaboration with the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain, is organizing an author training session aiming to provide valuable insights into MDPI and a profound understanding of open access publishing. MDPI has invited academic editors from the journal Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991) to empower authors with the knowledge to explore ongoing Special Issues and Topics, and discover tailored opportunities for various author groups. 

Date: 11 December 2023
Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Venue: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Facultad de Ciencias, Sala de Conferencias Modulo 0
Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZDWYZCS

Schedule:

Time Program and Content Speaker
11:00 a.m.–11:25 a.m. Introduction to MDPI Dr. Paulina Maziarz
11:25 a.m.–11:50 a.m. Empowering Authors: Training Modules Dr. Gabriel Martínez Edo
11:50 a.m.–12:20 p.m. Discussion After Presentation  

MDPI Speakers

Speaker Biography

Dr. Paulina Maziarz
Dr. Paulina Maziarz holds a bachelor’s degree (2014) and a master’s degree in environmental engineering (2015) from the AGH University of Science and Technology (Krakow, Poland). She completed her Ph.D. (2020) in natural sciences at the same institution focusing on the synthesis and application of clay mineral-magnetic nanoparticle compo-sites in heavy metal removal from aqueous solutions. She joined MDPI in March 2021 as an Assistant Editor for the journal Nanomaterials and became Section Managing Editor in the following months. In December 2022, she was appointed as the Journal Relations Specialist of the journal Nanomaterials.
 
Dr. Gabriel Martínez Edo
Dr. Gabriel Martínez Edo holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry (2013) and a master’s degree in pharmaceutical chemistry (2015) from the IQS school of Engineering, Universitat Ramon Llull (Barcelona, Spain). He completed his Ph.D. (2020) in chemistry and chemical engineering at the same institution focusing on the use of nano-materials as drug delivery systems. He joined MDPI in June 2020 as an Assistant Editor and Section Managing Editor for the journal Nanomaterials. In 2021, he was appointed as the Managing Editor of the journal Nanomanufacturing, a position he held until his recent appointment as Journal Relations Specialist.

6 December 2023
Nanomaterials | Highly Cited Special Issues on Bionanotechnology and Nanomedicine in 2022


We are pleased to invite you to read the highly cited Special Issues in 2022 in Nanomaterials (ISSN:2079-4991) on bionanotechnology and nanomedicine. We hope this announcement will provide useful information for this field.

Biological and Toxicological Studies of Nanoparticles
Edited by Olivier Joubert
Viewed by 38,700+ | Cited by 190+

Nanotechnology-Based Diagnostics
Edited by Parasuraman Padmanabhan, Balázs Gulyás and Domokos Mathe
Viewed by 31,900+ | Cited by 130+

Antibacterial Applications of Nanomaterials
Edited by Krasimir Vasilev 
Viewed by 24,400+ | Cited by 100+

Cancer Treatment via Nanotherapy
Edited by Lisheng Wang
Viewed by 22,800+ | Cited by 90+

Nanomaterials in Dentistry
Edited by Sanjukta Deb and Sherif Elsharkawy
Viewed by 28,500+ | Cited by 90+

Synthesis, Characterization and Biomedical Applications of Nanomaterials
Edited by Paulo Cesar De Morais
Viewed by 17,900+ | Cited by 120+

You are welcome to view all the Special Issues and to submit relevant papers to the journal Nanomaterials. If you have any questions, you can contact the Editorial Office via [email protected].

Nanomaterials Editorial Office

30 November 2023
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #6 - MDPI Spain Summit and ResearchGate

Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.

In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.


Opening Thoughts

MDPI Spain Summit


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) gives the opening speech at the MDPI Spain Summit.

On Friday 10 November 2023 I was in Barcelona, Spain, to deliver the opening presentation and participate in a panel at MDPI’s Spain Summit, a two-day event, inspired by our salon events in China.

With 16 Editors-in-Chief (EiCs) and 20 Editorial Board Members (EBMs) in attendance, the event, organized by our conference team and Barcelona office, featured presentations on open access (OA), MDPI, and publishing market trends in Spain.

The event provided a great opportunity to engage with stakeholders from various MDPI journals, including Nutrients, Vaccines, Buildings, IJMS, and others. We were able to gather feedback and have open conversations around manuscript quality, the peer-review process, and journal development, as well as accreditation agencies.

The main objective of this Summit was to bring together Editors representing MDPI journals across various disciplines within Spanish universities and research centers, primarily from the Barcelona area. The aim was to facilitate an open and fruitful discussion regarding the development of their journals, the future of OA in Spain, and to provide meaningful interactions and networking opportunities.

Connecting with Editorial Board Members


Stefan Tochev in conversation with Summit participants: "Our EBMs are passionate about the journals they serve."

Interacting with our EBMs in person provides a valuable opportunity to show how important it is to us to connect with them, hear their perspectives on their journals and learn more about their own experience collaborating with MDPI.

From my conversations, it was clear that our EBMs are passionate about the journals they serve. I know the advice they provide may sometimes involve just small tweaks, but these can lead to important improvements. As the saying goes, small hinges swing open big doors.

As at November 2023, MDPI has over 6,300 EBMs affiliated with Spanish institutions, with more than 30 of them serving as EiCs or section EiCs. Furthermore, over 68,000 Spanish scholars have contributed as reviewers in MDPI journals.

Open Access in Spain

In 2023, Spain implemented legislation mandating immediate OA for all publicly funded research, aligning with the EU’s Plan S initiative to expedite the transition to OA. The Spanish government also approved a four-year, €23.8 million annual budget for the first national OA strategy, aiming to make publicly funded research freely accessible upon publication. This strategy aims to strengthen the quality and transparency of research in Spain, and to help promote movement towards a digital, low-carbon economy.

For further details of Spain's OA policy and the history of government mandates, click here.

Spain has already seen a notable decline in subscription-only articles, decreasing by 62% over a 10-year period, while gold OA increased by 42%. Green OA slightly decreased, suggesting a shift towards publishing in gold OA journals rather than traditional subscription-based ones. Here are some statistics from Scopus. 

A big thank-you to the various MDPI teams, including our conference team and the Barcelona office, for organizing this very successful event!


MDPI colleagues from various offices gathered to host and support the first MDPI Spain Summit, in Barcelona, Spain.

I think this type of gathering has the potential to become an annual event in various locations. For example, Manchester could be an option, as we have over 30 EiCs and over 3,000 EBMs in the UK, a top market for MDPI that publishes high-quality research.

Impactful Research

769 Editorial Board Members of MDPI Journals Recognized as Highly Cited Researchers in 2023

Congratulations to our 769 Editorial Board Members from 40 countries/territories who have been awarded Highly Cited Researcher status for 2023 by Clarivate. This recognition is based on their outstanding scientific research contributions and significant influence in various fields, as evidenced by Web of Science data.

Click here to view the full list of 769 Editorial Board Members.

Clarivate's Highly Cited ResearchersTM list identifies individuals with exceptional impact in scientific and social science domains over the past decade. Their papers rank in the top 1% of citations in 21 fields analysed in ‘Essential Science Indicators,’ showcasing their substantial influence.

This year, 7,125 Highly Cited Researcher 2023 designations were issued to 6,849 individuals from 67 countries, representing just 1 in 1,000 researchers worldwide.

These researchers demonstrate exceptional influence, representing a small fraction of contributors pushing the boundaries of knowledge, contributing to global well-being, sustainability, and security.

Congratulations to these scholars for their remarkable achievement: we are honoured to have them on board with our journals!

Inside MDPI

Corporate Marketing and Communications Strategy Session


Members of MDPI’s Corporate Marketing & Communications team.

For the past few years, I have led the Corporate Marketing & Communications department in our annual strategy session.

This typically involves 2–3 days of focused sessions covering key topics including budgeting, hiring targets, campaign reviews, and planning for the upcoming year, department strategy, and structure.

We are constantly exploring ways to optimize the Corporate Marketing & Communications department to support MDPI’s primary objectives and better convey the MDPI story while serving the scholarly community.

The strategy session also serves as a team-building activity, during which the team voted on bowling!

Strategy Session

In this strategy session, we looked at how to align our teams in order to better streamline our content with our campaigns, build a dedicated marketing team to strategically support our core MDPI products, expand our communications teams and functionalities to focus on company-critical campaigns and press releases, align our new brand design system with our marketing initiatives, set up a community and engagement team to support various teams with their outreach and communication efforts, and increase our use of data in the evaluation of campaign performance.

To grow in these areas, we will be hiring for various positions, including those of Public Relations Manager, Communications Manager, Internal Communications Manager, Campaign Manager, Marketing Associate, and Editorial Engagement Manager.

I am grateful for the way our Corporate Marketing & Communications department has grown and gelled over the years, and I look forward to supporting the department teams and their ideas for the future.

Coming Together for Science

ResearchGate and MDPI Partner to Boost the Visibility of Open Access Content through Journal Home


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) and Sören Hofmayer (Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, ResearchGate) meet in Berlin, Germany to take their ongoing discussion further.

When I assumed the role of CEO at MDPI, my primary focus was to initiate the building of essential partnerships and collaborations within our industry. After all, I am a firm believer in achieving our goals by helping others achieve theirs and focusing on co-opetition wherever there is an opportunity. I first touched on the notion of co-opetition in MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #3, particularly when discussing collaborations with Elsevier.

In light of this, Sören Hofmayer (Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at ResearchGate) and I connected recently to continue a discussion that had been ongoing for months. I was quickly brought up to speed and felt there was an opportunity for MDPI journals to pilot the Journal Home service that ResearchGate had launched. This would provide a new way for MDPI to engage with authors and readers and amplify the visibility of our journals.

While I receive many offers and opportunities for discussions with vendors, I am a firm believer that timing is everything, and in this case, the time for us is now. Sören and I met in person during my recent visit to Berlin and decided to proceed with piloting ten MDPI journals with the Journal Home service.

The press release below provides further details.

Press Release: Berlin (Germany) and Basel (Switzerland), 15 November 2023

ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and MDPI, the largest open access publisher in the world and a pioneer in open access publishing, today announced a partnership that will see ten of MDPI’s open access journals benefit from an enhanced presence on ResearchGate through its innovative Journal Home offering.  

This new partnership will expand the reach and visibility of MDPI’s participating flagship journals with ResearchGate’s highly relevant community of more than 25 million researchers globally.

Around 210,000 version-of-record articles from these 10 titles will be readily available on ResearchGate, including the full archive material and all new articles as they are published. These journals also benefit from enhanced brand visibility, with dedicated journal profiles, prominent representation on all associated article pages and all relevant touchpoints across the ResearchGate network – keeping the journals top-of-mind with their reader and author audiences. All articles covered by the new partnership will automatically be added to the authors’ publication records in ResearchGate. This not only reduces MDPI authors’ needs for direct management but also offers them valuable insights into the impact of their work, including data about readership and citations.

Closing Thoughts

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) listening to music as he writes at a coffee shop in Basel, Switzerland.

November is dedicated to raising awareness of various men’s health issues. I have been fortunate to have positive male role models in my life, and I strive to share my experiences with others.

I used to take part in Movember, growing my moustache throughout November to raise awareness and funds and to help “change the face of men’s health.” With male family and friends impacted by physical and mental health issues, I have recently become more interested in men’s overall well-being.

Men often face stigma involving the perceived need always to be strong and have things figured out. Recently, I’ve had meaningful conversations with male friends and colleagues about issues we rarely discuss, and it was a positive experience.

Various factors impact men’s health and well-being, all too easily leading to risky health behaviours including a lack of health awareness, poor health education, and negative, culturally induced, behaviour patterns in our work and personal lives. I hope we can break down these barriers in our work environment.

Healthy men help build healthy families and a healthy society

Men are less likely than women to seek help with their physical and mental health struggles. This is a reminder to prioritize your overall well-being. I hope that as men, we will continue to open up to one another, becoming vulnerable in order to share what we are going through. By sharing and by supporting each other, we can learn and grow together. You are not alone, and when you fall, you can still get up and stand tall.

From one broski to another, you are loved and appreciated. I hope this mindset carries into December and beyond.

Mindfulness

Our content team recently released a handful of articles on mindfulness, a practice that I believe provides a good opportunity for stress release and self-reflection:

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

28 November 2023
Nanomaterials | Five Papers Marked as “Highly Cited Papers” in the Web of Science in 2021


We are honored to congratulate the authors of the papers listed below, marked as “Highly Cited Papers” according to Web of Science data. You can access the relevant papers through the links provided below and forward this news to your colleagues.

1. “Recent Advances of Photocatalytic Application in Water Treatment: A Review”
by Guangmin Ren, Hongtao Han, Yixuan Wang, Sitong Liu, Jianyong Zhao, Xiangchao Meng and Zizhen Li
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(7), 1804; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11071804
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/7/1804

2. “Recent Advances in Synthesis and Applications of MFe2O4 (M = Co, Cu, Mn, Ni, Zn) Nanoparticles”
by Thomas Dippong, Erika Andrea Levei and Oana Cadar
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(6), 1560; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11061560
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/6/1560

3. “Charge Transfer and Biocompatibility Aspects in Conducting Polymer-Based Enzymatic Biosensors and Biofuel Cells”
by Simonas Ramanavicius and Arunas Ramanavicius
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(2), 371; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11020371
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/2/371

4. “Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human Health”
by Maxine Swee-Li Yee, Ling-Wei Hii, Chin King Looi, Wei-Meng Lim, Shew-Fung Wong, Yih-Yih Kok, Boon-Keat Tan, Chiew-Yen Wong and Chee-Onn Leong
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(2), 496; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11020496
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/2/496

5. “Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) Using Arthrospira platensis (Class: Cyanophyceae) and Evaluation of their Biomedical Activities”
by Ehab F. El-Belely, Mohamed M. S. Farag, Hanan A. Said, Abeer S. Amin, Ehab Azab, Adil A. Gobouri and Amr Fouda
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(1), 95; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11010095
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/1/95

You are welcome to view all of the most cited & viewed papers and submit relevant papers to the journal Nanomaterials. If you have any questions, please contact the Nanomaterials Editorial Office.

Nanomaterials Editorial Office

21 November 2023
769 Editorial Board Members of MDPI Journals Achieve Highly Cited Researcher Recognition in 2023


We extend our sincere congratulations to the 769 Editorial Board Members of our journals – from 40 different countries/territories – who have been recognized as Highly Cited Researchers for the year 2023 by Clarivate. They are being recognized for their high-quality scientific research achievements and outstanding contributions to their professional fields, as indicated by Web of Science data.

Clarivate's annual list of Highly Cited ResearchersTM identifies the most highly cited scientists for the past decade who stand out for their significant and broad influence in various scientific and social science domains. Their impactful papers are among the top 1 per cent in the citation distribution of one or more of 21 fields analyzed in the "Essential Science Indicators", distinguishing them as hugely influential among their peers.

This year, 7,125 Highly Cited Researcher 2023 designations were issued to 6,849 individuals from 67 countries, representing just 1 in 1,000 researchers worldwide.

This means that these researchers have demonstrated an incredible level of significant and broad influence in their chosen field or fields over the last decade. They represent a small fraction of the researcher population whose contributions disproportionately push the boundaries of knowledge, enhancing global well-being, sustainability, and security.

Congratulations to the scholars for their noteworthy achievement – we are honored to have them on board with our journals!


Abate, Antonio
Aguilera, Ruth V.
Ahmed, Warish
Ahn, Myung-Ju
An, Qiaoshi
Anasori, Babak
Andersson, Dan I.
Angeletti, Silvia
Annabi, Nasim
Antinori, Spinello
Ariga, Katsuhiko
Asa, Sylvia L.
Astruc, Didier
Atala, Anthony
Atanasov, Atanas G.
Balsamo, Gianpaolo
Bandodkar, Amay J.
Banks, William A.
Bao, Yan-Ping
Barba, Francisco J.
Barnes, Peter J.
Barnholtz-Sloan, Jill S.
Barrow, Colin J.
Bashir, Ali Kashif
Basit, Abdul W.
Bassetti, Matteo
Batley, Jacqueline
Battino, Maurizio
Behnood, Ali
Benediktsson, Jon Atli
Biondi, Antonio
Bjarnsholt, Thomas
Blaschke, Thomas
Blay, Jean-Yves
Blumwald, Eduardo
Blunt, John W.
Boczkaj, Grzegorz
Bogers, Marcel
Bonomo, Robert A.
Boyd, Robert W.
Boyer, Cyrille
Braeckmans, Kevin
Bragazzi, Nicola Luigi
Bu, Wenbo
Bursać Kovačević, Danijela
Bush, Ashley I.
Byrd, John C.
Cabeza, Luisa F.
Cai, Xingjuan
Cambria, Erik
Cao, Guozhong
Cao, Xingzhong
Capasso, Raffaele
Carvalho, Andre F.
Casper, Jonathan
Castellanos-Gomez, Andres
Cavalli, Giacomo
Chai, Siang-Piao
Chan, Jasper Fuk-Woo
Chan, Timothy A.
Chang, Chih-Hao
Chang, Guoqing
Chao, Dongliang
Chen, Bo
Chen, Chaoji
Chen, Fahu
Chen, Gang
Chen, Jianmin
Chen, Jun
Chen, Jun
Chen, Jun
Chen, Lidong
Chen, Lingxin
Chen, Min
Chen, Mou
Chen, Peng
Chen, Qian
Chen, Qianwang
Chen, Shaowei
Chen, Shuangming
Chen, Wei
Chen, Xiaobo
Chen, Yimin
Chen, Yu
Chen, Yulin
Chen, Zhong
Chen, Zonghai
Cheng, Gong
Cheng, Huanyu
Cheng, Laifei
Cheng, Qiang
Chew, Kit Wayne
Chiclana, Francisco
Choi, Wonyong
Choi, Young Hae
Chowdhary, Anuradha
Cichocki, Andrzej
Clevers, Hans
Coops, Nicholas C.
Cortes, Javier
Cortes, Jorge
Costanza, Robert
Creutzig, Felix
Crommie, Michael F.
Cuadrado, Antonio
Cui, Haiying
Cui, Yi
Curigliano, Giuseppe
Dai, Sheng
Dai, Shifeng
Daiber, Andreas
Davies, Michael J.
Davis, Thomas P.
Dawson, Ted M.
de la Fuente-Nunez, Cesar
Delord, Jean-Pierre
Demaria, Marco
Deng, Xiangzheng
Desneux, Nicolas
Dikic, Ivan
Dimopoulos, Meletios-Athanasios
Ding, Aijun
Ding, Jianxun
Dokmeci, Mehmet Remzi
Dolgui, Alexandre
Dong, Chung-Li
Dou, Shi Xue
Dragicevic, Tomislav
Du, Bo
Du, Qian
Du, Yonghua
Duan, Xidong
Dufresne, Alain
Dummer, Reinhard
Edwards, David
Elaissari, Abdelhamid
ElMasry, Gamal
Enjuanes, Luis
Fabbro, Doriano
Facchetti, Antonio
Fan, Junliang
Fan, Kelong
Fan, Xiulin
Fan, Zhanxi
Fang, Baizeng
Fang, Chuanglin
Fang, Yongjin
Fasano, Alessio
Feng, Liangzhu
Feng, Xuning
Fensholt, Rasmus
Ferdinandy, Péter
Fernandez-Lafuente, Roberto
Filippi, Massimo
Flavian, Carlos
Fortino, Giancarlo
Fowler, Michael
Franceschi, Claudio
Frattini, Federico
Friston, Karl J.
Fu, Gengtao
Gai, Francesco
Gaisford, Simon
Galanakis, Charis M.
Galluzzi, Lorenzo
Galvano, Fabio
Gan, Ren-You
Gao, Feng
Gao, Huijun
Gao, Huile
Gao, Peng
Gao, Wei
Garbe, Claus
Garg, Abhishek D.
Gasbarrini, Antonio
Gastaldelli, Amalia
Gautier, Emmanuel L.
Genevet, Patrice
Geng, Yong
Gerdts, Gunnar
Geschwind, Daniel H.
Ghaffari, Roozbeh
Ghamisi, Pedram
Giacobbe, Daniele Roberto
Giampieri, Francesca
Gillies, Robert J.
Godos, Justyna
Gogotsi, Yury
Golding, Nick
Gong, Jinlong
Gong, Peng
Gong, Yongji
Govindan, Kannan
Gozal, David
Grancini, Giulia
Grant, William B.
Graus, Francesc
Green, Douglas R.
Grosso, Giuseppe
Gu, Meng
Gu, Zhanjun
Guan, Cao
Gueimonde, Miguel
Gui, Guan
Guigo, Roderic
Guo, Hengyu
Guo, Jianping
Guo, Lin
Guo, Song
Guo, Yan
Guo, Zaiping
Gupta, Rangan
Gutzmer, Ralf
Haase, Dagmar
Hagger, Martin S.
Hall, C. Michael
Han, Fudong
Han, Heesup
Hanes, Justin
Hartung, Hans-Peter
He, Bao-Jie  
He, Debiao
He, Hongwen
He, Jiaqing
He, Jie
He, Jr-Hau
He, Qiong
He, Xiangming
He, Xijun
He, Zhili
Heneka, Michael T.
Herrera, Francisco
Herrera-Estrella, Luis
Herrera-Viedma, Enrique
Hetz, Claudio
Holick, Michael F.
Hong, Danfeng
Hong, Xuechuan
Hsueh, Po-Ren
Hu, Bin
Hu, Enyuan
Hu, Jin-Song
Hu, Weida
Hu, Wenbin
Hu, Xiaosong
Huang, Baibiao
Huang, Hongwei
Huang, Jianliang
Huang, Jianping
Huang, Peng
Huang, Xin
Hubacek, Klaus
Hussain, Saddam
Italiano, Antoine
Iwata, Hiroji
Jaeschke, Hartmut
Jain, Atul

Jaiswal, Amit K.
Jankovic, Joseph
Janssens, Ivan A.
Jelezko, Fedor
Jeon, Byong-Hun
Ji, Guangbin
Ji, Qiang
Ji, Wei
Ji, Xiaobo
Ji, Xiaoyuan
Jiang, Bin
Jiang, Hong
Jiang, Junjun
Jiang, Lianzhou
Jiang, Qing
Jiang, Shibo
Jiang, Yuyan
Jiang, Zhongyi
Jiao, Licheng
Jin, Shi
Jin, Zhong
Kalantar-zadeh, Kourosh
Kamal, Mohammad Amjad
Kaner, Richard B.
Kaneti, Yusuf Valentino
Kang, Zhenhui
Karagiannidis, George K.
Karniadakis, George Em
Karp, Peter D.
Kataoka, Kazunori
Katritch, Vsevolod
Kawi, Sibudjing
Kepp, Oliver
Khademhosseini, Ali
Khan, Nafees A.
Kiessling, Fabian
Kildishev, Alexander V.
Kim, Haegyeom
Kim, Jeonghun
Kim, Jin-Hoi
Kim, Jong Seung
Kim, Ki-Hyun
Kirkwood, John M.
Kivshar, Yuri
Klenk, Hans-Peter
Ko, Wen-Chien
Kong, Baohua
Kontoyiannis, Dimitrios P.
Koonin, Eugene V.
Kroemer, Guido
Kuang, Dai-Bin
Kudo, Masatoshi
Kuhn, Jens H.
Kumar, Prashant
Kumar, Sudhir
Kurths, Juergen
Kurzrock, Razelle
Kuzyakov, Yakov
Kyrpides, Nikos C.
La Vecchia, Carlo
Lai, Yuekun
Lan, Ke
Lancellotti, Patrizio
Landi, Francesco
Lavie, Carl J.
Laxminarayan, Ramanan
Lee, Chengkuo
Lee, Jechan
Lee, Jin-Wook
Lee, Pooi See
Lee, Sang Soo
Lehmann, Johannes
Lei, Yaguo
Li, Bin
Li, Chunzhong
Li, Dongsheng
Li, Feng
Li, Hai
Li, Heng
Li, Hongyi
Li, Hui
Li, Jinghong
Li, Jun
Li, Li
Li, Linlin
Li, Neng
Li, Ning
Li, Shuai
Li, Shutao
Li, Wei
Li, Wentao
Li, Xiang
Li, Xuecao
Li, Xuelong
Li, Yat
Li, Yurui
Li, Zhijun
Liang, Chao
Liang, Shuquan
Liaw, Peter K.
Lin, Jun
Lin, Yuehe
Lippi, Giuseppe
Lister, Ryan
Liu, Chengmei
Liu, Gang
Liu, Hong
Liu, Hui
Liu, Jian
Liu, Jinyan
Liu, Jun
Liu, Meilin
Liu, Pan
Liu, Wei
Liu, Xianhu
Liu, Xiaoping
Liu, Xuejun
Liu, Yang
Liu, Yu
Liu, Yuan
Lonardo, Amedeo
Long, Hualou
Long, Ying
Lu, Bingan
Lu, Junling
Lu, Lu
Lu, Nanshu
Lu, Rongxing
Lucey, Brian
Lucieer, Arko
Lugato, Emanuele
Lund, Henrik
Luo, Yangchao
Luo, Yi
Luo, Zisheng
Lv, Wei
Lyons, Timothy W.
Ma, Haile
Ma, Jianmin
Ma, Jun
Ma, Tianyi
Ma, Wei
Ma, Yanming
Madabhushi, Anant
Mahmoudi, Morteza
Mai, Liqiang
Mai, Wenjie
Makridakis, Spyros
Mandala, Mario
Mantovani, Alberto
Mao, Jianfeng
Mao, Like
Mardani, Abbas
Mathivanan, Suresh
Matyjaszewski, Krzysztof
McCabe, Matthew F.
McCauley, Darren
McClements, David Julian
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Melenhorst, Jan Joseph
Melero, Ignacio
Meyerholz, David K.
Mierlo, Joeri Van
Miroshnichenko, Andrey E.
Mittler, Ron
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Mubarak, Mohammad S.
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Mumtaz, Shahid
Munekata, Paulo Eduardo Sichetti
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Nauen, Ralf
Newman, David J.
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Nidheesh, P. V.
Niu, Ben
Nussinov, Ruth
O'Connor, David
Odintsov, Sergei D.
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Orsini, Nicola
Ostrikov, Kostya (Ken)
Oswald, Isabelle P.
Oudard, Stephane
Ouyang, Minggao
Ozcan, Aydogan
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Pandolfi, Pier Paolo
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Perlin, David S.
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Petruzzelli, Antonio Messeni
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Pöhlmann, Stefan
Polasky, Stephen
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Potenza, Marc N.
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Ramakrishna, Seeram
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Ren, Jinsong
Rengel, Zed
Rho, Junsuk
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Ribeiro-Soriano, Domingo
Richardson, Paul G.
Robert, Caroline
Rocca, Maria A.
Rodriguez-Manas, Leocadio
Rojas, Orlando J.
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Roubaud, David
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Zuo, Chao

20 November 2023
Nanomaterials | Ten Articles Marked as “Highly Cited Papers” in the Web of Science in 2022


We are honored to congratulate the authors of the papers listed below, marked as “Highly Cited Papers” according to Web of Science data. You can access the relevant papers through the links provided below and forward this news to your colleagues.

1. “Two-Dimensional Core-Shell Structure of Cobalt-Doped@MnO2 Nanosheets Grown on Nickel Foam as a Binder-Free Battery-Type Electrode for Supercapacitor Application”
by Md Moniruzzaman, Yedluri Anil Kumar, Mohan Reddy Pallavolu, Hammad Mueen Arbi, Salem Alzahmi and Ihab M. Obaidat
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(18), 3187; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12183187
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/18/3187

2. “Computational Framework of Magnetized MgO–Ni/Water-Based Stagnation Nanoflow Past an Elastic Stretching Surface: Application in Solar Energy Coatings”
by Muhammad Mubashir Bhatti, Osman Anwar Bég and Sara I. Abdelsalam
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(7), 1049; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12071049
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/7/1049

3. “Electrospun Nanofiber Membranes for Air Filtration: A Review”
by Yangjian Zhou, Yanan Liu, Mingxin Zhang, Zhangbin Feng, Deng-Guang Yu and Ke Wang
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(7), 1077; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12071077
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/7/1077

4. “The Combination of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials with Metal Oxide Nanoparticles for Gas Sensors: A Review”
by Tao Li, Wen Yin, Shouwu Gao, Yaning Sun, Peilong Xu, Shaohua Wu, Hao Kong, Guozheng Yang and Gang Wei
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(6), 982; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12060982
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/6/982

5. “State-of-the-Art Review of Electrospun Gelatin-Based Nanofiber Dressings for Wound Healing Applications”
by Tao Li, Mingchao Sun and Shaohua Wu
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(5), 784; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12050784
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/5/784

6. “Review on Nanoparticles and Nanostructured Materials: Bioimaging, Biosensing, Drug Delivery, Tissue Engineering, Antimicrobial, and Agro-Food Applications”
by Vancha Harish, Devesh Tewari, Manish Gaur, Awadh Bihari Yadav, Shiv Swaroop, Mikhael Bechelany and Ahmed Barhoum
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 457; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030457
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/457

7. “The Investigation of the Effect of Filler Sizes in 3D-BN Skeletons on Thermal Conductivity of Epoxy-Based Composites”
by Zhengdong Wang, Tong Zhang, Jinkai Wang, Ganqiu Yang, Mengli Li and Guanglei Wu
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 446; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030446
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/446

8. “A Comprehensive Review of Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4)–Metal Oxide-Based Nanocomposites: Potential for Photocatalysis and Sensing”
by Amirhossein Alaghmandfard and Khashayar Ghandi
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(2), 294; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12020294
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/2/294

9. “Review on Natural, Incidental, Bioinspired, and Engineered Nanomaterials: History, Definitions, Classifications, Synthesis, Properties, Market, Toxicities, Risks, and Regulations”
by Ahmed Barhoum, María Luisa García-Betancourt, Jaison Jeevanandam, Eman A. Hussien, Sara A. Mekkawy, Menna Mostafa, Mohamed M. Omran, Mohga S. Abdalla and Mikhael Bechelany
anomaterials 2022, 12(2), 177; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12020177
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/2/177

10. “Applications of Chitosan-Alginate-Based Nanoparticles—An Up-to-Date Review”
by Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu and Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(2), 186; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12020186
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/2/186

You are welcome to view all of the most cited & viewed papers and submit relevant papers to the journal Nanomaterials. If you have any questions, please contact the Nanomaterials Editorial Office via [email protected].

Nanomaterials Editorial Office

3 November 2023
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2021–2022 in the Section “Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks”


The “Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks” Section of Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991) provides multidisciplinary research at the frontier between nanomaterials and inorganic chemistry, including metal–organic frameworks. Due to this being an open access journal, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all of the articles. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2021 and 2022 below:

1. “Recent Developments in Lanthanide-Doped Alkaline Earth Aluminate Phosphors with Enhanced and Long-Persistent Luminescence”
by Doory Kim
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(3), 723; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11030723  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/3/723
Cited by 27 | Viewed by 3759

2. “Silver Nanoparticle-Based Sensor for the Selective Detection of Nickel Ions”
by Andrea Rossi, Marco Zannotti, Massimiliano Cuccioloni, Marco Minicucci, Laura Petetta, Mauro Angeletti and Rita Giovannetti
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(7), 1733; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11071733  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/7/1733
Cited by 22 | Viewed by 3086

3. “Towards Higher Electric Conductivity and Wider Phase Stability Range via Nanostructured Glass-Ceramics Processing
by Tomasz K. Pietrzak, Marek Wasiucionek and Jerzy E. Garbarczyk
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(5), 1321; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11051321  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/5/1321
Cited by 22 | Viewed by 2552

4. “Biosensing Using SERS Active Gold Nanostructures”
by Gour Mohan Das, Stefano Managò, Maria Mangini and Anna Chiara De Luca
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(10), 2679; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11102679  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/10/2679
Cited by 21 | Viewed by 3537

5. “Cellulose Nanofiber Composite with Bimetallic Zeolite Imidazole Framework for Electrochemical Supercapacitors”
by Hemraj M. Yada, Jong Deok Park, Hyeong Cheol Kang, Jeonghun Kim and Jae-Joon Lee
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(2), 395; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11020395  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/2/395
Cited by 20 | Viewed by 2934

6. “Iron Oxide Nanoparticle-Based Hyperthermia as a Treatment Option in Various Gastrointestinal Malignancies”
by Julian Palzer, Lea Eckstein, Ioana Slabu, Oliver Reisen, Ulf P. Neumann and Anjali A. Roeth
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(11), 3013; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11113013  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/11/3013
Cited by 20 | Viewed by 2587

7. “Facile Assembly of InVO4/TiO2 Heterojunction for Enhanced Photo-Oxidation of Benzyl Alcohol”
by Xinyu Zhang, Quanquan Shi, Xin Liu, Jingmei Li, Hui Xu, Hongjing Ding and Gao Li
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(9), 1544; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12091544  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/9/1544
Cited by 10 | Viewed by 1604

8. “Influence of Synthesis Conditions on Gadolinium-Substituted Tricalcium Phosphate Ceramics and Its Physicochemical, Biological, and Antibacterial Properties”
by Inna V. Fadeeva, Dina V. Deyneko, Katia Barbaro, Galina A. Davydova, Margarita A. Sadovnikova, Fadis F. Murzakhanov, Alexander S. Fomin, Viktoriya G. Yankova, Iulian V. Antoniac, Sergey M. Barinov et al.
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(5), 852; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12050852
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/5/852
Cited by 10 | Viewed by 2432

9. “Machine Learning-Assisted Computational Screening of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Atmospheric Water Harvesting”
by Lifeng Li, Zenan Shi, Hong Liang, Jie Liu and Zhiwei Qiao
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(1), 159; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12010159
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/1/159
Cited by 7 | Viewed by 2313

10. “Fe3O4-PEI Nanocomposites for Magnetic Harvesting of Chlorella vulgaris, Chlorella ellipsoidea, Microcystis aeruginosa, and Auxenochlorella protothecoides
by Kristína Gerulová, Alexandra Kucmanová, Zuzana Sanny, Zuzana Garaiová, Eugen Seiler, Mária Čaplovičová, Ľubomír Čaplovič and Marián Palcut
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(11), 1786; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12111786
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/11/1786
Cited by 6 | Viewed by 1669

2 November 2023
Meet Us at the 14th CCS National Conference on Analytical Chemistry (14NCAC), 2–5 November 2023, Shenzhen, China


Conference: The 14th CCS National Conference on Analytical Chemistry (14NCAC)
Date: 2–5 November 2023
Location: Shenzhen, China

MDPI will be attending the 14th CCS National Conference on Analytical Chemistry (14NCAC) as an exhibitor; we welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

This conference is hosted by the Chinese Chemical Society, co-organized by Shenzhen University, Southern University of Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen). The conference is composed of 7 forums and 15 sessions, in which MDPI will participate in the Publishers Forum to report on the theme of "Publishing with MDPI Journals"; the site welcomes all audiences (November 4, 14:30, Sifang Building, West 101).

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

  • Biosensors;
  • Separations;
  • Molecules;
  • Nanomaterials;
  • Symmetry;
  • Metabolites;
  • Electrochem;
  • Analytica;
  • Chemistry.

If you are planning to attend this conference, please do not hesitate to contact us online. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.chemsoc.org.cn/meeting/14thCCSNCAC/.

1 November 2023
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #5 - OA Week, UK, and Strategy

Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.

In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.


Opening Thoughts

Open Access Week 2023 – the Global Drive to Open Continues

As the world's largest open-access (OA) publisher, we believe that unrestricted access to research findings is the cornerstone of transparency, efficiency, and quality control across scientific disciplines. At MDPI, we provide free, immediate access to scientific papers, empowering scientists to examine, validate, replicate, and build upon existing results. This minimizes redundancy, optimizes resources, and fosters innovative approaches.

International OA Week, held from 23 to 29 October 2023, provided a unique opportunity to link the global movement toward open sharing and open science with the progress of policy changes at the local level. Our mission, during OA Week and all the year round, is to offer educational resources highlighting the benefits of open-access publishing. The MDPI Blog is a valuable resource for information on open access and open science.

Core principles of OA publishing

Accessibility, transparency, and collaboration are core principles of OA publishing. OA aims to break down barriers that have traditionally restricted research access, ensuring that knowledge is available to all, regardless of financial situation or institutional affiliations. Our commitment to diverse pathways for OA publishing worldwide includes discounts for researchers. You can learn more about how MDPI supports scientific communities here.

One of the key strengths of OA publishing is its ability to facilitate interdisciplinary research. By removing paywalls and promoting knowledge-sharing across disciplines, OA encourages collaboration and innovation. Researchers from various fields can access and build upon each others’ work, fostering a holistic approach to addressing complex global challenges.

OA holds the potential to democratize knowledge, advance science, and drive positive societal change.

Policy driving change

Governments, institutions, and funding agencies have recognized the transformative potential of OA and have implemented policies to promote it. These policies often require publicly funded research to be made openly accessible, accelerating the growth of OA repositories and journals. Check out our spotlights on OA policies in the USEU and China

OA publishing is continuously evolving, with community-driven models and technologies shaping its future. Initiatives such as “Plan S” and “cOAlition S” promote OA publishing from the perspective of national funders, requiring grantees to publish their research openly. A new policy announced by the US administration last year mandates that, with effect from January 2026, all US federally funded research should be freely and immediately available after publication.

Additionally, preprint servers such as MDPI's Preprints.org, which allow researchers to share their findings before formal peer review, have gained popularity, enhancing the speed at which new knowledge is disseminated. The rise of blockchain technology is also being explored to ensure transparency and authenticity in scholarly publishing.

For more than two decades, OA publishing has been revolutionizing academic publishing by promoting accessibility, transparency, and collaboration. Its support for interdisciplinary research, evolving policies, and innovative practices all contribute to its growing influence in the global research community. As OA continues to expand, it holds the potential to democratize knowledge, advance science, and drive positive societal change.

MDPI is proud to lead the transition to open access.

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Impactful Research

Spotlight on Smart Cities

Smart cities will serve as a cornerstone for future human development. Their implementation will help us tackle many of the significant challenges we are facing – climate change, ageing populations, waste management, public safety, travel, and so on. Recognising the importance of this multifaceted field, MDPI launched the inaugural issue of Smart Cities in 2018 to provide an advanced forum for research into smart technology and society. Here we take a look at how this journal has developed, and its impact in this exciting field.

As at 30 October, 2023, Smart Cities has published 421 papers and has an Impact Factor of 6.4. It also has a CiteScore of 8.5, and more than one quarter of its published papers – 124 – have been cited 10 times or more.

Highly cited papers in Smart Cities

Below are several highly cited papers recently published in Smart Cities. Citation metrics are current as at 31 October 2023.

1. “Introducing the “15-Minute City”: Sustainability, Resilience and Place Identity in Future Post-Pandemic Cities
Authors: Carlos Moreno, Zaheer Allam, Didier Chabaud, Catherine Gall and Florent Pratlong
Smart Cities 2021, 4(1), 93-111; https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities4010006
Citations: Crossref (338), Scopus (366), Web of Science (270), Google Scholar (710)
The paper discusses the socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 on cities, including increasing inequalities and rising unemployment. It introduces the concept of the "15-Minute City," a form of "chrono-urbanism," as a response to the challenges posed by the pandemic.

2. “A Review on Electric Vehicles: Technologies and Challenges
Authors: Julio A. Sanguesa, Vicente Torres-Sanz, Piedad Garrido, Francisco J. Martinez and Johann M. Marquez-Barja
Smart Cities 2021, 4(1), 372-404; https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities4010022
Citations: Crossref (359), Scopus (363), Web of Science (268), Google Scholar (558)
This paper provides an overview of the progress in Electric Vehicles (EVs), focusing on battery technology, charging methods, and emerging research challenges. It also analyzes the global EV market and its future outlook.

3. “IoT in Smart Cities: A Survey of Technologies, Practices and Challenges
Authors: Abbas Shah Syed, Daniel Sierra-Sosa, Anup Kumar and Adel Elmaghraby
Smart Cities 2021, 4(2), 429-475; https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities4020024
Citations: Crossref (121), Scopus (151), Web of Science (91), Google Scholar (215)
This paper gives an overview of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the context of Smart Cities, discussing the fundamental components, technologies, architectures, networking technologies, and artificial algorithms that underpin IoT-based Smart City systems.

4. “Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Smart Grid: A Survey
Authors: Olufemi A. Omitaomu and Haoran Niu
Smart Cities 2021, 4(2), 548-568; https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities4020029
Citations: Crossref (76), Scopus (94), Web of Science (57), Google Scholar (120)
This survey paper reviews the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in the context of the smart grid. It covers various applications of AI in load forecasting, power grid stability assessment, fault detection, and security issues in the smart grid and power systems.

5. “The Metaverse as a Virtual Form of Smart Cities: Opportunities and Challenges for Environmental, Economic, and Social Sustainability in Urban Futures
Authors: Zaheer Allam, Ayyoob Sharifi, Simon Elias Bibri, David Sydney Jones and John Krogstie
Smart Cities 2022, 5(3), 771-801; https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities5030040
Citations: Crossref (72), Scopus (75), Web of Science (43), Google Scholar (176)
This paper discusses the concept of the Metaverse, a virtual world introduced by Meta (formerly Facebook), and its potential impact on urban life. It explores how emerging technologies such as AI, Big Data, IoT, and Digital Twins could reshape urban design and services in the context of the Metaverse.

Testimonial

“It was indeed a great and pleasant experience with MDPI regarding our recent publication. The submission process was very straightforward and less time-consuming than the norm. The review process was very fast compared to many other open access journals, which is praiseworthy. The support from the Editorial Office during the revision process was highly useful as well. We look forward to publishing with MDPI in the future, and I will most definitely recommend MDPI to my colleagues and collaborators. – Dr. Luís Rosa, University of Minho

Article in Smart Cities: Mobile Networks and Internet of Things Infrastructures to Characterize Smart Human Mobility

Inside MDPI

MDPI Manchester office, UK Visit


Allie Shi (Editorial Director, MDPI), Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Jamie Anderson (Manchester Office Manager, MDPI), Michael O’Sullivan (Senior Scientific Officer, MDPI), Hushneara Akhtar, and Becky Castellon (IOAP Team Lead, MDPI), dining out in Manchester, UK.

In October, I visited MDPI’s new office in Manchester. During the visit, I connected with our English Editing (EE) managers, Scientific Officer, members of the Editorial team, the Marketing team, and IOAP Team Lead.

Our Manchester office focuses primarily on EE services and provides local support for the UK market. Additionally, we regularly visit Editorial Board members and participate in local conferences.

I would like to thank Jamie Anderson, Manchester Office Manager, and her team, for their deep commitment to our Manchester staff and to MDPI’s impact on the UK market.

The UK by numbers

The UK is a hub for the world’s top universities, making it a key market for MDPI and the publishing world in general. It is home to two of the top-five-ranked universities globally, 11 in the top 100, and 15 in the top 200.

As a result, the UK plays a key role in MDPI’s global market. As at October 2023, it ranks as the seventh-largest contributor to the total number of papers published by MDPI. We have 3,500 Editorial Board members affiliated with UK institutions, including 34 serving as Editors-in-Chief (EiCs). Our commitment to collaboration with institutions is evident in the UK, where we have successfully established some 60 Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) agreements with esteemed institutions, such as the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, the University of Edinburgh, and more.

According to InCites Dataset + ESCI for the period 2018–2022, as at October 2023, nearly 65% of UK papers are now published as OA. Just over 10% of total OA publications are by UK authors. UK papers are known for their high quality, with an average of 11 citations per paper. Furthermore, 2.16% of UK papers are in the top 1% of cited papers, and 14.61% are in the top 10% of cited papers, showcasing their impact.

We are currently hiring EEs in various locations worldwide.

English Editing at MDPI

Our English Editing (EE) department consists of two main branches, Quality Control and Learning and Development, reflecting our priorities. We are continuously enhancing the quality of our English Editing services and have raised the relevant standards, which now extend to company-wide communications. English editors participate in international interviews, conduct English assessments, and provide colleagues with presentations on ways to improve their use of written and spoken English.

While expanding, the EE department has proactively refocused its efforts on the quality of our work and how the English Editing department can benefit the company more broadly. We currently have approximately 140 full-time English Editors based across five offices worldwide, supplemented by over 700 freelance English editors.

Our Manchester office serves as the hub for the EE Department, with EE Managers situated there, except for Kurtis Jackson, who serves as the Head of EE and is located in our Basel office. Manchester EEs play a critical role in establishing and developing EE teams in our other offices, overseeing management and recruitment. The EE department plays a vital role in MDPI’s operations, as it is the department that touches every published paper. If this work interests you, I encourage you to explore our available EE positions, whether you are seeking full-time or freelance opportunities.

Testimonials

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Coming Together for Science

STM and Frankfurt Book Fair

Attending STM

MDPI has been a proud sponsor of the STM Conference for several years. The STM Conference is a dynamic event featuring interactive sessions, expert panellists, idea-sharing, and ample networking opportunities. On 16 October, the event kicked off with arrival drinks, sponsored by MDPI, followed by a welcoming dinner, providing a great chance to connect and network with industry professionals. The following day was filled with speakers, sessions, and further opportunities to connect. STM exemplifies the collaborative spirit of the scientific community, with session topics including achieving open, visible, and impactful research at scale; maintaining research integrity in a rapidly changing world; and exploring the impact of ever-evolving technology in the scholarly community.

Meeting with Web of Science

On a personal note, one of the highlights of STM was a candid and productive conversation with Nandita Quaderi, Editor-in-Chief and SVP at Web of Science. During our discussion, we talked about MDPI, Web of Science, the IJERPH delisting, and ways of moving forward. This open conversation aimed at fostering better collaboration for the future.

“We discussed ways to improve our communication and collaboration.”

I appreciated our frank discussion and felt that Nandita wholeheartedly supports open access. She also expressed her appreciation for the monthly CEO Letter, which she sees as a way to add personality to the MDPI brand and provide insight into the great work we do at MDPI. While we highlighted the positives, we also discussed ways to improve our communication and collaboration moving forward. This meeting alone made the trip worthwhile, and I hope Nandita doesn’t mind my sharing that she found our chat to be “the most honest and constructive discussion” she’s had with someone from MDPI in recent years.

75th Frankfurt Book Fair


Jelena Milojevic (Book Editor, MDPI), Jovana Dubajic (Book Editor, MDPI), Evan Escamilla (Project Manager, MDPI), Laura Wagner (Head of Books, MDPI), and Jenny Knowles (Commissioning Editor, MDPI), at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

For the 75th time, the Frankfurter Buchmesse opened its doors in October to celebrate exciting stories and their authors. If you haven’t yet had the chance to visit the Frankfurt Book Fair, I highly recommend it. It’s the largest book fair in the world, attracting thousands of visitors from around the globe. This is the place to gain valuable industry insights from top-class publishing professionals, connect with publishers directly, and learn about the latest trends in publishing.

MDPI Books

Our Books team was also present at the Frankfurt Book Fair, networking and learning from various panels. Did you know that our MDPI Books department publishes OA Books?

The book publishing program includes monographs, book series, edited books and reprints of special issues and topical collections, among other book types.

If you have a book proposal you would like to discuss, please feel free to contact our Books team to understand the benefits and methods of publishing your next book with the OA model.

Closing Thoughts

MDPI Strategy Meeting

As the newly appointed CEO, this is my first year leading the MDPI Senior Management Strategy session. I saw it as an opportunity to explore what MDPI has the potential to become in the next five years. Guided by the vision of its founder and President, Dr. Shu-kun Lin, the company has accomplished remarkable feats over the past 27 years and currently holds the position as the world’s third-largest academic publisher, following Springer Nature and Elsevier.

Our primary objective is to build upon the milestones of the past decades and consolidate MDPI’s position as well-established publishing brand. The two-day meeting emphasized the importance of communicating MDPI’s values more actively via its brand and adopting a straightforward yet impactful approach to managing MDPI as a mature academic publisher.

“Our primary objective is to consolidate MDPI’s position as well-established publishing brand”

As the world’s number one open-access publisher, MDPI has long been a game-changer in the scholarly community, serving millions of authors. The challenge in being a trailblazer is the need to continuously improve and at the same time explore the next blue-ocean strategy, while also maintaining the smooth operation of the business. Our collection model, featuring guest-curated thematic topics in the form of Special Issues, has disrupted the industry. Other publishers closely study us and attempt to replicate our models. The future of this collection model is something we are actively addressing – while, of course, looking ahead to what comes next!

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

19 October 2023
Open Access Week 2023 – the Global Drive to Open Continues


MDPI has been a strong proponent of the open access publishing model right from the beginning. As one of the pioneering fully open access publishers, we firmly believe that unrestricted access to research findings forms the foundation for better transparency, efficiency, and quality control across all scientific disciplines.

In December 2022, we reached a significant milestone by surpassing one million articles published. That is one million articles freely available to all, to circulate and build upon!

Offering free and immediate access to scientific papers empowers scientists to examine, validate, replicate, and expand upon existing results. This not only helps prevent redundancy and optimizes how resources are used but also paves the way for innovative new approaches.

The International Open Access Week takes place from 23 to 29 October 2023, providing a unique opportunity to connect the global movement towards open sharing and open science with the progress of policy transformations at the local level.

Our goal, during Open Access Week as well as throughout the year, is to offer resources for educating people about the benefits of open access publishing. The MDPI Blog offers a wealth of information around open access and open science.

Promoting the values of accessibility, transparency, and collaboration

Open access publishing embodies the fundamental values of democratizing knowledge and fostering global accessibility. It aims to break down barriers that have traditionally limited access to scholarly work, ensuring that knowledge is available to all, regardless of their financial or institutional affiliations. 

Discounts are part of our commitment to ensuring there are diverse pathways to Open Access publishing for researchers worldwide. MDPI supports scientific communities in several different ways. 

One of the key strengths of open access publishing lies in its ability to facilitate interdisciplinary research. By removing paywalls and promoting the sharing of knowledge across disciplines, OA encourages collaboration and innovation. Researchers from diverse fields can access and build upon each other's work, fostering a holistic approach to addressing complex global challenges. 

Funders' policies are getting aligned with open science

Governments, institutions, and funding agencies have recognized the transformative potential of open access and have implemented policies to promote it. These policies often mandate that publicly funded research should be made openly accessible. Such initiatives have accelerated the growth of open access repositories and journals, reinforcing the commitment to open access principles. Check our spotlights on OA policies in the USEU and China

Open access publishing is continually evolving, with innovative and community-driven models and technologies shaping its future. Initiatives like "Plan S" and "cOAlition S" promote the adoption of OA publishing from the national funders’ perspective by requiring grantees to publish their research openly. A new policy announced by the US administration last year requires that, as of January 2026, all US federally funded research be made freely and immediately available after publication. 

Additionally, preprint servers such as MDPI's Preprints.org, which allow researchers to share their findings before formal peer review, have gained popularity, enhancing the speed at which new knowledge is disseminated. The rise of blockchain technology is also being explored to ensure transparency and authenticity in scholarly publishing. 

For more than twenty years, open access scholarly publishing has been revolutionizing academia by promoting the values of accessibility, transparency, and collaboration. Its support for interdisciplinary research, evolving policies, and innovative practices all contribute to its growing influence in the global research community. As open access continues to expand, it holds the potential to democratize knowledge, advance science, and drive positive societal change. 

MDPI is proud to be a leader in the transition to open access.

11 October 2023
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2022 in the Section “Nanocomposite Materials”


The peculiar and functional properties of nanostructures and nanocomposites are due to their sizes and shapes in a variety of nanomaterials (i.e., nanoparticles, nanowires, thin films and 2D layers). In recent decades, advanced nanofabrication techniques have enabled applications of nanosized materials in several fields such as sensing devices and nanomedicines. This 2022 article collection highlights promising scientific achievements in nanoscale materials for biomedical/health applications, together with manuscripts on more commonly assessed topics such as sensing and energy storage. Readers can find contributions highlighting the use of nanomaterials for regenerative medicine, cancer therapy and drug delivery together with antibacterial activity and food packaging.

As all the articles published in our journal are open access, you have free and unlimited access to the full text. We welcome you to read the top ten selected papers published in 2022 listed below:

1. “Hydrothermal Synthesis of Hierarchical SnO2 Nanostructures for Improved Formaldehyde Gas Sensing”
by Pengyu Ren, Lingling Qi, Kairui You and Qingwei Shi
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(2), 228; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12020228
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/2/228

2. “Magnetic Nanoparticles in Bone Tissue Engineering”
by Akshith Dasari, Jingyi Xue and Sanjukta Deb
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(5), 757; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12050757
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/5/757

3. “Recent Advanced Supercapacitor: A Review of Storage Mechanisms, Electrode Materials, Modification, and Perspectives”
by Niraj Kumar, Su-Bin Kim, Seul-Yi Lee and Soo-Jin Park
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(20), 3708; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12203708
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/20/3708

4. “Pharmacokinetics of PEGylated Gold Nanoparticles: In Vitro—In Vivo Correlation”
by Tibor Dubaj, Katarina Kozics, Monika Sramkova, Alena Manova, Neus G. Bastús, Oscar H. Moriones, Yvonne Kohl, Maria Dusinska, Elise Runden-Pran, Victor Puntes et al.
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 511; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030511
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/511

5. “Assisted Synthesis of Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Magnetic Hyperthermia”
by Liliana P. Ferreira, César P. Reis, Tiago T. Robalo, M. E. Melo Jorge, Paula Ferreira, Joana Gonçalves, Abdollah Hajalilou and Maria Margarida Cruz
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(11), 1870; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12111870
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/11/1870

6. “Porous Polydimethylsiloxane Elastomer Hybrid with Zinc Oxide Nanowire for Wearable, Wide-Range, and Low Detection Limit Capacitive Pressure Sensor”
by Gen-Wen Hsieh, Liang-Cheng Shih and Pei-Yuan Chen
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(2), 256; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12020256
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/2/256

7. “Antibacterial Activity of Electrospun Polyacrylonitrile Copper Nanoparticle Nanofibers on Antibiotic Resistant Pathogens and Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)”
by William B. Wang and Jude C. Clapper
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(13), 2139; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12132139
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/13/2139

8. “Nanocomposite Film Development Based on Chitosan/Polyvinyl Alcohol Using ZnO@Montmorillonite and ZnO@Halloysite Hybrid Nanostructures for Active Food Packaging Applications”
by Aris E. Giannakas, Constantinos E. Salmas, Dimitrios Moschovas, Maria Baikousi, Eleni Kollia, Vasiliki Tsigkou, Anastasios Karakassides, Areti Leontiou, George Kehayias, Apostolos Avgeropoulos et al.
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(11), 1843; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12111843
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/11/1843

9. “Nanomaterials with Excellent Adsorption Characteristics for Sample Pretreatment: A Review”
by Wen-Xin Liu, Shuang Song, Ming-Li Ye, Yan Zhu, Yong-Gang Zhao and Yin Lu
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(11), 1845; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12111845
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/11/1845

10. “Physicochemical Characterization and Finite Element Analysis-Assisted Mechanical Behavior of Polylactic Acid-Montmorillonite 3D Printed Nanocomposites”
by Maria-Eirini Grigora, Zoe Terzopoulou, Konstantinos Tsongas, Dimitrios N. Bikiaris and Dimitrios Tzetzis
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(15), 2641; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12152641
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/15/2641

10 October 2023
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2022 in the Section “Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices”


The “Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices” Section of Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991) provides a forum for rapid publication of the accounts of works pertaining to the preparation, characterization, and application of nanomaterials in various nanoelectronics and nanodevices. Due to this being an open access journal, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all the articles. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2022 below:

1. “Flexible Piezoresistive Pressure Sensor Based on Electrospun Rough Polyurethane Nanofibers Film for Human Motion Monitoring”
by Bin Xue, Haiyi Xie, Jinxu Zhao, Jianming Zheng and Chunye Xu
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(4), 723; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12040723
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/4/723
Cited by 14 | Viewed by 2360

2. “Electric Transport in Few-Layer ReSe2 Transistors Modulated by Air Pressure and Light”
by Enver Faella, Kimberly Intonti, Loredana Viscardi, Filippo Giubileo, Arun Kumar, Hoi Tung Lam, Konstantinos Anastasiou, Monica F. Craciun, Saverio Russo and Antonio Di Bartolomeo
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(11), 1886; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12111886
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/11/1886
Cited by 12 | Viewed by 2299

3. “Double-Layer Fatty Acid Nanoparticles as a Multiplatform for Diagnostics and Therapy”
by María Salvador, José Luis Marqués-Fernández, José Carlos Martínez-García, Dino Fiorani, Paolo Arosio, Matteo Avolio, Francesca Brero, Florica Balanean, Andrea Guerrini, Claudio Sangregorio et al.
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(2), 205; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12020205
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/2/205
Cited by 10 | Viewed by 1684

4. “Growth and Strain Modulation of GeSn Alloys for Photonic and Electronic Applications”
by Zhenzhen Kong, Guilei Wang, Renrong Liang, Jiale Su, Meng Xun, Yuanhao Miao, Shihai Gu, Junjie Li, Kaihua Cao, Hongxiao Lin et al.
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(6), 981; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12060981
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/6/981
Cited by 9 | Viewed by 2285

5. “Graphene-Based Electrochemical Sensors for Psychoactive Drugs”
by Ramin Boroujerdi and Richard Paul
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(13), 2250; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12132250
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/13/2250
Cited by 9 | Viewed by 2074

6. “Graphene Oxide/Silver Nanoparticles Platforms for the Detection and Discrimination of Native and Fibrillar Lysozyme: A Combined QCM and SERS Approach”
by Vania Tramonti, Cristiana Lofrumento, Maria Raffaella Martina, Giacomo Lucchesi and Gabriella Caminati
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(4), 600; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12040600
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/4/600
Cited by 8 | Viewed by 1570

7. “Annealing Effects on SnO2 Thin Film for H2 Gas Sensing”
by Yijun Yang, Bohee Maeng, Dong Geon Jung, Junyeop Lee, Yeongsam Kim, JinBeom Kwon, Hee Kyung An and Daewoong Jung
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(18), 3227; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12183227
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/18/3227
Cited by 8 | Viewed by 1471

8. “Lower Limits of Contact Resistance in Phosphorene Nanodevices with Edge Contacts”
by Mirko Poljak, Mislav Matić, Tin Župančić and Ante Zeljko
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(4), 656; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12040656
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/4/656
Cited by 7 | Viewed by 1433

9. “Preparation of a ZnO Nanostructure as the Anode Material Using RF Magnetron Sputtering System”
by Seokwon Lee, Yeon-Ho Joung, Yong-Kyu Yoon and Wonseok Choi
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(2), 215; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12020215
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/2/215
Cited by 7 | Viewed by 1595

10. “Transport Simulation of Graphene Devices with a Generic Potential in the Presence of an Orthogonal Magnetic Field”
by Paolo Marconcini and Massimo Macucci
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(7), 1087; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12071087
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/7/1087
Cited by 7 | Viewed by 1386

2 October 2023
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #4 - MDPI Presence in China

Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.

In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.


Opening Thoughts

Open Access in China

It is Saturday, 23 September, and I have just returned from an unforgettable 12-day trip to China, visiting our main offices in Beijing and Wuhan. In the wake of a packed and very enjoyable agenda of internal and external meetings, I would like to use this edition of the CEO Letter to showcase how MDPI supports the scholarly community in China.

Coincidentally, Jack McKenna, Communications Associate from MDPI’s corporate content team, has just released a blog article discussing China’s open access (OA) policy. It is a timely read, providing a concise overview of the development of the OA movement in China and reflecting on its future. I shall draw some content from Jack’s piece and use this edition of the CEO Letter to highlight the various ways in which MDPI is involved in this market. And it would be remiss of me not to include some pictures and highlights from my travels!

Open Access Policy in China

As per Jack’s post, in 2020, China became the world’s leading producer of research articles. Today, China is experiencing a “substantial growth rate in OA [Open Access] publication”. This growth is supported by the State’s commitment to research & development and its policy “requiring the promotion of open science”.

Over the past two decades, there have been gradual developments in China’s OA framework, with repositories and platforms being developed in a consistent manner. Currently, key institutions across China – including the National Science Library, the National Science and Technology Library, and the Natural Science Foundation of China – support OA. The State aims to establish consistent policies across government agencies – a framework for a more encompassing embrace of OA across institutions.

In China, the number of subscription-only articles decreased by nearly 30% over the 10-year period of 2011–2021, while gold OA increased by 22%. Between 2017 and 2020 alone, China published 800,921 academic papers in an OA format.

In 2023, as the leading publisher of academic research, China is pursuing “self-reliance”. Therefore, the State will be establishing consistent policies across government agencies, including those related to OA. Additionally, it will want to ensure that Chinese people can access the research that is supported by Chinese funding and produced by Chinese academics. For this reason, “Open Access is a matter of priority in China”.

MDPI Offices in China

 While the history of MDPI begins in Basel, Switzerland, the story of MDPI’s founder is very much rooted in China. Dr. Shu-kun Lin, Founder and President of MDPI, graduated with a BSc from Wuhan University in 1982. He also studied physical chemistry at the Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (1982–1986; MSc in 1985), and at the University of Louisville, USA (1987–1989). Dr. Lin completed his doctorate in organic chemistry at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH-Zürich) in 1992.


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) at MDPI’s Wuhan office.

In 2002, MDPI’s Basel headquarters moved to Matthäusstrasse 11, 4052 Basel, and Dr. Lin opened an editorial office in Qingdao, China, which launched the journal Marine Drugs in the following year. Below is a list of MDPI’s current offices in China and their respective dates of inauguration:

  • 2008: Beijing (Tongzhou, Haidian)
  • 2013: Wuhan (Hankou, Guanggu)
  • 2019: Tianjin
  • 2021: Dalian
  • 2021: Nanjing

Our Strength is in Our People

With over 6,000 MDPI staff, across 20 offices in 11 countries, MDPI is able to offer authors responsive and efficient round-the-clock support, enabling a rapid publication process.

In my experience, stakeholders are genuinely surprised when they realize the extent of our global operations. My response is to reiterate that our people are our strength. This is why we have fast and efficient processes and top-notch responsiveness. Our global presence ensures that your manuscript is constantly attended to, rather than sitting on someone’s desk. We prioritize our authors’ needs and act quickly to move things through the various stages of publication. MDPI is built on speed, convenience, and competence, which I believe are core pillars for success in any industry. We continually strive to improve our systems and processes on the basis of these core strengths. We literally have over 6,000 staff worldwide dedicated to serving your needs. It’s not magic: it’s people; it’s real.

Impactful Research

MDPI Awards

To support the academic community, and especially young researchers, and also to enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals offer various awards in specific fields. We serve the scientific community by funding research to facilitate the development of sustainable global solutions through our annual World Sustainability Award and Emerging Sustainability Leader Award.

In 2022, MDPI made awards totalling over US$1 million in recognition and support of researchers worldwide.

Across our journal catalogue, we have granted over 2,000 awards to recognize and support researchers from all disciplines. Since 2016, these awards have served as a source of recognition, acknowledging the impact of research by heightening the influence of talented individuals. The award types mainly include the Young Investigator Award, the Best PhD Thesis Award, the Best Paper Award, and the Outstanding Reviewer Award.

To learn more about MDPI Awards and to find out which are currently available, please click here.

MDPI Awards to Scholars from China

Since 2021, there have been 23 Best Paper Awards granted to authors affiliated with Chinese institutions, identifying their papers as having high-quality scientific impact. A total of 45 Chinese scholars have received awards such as the Young Investigator Award, the Best PhD Thesis Award, the Outstanding Reviewer Award, and the Tu Youyou Award, among others. Prizes for these awards include MDPI grants for paid publications, totalling over CHF 70,000 for scholars affiliated with Chinese institutions.

MDPI’s Tu Youyou Award


Prof. Tu Youyou (left), Dr. Shu-Kun Lin (President, MDPI).

In 2015, Professor Tu Youyou was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine “for her discoveries concerning a novel therapy against Malaria.” In order to commemorate Professor Tu’s contributions to human health and to promote the passion and spirit conveyed by her experiences, MDPI in 2016 established the ‘Tu Youyou Award’, which runs biennially to recognize outstanding scholars dedicated to the research of natural products and medicinal chemistry.

The 2022 Tu Youyou Award was granted to Prof. Dr. Xiaoguang Lei of Peking University. Click here to access the interview with the winner.

2015 Nobel Prize for Medicine Awarded to Professor Youyou Tu

Professor Tu’s work was celebrated in a Special Issue from Molecules on the occasion of her 80th birthday. The Special Issue: 'Artemisinin (Qinghaosu): Commemorative Issue in Honor of Professor Youyou Tu on the Occasion of her 80th Anniversary” was created five years before she won the Nobel Prize, highlighting the visibility MDPI provides researchers and their work.

Highly Cited Articles by Chinese Scholars Published in MDPI

Click here to access the most cited MDPI papers published by scholars affiliated with Chinese institutions. This list presents the most influential research from the more than 287,000 MDPI papers published by Chinese scholars. With over 9 million total citations, I encourage you to maximize your visibility and impact by publishing with MDPI, the number one most cited open access publisher.

Read more:

Inside MDPI

Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) with the Beijing Marketing team.

Marketing Department in China

During my visit to our offices in Beijing and Wuhan, I had the opportunity to meet with, and to present to, our local marketing teams. These teams are responsible for various journal-related and corporate promotional activities, including newsletters, conferences, seminars, author training, journal awards, content creation, digital marketing, and social media.

I was pleased by the ambition and curiosity of our marketing colleagues. They showed a strong desire to collaborate and acquire knowledge and tactics to effectively market and promote MDPI-journal-related activities. I presented some of the principles and objectives that we apply in the Corporate Marketing and Communications department, and used the opportunity to strengthen our collaborative communications across offices.

Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) with the Wuhan Marketing team.

Coming Together for Science

Collaborations, Scholarships and Meetings

MDPI maintains partnerships with nearly 190 learned societies and over 800 institutions and consortia, helping to facilitate the transition to OA publishing. Our commitment to working with institutions is evident in China, where we have successfully established over 35 Institutional Open Access Programs (IOAP) with esteemed institutions such as the Tsinghua University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Our institutional partnerships, waiver programs, and article processing cost discounts create diverse pathways to OA publishing for researchers worldwide.

Scholarships in China

Since 2021, several MDPI journals (Sensors, Photonics, Coatings, Materials, Energies, and Journal of Fungi) have funded full scholarships for four Master’s and five Ph.D. projects in China. These scholarships align with Tianjin University, Wuhan University of Technology, Central South University, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the China University of Petroleum (Beijing).

Meeting with the Society of Chinese University Journals (CUJS)


Prof. Tieming Zhang (President of CUJS, centre) and MDPI colleagues at CUJS office.

I am pleased to have participated in some highly productive meetings during my visit to China, including one with the Society of Chinese University Journals (CUJS). The meeting involved Prof. Tieming Zhang (President of CUJS), Assoc. Prof. Xin Zhang (Vice President and Secretary General), and Dr. Fei Gao (Executive Member of CUJS). Alongside my colleagues Dr. Guoshi Liu, Dr. Giulia Stefenelli, and Anita Sun, I represented MDPI and held an open discussion to address any questions regarding OA and MDPI.

We discussed several methods for collaboration, including a workshop on the future of peer review, MDPI sponsoring a funding grant for early-career researchers, and transitioning journals from diamond to gold OA. I am thankful for the opportunity to have met our colleagues at CUJS in person and feel very confident about our future collaborations in support of OA publishing in China.

MDPI hosts free academic seminars, author training sessions, and academic conferences as part of its commitment to enrich and support the scholarly community. CUJS often stages academic events (e.g., conferences, editor training, and editor competitions), and I believe there are great opportunities for CUJS and MDPI to collaborate accordingly.

Meeting with National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NSLC)


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Chair of Scientific Officers, MDPI), Anita Sun (PR Manager, MDPI) and Dr. Guoshi Liu (Managing Director, MDPI) at the National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

We also visited the NSLC Director, Xiwen Liu, and colleagues Ying Jin, Zhesi Shen, and Sichao Tong. Following our introductions, we gave a presentation on the history and editorial process at MDPI, discussing specific details related to MDPI’s business and data. We highlighted the status of our  IOAP collaborations in China and the makeup of our author base, specifically in China, and drew attention to the fact that MDPI has published research by authors from every country in the world. We then discussed the design indicators, calculation methods and implementation purposes of the ‘Early Warning Journal List’ and how we can have open communication to provide any data regarding MDPI journals. I am pleased to report that we reached a consensus on future communications, and am grateful to NSLC for hosting us in their offices.

In-person meetings with stakeholders provide an invaluable opportunity to communicate what MDPI is about and the various ways in which we serve the scholarly community. While digital marketing and online communication are essential, they are no replacement for the understanding and trust that come about through in-person interactions.

The Numbers

As at September 2023, China holds the largest position in MDPI’s global market, ranking as the largest contributor to the total number of papers published by MDPI.

At this point in time, there were more than 847,000 China mainland scholars who have published with MDPI, 51 of whom are Section-Editors-in-Chief (SEiC) of MDPI journals, with seven serving as Editors-in-Chief (EiCs) for journals such as Air, Big Data and Cognitive Computing, Blockchains, Future, Nanoenergy Advances, and Targets.

Our growth and presence in China are a true testament to the service we provide to the scholarly community, and to the relationships we foster through collaborative activities. We look forward to continuing to support the growth of the scholarly community in China, providing a valuable and trusted experience with MDPI.

Closing Thoughts

Final Reflections on our MDPI Offices in Beijing and Wuhan


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Dr. Constanze Schelhorn (Indexing Manager, MDPI), Jiale Shang (Admin, Tongzhou, MDPI) at Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing.

I spent approximately two weeks visiting some of our offices in China, and the first word that comes to mind when describing my experience is ‘hospitality.’ My colleagues and I were met with enthusiasm and delight at the airport by the Tongzhou Admin team (thank you, Jiale Shang, and thank you, Eric Wang, for keeping us organized on this trip!) and were taken care of with great attention. From hotels to transportation, dinners, and meetings, our stay was catered for perfectly.

Perhaps this is where MDPI’s focus on customers and service originates. At our core, we are a service company that provides a publishing platform for its authors. It’s therefore no surprise that authors consistently rate their experience with MDPI very highly.

95% of submitting authors rate their overall experience with the MDPI publication process as Excellent or Good (Springer Nature report 90%).

91% of submitting authors rate their overall experience with the MDPI peer review process as Excellent or Good.

Speed/Efficiency and Editorial Relationship are two key reasons underlying this high satisfaction score. ‘Editorial Relationship’ can be further explored, but in the past month, the most commonly noted aspects were the professionalism, kindness, availability, communicativeness, and personalized assistance provided by our editorial staff throughout the process. These attributes are at the core of our work across all our offices and continents.

Hospitality and Service

Just as our Chinese colleagues strove to keep us engaged by showing us the city sights (thank you, Thea Pan, and Jason Wu from the Wuhan Marketing team!) and sharing a variety of wonderful meals, our editorial staff are committed to serving our authors throughout their publishing journey. Our aim is to place the author at the centre of everything we do, eager to welcome our ‘guests’ and provide them with a pleasant publishing experience.

I asked my colleague Francis Wu (Senior Publisher, Wuhan office) where this hospitality originates. He responded that it is part of Chinese culture. I reflected long and deep on this answer. China is a vast country, and when visitors arrive, hosts want to ensure they feel welcomed and taken care of in order to maximize their time and visit. I can’t think of a better analogy for how I would want our authors to feel when they visit MDPI for their publishing needs. A company culture that prioritizes service, something that goes beyond products and productivity, and focuses on the overall experience. Over 6,000 people, across all MDPI offices, are ready, willing and able to go the extra mile for their colleagues and their customers. This is something I am truly proud of.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

24 September 2023
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2022 in the Section “Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures”


The “Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures” Section in Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991) publishes high-quality reviews and articles on the theory and simulation, design, development and study of the electronic, magnetic (etc.) properties of nanostructures and quantum technology.

Due to this being an open access journal, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all the articles. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2022 below:

1. “Multilayer Coatings for Tribology: A Mini Review”
by Yanfei Liu, Shengtao Yu, Qiuyu Shi, Xiangyu Ge and Wenzhong Wang
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(9), 1388; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12091388
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/9/1388
Viewed by 2281

2. “Recent Advances in Theoretical Development of Thermal Atomic Layer Deposition: A Review”
by Mina Shahmohammadi, Rajib Mukherjee, Cortino Sukotjo, Urmila M. Diwekar and Christos G. Takoudis
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(5), 831; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12050831
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/5/831
Viewed by 3961

3. “Spin-Orbit Coupling and Spin-Polarized Electronic Structures of Janus Vanadium-Dichalcogenide Monolayers: First-Principles Calculations”
by Ming-Hao Lv, Chang-Ming Li and Wei-Feng Sun
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 382; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030382
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/382
Viewed by 2493

4. “The Cost of Improving the Precision of the Variational Quantum Eigensolver for Quantum Chemistry”
by Ivana Miháliková, Matej Pivoluska, Martin Plesch, Martin Friák, Daniel Nagaj and Mojmír Šob
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(2), 243; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12020243
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/2/243
Viewed by 1717

5. “Multi-Channel High-Performance Absorber Based on SiC-Photonic Crystal Heterostructure-SiC Structure”
by Jing Han, Jijuan Jiang, Tong Wu, Yang Gao and Yachen Gao
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(2), 289; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12020289
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/2/289
Viewed by 1108

6. “The Effects of the Temperature and Termination(-O) on the Friction and Adhesion Properties of MXenes Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation”
by Yao Deng, Yu Chen, Hanxu Liu and Xin Yan
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(5), 798; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12050798
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/5/798
Viewed by 1501

7. “Simulation and Experimental Study of the Multisized Silver Nanoparticles Sintering Process Based on Molecular Dynamics”
by Mingfei Gu, Tingting Liu, Gang Li and Wenhe Liao
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(6), 1030; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12061030
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/6/1030
Viewed by 1892

8. “Safety Assessment of 2D MXenes: In Vitro and In Vivo”
by Renjie Li, Xiaozhe Gu, Yuanwen Shen, Ke Li, Zhen Li and Zhaoyu Zhang
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(8), 1372; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12081372
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/8/1372
Viewed by 2691

9. “Effect of the Dopant Configuration on the Electronic Transport Properties of Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nanotubes”
by Kim Eklund and Antti J. Karttunen
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(2), 199; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12020199
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/2/199
Viewed by 1829

10. “Computational Methods for Charge Density Waves in 2D Materials”
by Sugata Chowdhury, Albert Rigosi, Heather Hill, Patrick Vora, Angela R. Hight Walker and Francesca Tavazza
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 504; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030504
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/504
Viewed by 2216

18 September 2023
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2022 in the Section “2D and Carbon Nanomaterials”


The Section “2D and Carbon Nanomaterials” of Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991) aims to publish original research and review articles on the fabrication, characterization, physical and chemical properties, and applications of two-dimensional (2D) and carbon nanomaterials.

We are thrilled to introduce the top 10 papers selected in 2022. These publications stood out among numerous papers, and we welcome you to read the top ten selected papers below:

“Chromium-Modified Ultrathin CoFe LDH as High-Efficiency Electrode for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction”
by Jun-Jun Zhang, Meng-Yang Li, Xiang Li, Wei-Wei Bao, Chang-Qing Jin, Xiao-Hua Feng, Ge Liu, Chun-Ming Yang and Nan-Nan Zhang
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(7), 1227; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12071227
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/7/1227

“Ultrasonic-Assisted Synthesis of N-Doped, Multicolor Carbon Dots toward Fluorescent Inks, Fluorescence Sensors, and Logic Gate Operations”
by Jiali Xu, Kai Cui, Tianyu Gong, Jinyang Zhang, Zhirou Zhai, Linrui Hou, Fakhr uz Zaman and Changzhou Yuan
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 312; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030312
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/312

“Graphene Oxide Thin Films with Drug Delivery Function”
by Alexandra M. L. Oliveira, Mónica Machado, Gabriela A. Silva, Diogo B. Bitoque, Joana Tavares Ferreira, Luís Abegão Pinto and Quirina Ferreira
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(7), 1149; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12071149
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/7/1149

“Eco-Friendly Disposable WS2 Paper Sensor for Sub-ppm NO2 Detection at Room Temperature”
by Daniel Matatagui, Carlos Cruz, Felix Carrascoso, Abdullah M. Al-Enizi, Ayman Nafady, Andres Castellanos-Gomez and María del Carmen Horrillo
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(7), 1213; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12071213
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/7/1213#

“Fullerene Derivative with Flexible Alkyl Chain for Efficient Tin-Based Perovskite Solar Cells”
by Chengbo Tian, Chao Sun, Jingfu Chen, Peiquan Song, Enlong Hou, Peng Xu, Yuming Liang, Panpan Yang, Jiefeng Luo, Liqiang Xie et al.
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 532; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030532
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/532

“Synthesis of Doped/Hybrid Carbon Dots and Their Biomedical Application”
by Vijay Bhooshan Kumar, Ze’ev Porat and Aharon Gedanken
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(6), 898; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12060898
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/6/898

“In Vitro and In Vivo Cytotoxicity of Boron Nitride Nanotubes: A Systematic Review”
by Akesh Babu Kakarla and Ing Kong
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(12), 2069; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12122069
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/12/2069

“Photoluminescence and Fluorescence Quenching of Graphene Oxide: A Review”
by Xinzhe Xiao, Yumin Zhang, Lei Zhou, Bin Li and Lin Gu
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(14), 2444; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12142444
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/14/2444

“Biocompatible and Antimicrobial Cellulose Acetate-Collagen Films Containing MWCNTs Decorated with TiO2 Nanoparticles for Potential Biomedical Applications”
by Madalina Elena David, Rodica Mariana Ion, Ramona Marina Grigorescu, Lorena Iancu, Alina Maria Holban, Florin Iordache, Adrian Ionut Nicoara, Elvira Alexandrescu, Raluca Somoghi, Sofia Teodorescu, et al.
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(2), 239; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12020239
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/2/239

“Current Understanding of Water Properties inside Carbon Nanotubes”
by Aris Chatzichristos and Jamal Hassan
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(1), 174; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12010174
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/1/174

11 September 2023
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2022 in the Section “Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing”


The Section “Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing” of Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991) aims to focus on the nanoprocessing approaches employed to create novel nanostructures and architecture using innovative synthesis, fabrication, and manufacturing methods to acquire specific properties for applications.

As all the articles published in our journal are in an open access format, you have free and unlimited access to them. We welcome you to read the top 10 selected papers published in 2022 listed below:

“Breakdown Performance and Partial Discharge Development in Transformer Oil-Based Metal Carbide Nanofluids”
by Konstantinos N. Koutras, Sokratis N. Tegopoulos, Vasilios P. Charalampakos, Apostolos Kyritsis, Ioannis F. Gonos and Eleftheria C. Pyrgioti
 Nanomaterials 2022, 12(2), 269; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12020269
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/2/269

“Supramolecular Self-Assembly of Atomically Precise Silver Nanoclusters with Chiral Peptide for Temperature Sensing and Detection of Arginine”
by Wenjuan Wang, Zhi Wang, Di Sun, Shulin Li, Quanhua Deng and Xia Xin
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 424; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030424
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/424

“Polarization of Femtosecond Laser for Titanium Alloy Nanopatterning Influences Osteoblastic Differentiation”
by Mathieu Maalouf, Alain Abou Khalil, Yoan Di Maio, Steve Papa, Xxx Sedao, Elisa Dalix, Sylvie Peyroche, Alain Guignandon and Virginie Dumas
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(10), 1619; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12101619
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/10/1619

“Nanoparticle-Induced Property Changes in Nematic Liquid Crystals”
by Nicolas Brouckaert, Nina Podoliak, Tetiana Orlova, Denitsa Bankova, Angela F. De Fazio, Antonios G. Kanaras, Ondrej Hovorka, Giampaolo D’Alessandro and Malgosia Kaczmarek
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 341; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030341
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/341

“Gold-Platinum Nanoparticles with Core-Shell Configuration as Efficient Oxidase-like Nanosensors for Glutathione Detection”
by Javier Bonet-Aleta, Jose I. Garcia-Peiro, Silvia Irusta and Jose L. Hueso
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(5), 755; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12050755
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/5/755

“Influences of Plasma Plume Length on Structural, Optical and Dye Degradation Properties of Citrate-Stabilized Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized by Plasma-Assisted Reduction”
by Tirtha Raj Acharya, Geon Joon Lee and Eun Ha Choi
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(14), 2367; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12142367
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/14/2367

“Pulse-Atomic Force Lithography: A Powerful Nanofabrication Technique to Fabricate Constant and Varying-Depth Nanostructures”
by Paolo Pellegrino, Alessandro Paolo Bramanti, Isabella Farella, Mariafrancesca Cascione, Valeria De Matteis, Antonio Della Torre, Fabio Quaranta and Rosaria Rinaldi
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(6), 991; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12060991
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/6/991

“Digital Innovation Enabled Nanomaterial Manufacturing; Machine Learning Strategies and Green Perspectives”
by Georgios Konstantopoulos, Elias P. Koumoulos and Costas A. Charitidis
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(15), 2646; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12152646
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/15/2646

“Graphene/Ferroelectric (Ge-Doped HfO2) Adaptable Transistors Acting as Reconfigurable Logic Gates”
by Mircea Dragoman, Adrian Dinescu, Daniela Dragoman, Cătălin Palade, Valentin Serban Teodorescu and Magdalena Lidia Ciurea
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(2), 279; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12020279
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/2/279

“Bifunctional Single-Atom Cobalt Electrocatalysts with Dense Active Sites Prepared via a Silica Xerogel Strategy for Rechargeable Zinc–Air Batteries”
by Lijuan Wang, Zixiang Xu, Tingyu Peng, Maosong Liu, Long Zhang and Jianming Zhang
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 381; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030381
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/381

Discover more interesting papers in this Section, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sections/nanofabrication_nanomanufacturing.

8 September 2023
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2022 in the Section “Solar Energy and Solar Cells”


The Section “Solar Energy and Solar Cells” of Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991) aims to publish original high-quality research, communications, articles, and review articles in the broad areas of solar-related materials, devices, processes, and technology as well as simulations, computational studies, and emerging machine learning applied to these research topics.

As all the articles published in our journal are in an open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full text. We welcome you to read the top ten selected papers published in 2022 listed below:

1. “All-Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cells: Recent Advancements and Challenges”
by Ibrahim M. Maafa
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(10), 1651; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12101651
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/10/1651

2. “Application of Quantum Dot Interface Modification Layer in Perovskite Solar Cells: Progress and Perspectives”
by Yankai Zhou, Xingrui Luo, Jiayan Yang, Qingqing Qiu, Tengfeng Xie and Tongxiang Liang
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(12), 2102; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12122102
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/12/2102

3. “The Golden Fig: A Plasmonic Effect Study of Organic-Based Solar Cells”
by Jessica Barichello, Paolo Mariani, Fabio Matteocci, Luigi Vesce, Andrea Reale, Aldo Di Carlo, Maurizio Lanza, Gaetano Di Marco, Stefano Polizzi and Giuseppe Calogero
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(2), 267; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12020267
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/2/267

4. “A Review of Perovskite-Based Photodetectors and Their Applications”
by Haiyan Wang, Yu Sun, Jin Chen, Fengchao Wang, Ruiyi Han, Canyun Zhang, Jinfang Kong, Lan Li and Jing Yang
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(24), 4390; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12244390
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/24/4390

5. “Solution-Processed SnO2 Quantum Dots for the Electron Transport Layer of Flexible and Printed Perovskite Solar Cells”
by Muhammad Salman Kiani, Zhandos T. Sadirkhanov, Alibek G. Kakimov, Hryhorii P. Parkhomenko, Annie Ng and Askhat N. Jumabekov
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(15), 2615; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12152615
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/15/2615

6. “TiO2/CuO/Cu2O Photovoltaic Nanostructures Prepared by DC Reactive Magnetron Sputtering”
by Grzegorz Wisz, Paulina Sawicka-Chudy, Maciej Sibiński, Dariusz Płoch, Mariusz Bester, Marian Cholewa, Janusz Woźny, Rostyslav Yavorskyi, Lyubomyr Nykyruy and Marta Ruszała
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(8), 1328; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12081328
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/8/1328

7. “Roles of Inorganic Oxide Based HTMs towards Highly Efficient and Long-Term Stable PSC—A Review”
by M. Shahinuzzaman, Sanjida Afroz, Hamidreza Mohafez, M. S. Jamal, Mayeen Uddin Khandaker, Abdelmoneim Sulieman, Nissren Tamam and Mohammad Aminul Islam
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(17), 3003; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12173003
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/17/3003

8. “The Use of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy as a Tool for the In-Situ Monitoring and Characterization of Carbon Nanotube Aqueous Dispersions”
by Aikaterini Gkaravela, Ioanna Vareli, Dimitrios G. Bekas, Nektaria-Marianthi Barkoula and Alkiviadis S. Paipetis
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(24), 4427; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12244427
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/24/4427

9. “Green Synthesis of Lead Sulphide Nanoparticles for High-Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cell Applications”
by Mohammad Aminul Islam, Dilip Kumar Sarkar, Md. Shahinuzzaman, Yasmin Abdul Wahab, Mayeen Uddin Khandaker, Nissren Tamam, Abdelmoneim Sulieman, Nowshad Amin and Md. Akhtaruzzaman
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(11), 1933; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12111933
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/11/1933

10. “Transfer-Printed Cuprous Iodide (CuI) Hole Transporting Layer for Low Temperature Processed Perovskite Solar Cells”
by Ravi P. Srivastava, Hyun-Suh Jung and Dahl-Young Khang
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(9), 1467; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12091467
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/9/1467

For more information about the papers published in this Section, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/search?journal=nanomaterials&section=1909.

6 September 2023
Recap of Awards Granted to Scholars in 2022


MDPI is committed to supporting the academic community, nurturing talent and advancing science. Awards are an important part of the research landscape and play a vital role in helping academics gain recognition, especially young researchers as they embark on new research avenues.

In 2022, our journals presented a total number of 394 Awards, including Travel Awards, Young Investigator Awards, Best PhD Thesis Awards, Best Paper Awards, and Outstanding Reviewer Awards, with several winners announced for some of the awards. The total prize sum amounted to just under 580,000 Swiss francs (CHF), or approximately 650,000 US dollars. Overall, more than 720 scholars were awarded.

The majority of the awards were dedicated to young researchers in relatively early stages of their careers. This encompassed 66 of the afore-mentioned Travel Awards, 60 Young Investigator Awards, supporting research projects and conference attendance, as well as 51 Best PhD Thesis Awards. Additionally, 113 Best Paper Awards were given by our journals. The selection committees were entrusted with identifying the most impactful and novel research and review articles published in their journal within a given year.

MDPI will continue its support and recognition for the academic community moving forward, sponsoring new awards across disciplines. To learn more about all the awardees and their research projects in your field of study, please visit the following pages:

To explore more MDPI awards, please click here.

5 September 2023
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2022 in the Section “Energy and Catalysis”


The Section Energy and Catalysis of Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991) aims to publish original and high-quality research, communications, articles, and review articles in the areas of nanoparticle design, synthesis and mechanistic aspects, modeling, and catalytic application of nanomaterials, with a particular focus on energy, biomass, and sustainable chemical processes.

As all the articles published in our journal are in an open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full text. We welcome you to read the top ten selected papers published in 2022 listed below:

1. “Gold Nanomaterials-Based Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors for Phenolic Antioxidants Detection: Recent Advances”
by Rita Petrucci, Martina Bortolami, Paola Di Matteo and Antonella Curulli
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(6), 959; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12060959
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/6/959

2. “Improvement Strategies for Stability and Efficiency of Perovskite Solar Cells
by Hongliang Liu, Ling Xiang, Peng Gao, Dan Wang, Jirui Yang, Xinman Chen, Shuti Li, Yanli Shi, Fangliang Gao and Yong Zhang
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(19), 3295; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12193295
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/19/3295

3. “Development and Functionalization of Visible-Light-Driven Water-Splitting Photocatalysts
by Tokuhisa Kawawaki, Masanobu Kawachi, Daichi Yazaki, Yuki Akinaga, Daisuke Hirayama and Yuichi Negishi
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 344; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030344
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/344

4. “Challenges and Modification Strategies of Ni-Rich Cathode Materials Operating at High-Voltage
by Caijian Liao, Fangkun Li and Jun Liu
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(11), 1888; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12111888
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/11/1888

5. “Carbon-Coatings Improve Performance of Li-Ion Battery
by Ziling Chen, Qian Zhang and Qijie Liang
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(11), 1936; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12111936
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/11/1936

6. “Aqueous Manufacturing of Defect-Free Thick Multi-Layer NMC811 Electrodes
by Lukas Neidhart, Katja Fröhlich, Nicolas Eshraghi, Damian Cupid, Franz Winter and Marcus Jahn
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 317; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030317
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/317

7. “Phosphorus-Doped Graphene Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction
by Xinxing Zhan, Xin Tong, Manqi Gu, Juan Tian, Zijian Gao, Liying Ma, Yadian Xie, Zhangsen Chen, Hariprasad Ranganathan, Gaixia Zhang et al.
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(7), 1141; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12071141
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/7/1141

8. “Effects of Pyrolysis on High-Capacity Si-Based Anode of Lithium Ion Battery with High Coulombic Efficiency and Long Cycling Life
by Yonhua Tzeng, Cheng-Ying Jhan and Yi-Hsuan Wu
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 469; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030469
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/469

9. “Modelling and Optimisation of Laser-Structured Battery Electrodes
by Lukas Schweighofer, Bernd Eschelmüller, Katja Fröhlich, Wilhelm Pfleging and Franz Pichler
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(9), 1574; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12091574
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/9/1574

10. “Source of Nanocellulose and Its Application in Nanocomposite Packaging Material: A Review
by Jingwen Wang, Xiaoshuai Han, Chunmei Zhang, Kunming Liu and Gaigai Duan
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(18), 3158; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12183158
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/18/3158

For more information about the top 10 selected papers published in 2020 and 2021 in this Section, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/5251.

31 August 2023
Meet Us at the 2023 Fall Meeting of the European Materials Research Society (E-MRS), 18–21 September 2023, Warsaw, Poland


The 2023 Fall Meeting of the European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) will take place from 18 to 21 September 2023, at the main campus of the University of Technology in Warsaw, Poland, and will consist of parallel symposia with invited speakers and oral and poster presentations assorted by one plenary session to provide an international forum for discussing recent advances in the field of materials science. The conference will be augmented by an exhibition of products and services of interest to the conference participants.

The high-quality scientific program will address different topics organized into 24 symposia arranged in 5 clusters covering the fields of information and communication technologies; energy and environment; manufacturing; health; and fundamentals. The latest scientific results will be presented, and authors are invited to submit papers in the selected journals that fit the scope of each symposium.

The focus of the scientific program will be both on fundamental investigations and technological applications, providing an international forum for discussing recent advances related to the different aspects to be considered to promote innovation.

MDPI will be attending the event as an exhibitor, and we welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

We are looking forward to meeting you at our booth, where you can find out more information about the journals attending the conference:

Our representatives, Ms. Anna Krakowka and Ms. Paulina Maziarz, are eager to answer your questions and address any inquiries you may have.

We look forward to welcoming you to Warsaw.

30 August 2023
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #3 - Sustainability and Co-opetition

Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.

In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.


Opening Thoughts

Our Commitment to Sustainability

As a pioneer in academic open access publishing since 1996, MDPI has always been dedicated to facilitating scientific exchange across all disciplines. Our approach to open science is guided by principles such as Open Access (OA), Timeliness and Efficiency, Simplicity, High-Quality Service, Flexibility, and a commitment to Sustainability. This commitment involves preserving published papers for the long term and supporting the future of science through partnerships, sponsorships, and awards.

In this edition of the CEO Letter, I will delve into MDPI’s various sustainability initiatives. As a leader in OA publishing, we are able to provide the public with a significant amount of environment-related content at no cost.

MDPI and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

In 2020, the SDG Publishers Compact was launched to accelerate implementation of the SDGs by promoting content that informs, develops, and inspires action. MDPI joined this initiative in 2021 and subsequently launched the MDPI SDG Hub in 2022, offering free access to recent research within the scope of each of the 17 SDGs. We also support authors from underrepresented communities by waiving publication charges for selected SDG-related papers. Detailed sustainability practices and supported publications are available in the report under each Goal page.

“More than 80% of MDPI articles and reviews published in 2022 relate to the Sustainable Development Goals.” [source: InCites, Accessed on 21.08.2023]

As at August 2023, MDPI boasts 14 journals dedicated to sustainability-related topics. Our first journal in this area, Sustainability, has published over 29,000 articles on the SDGs, accumulating over 240,000 citations (source: InCites, as at 1 January 2023). These journals serve as vital platforms for researchers to share insights and address environmental challenges. In addition:

MDPI journals specializing in sustainability-related topics:

  • 2009: Sustainability
  • 2012: Resources
  • 2013: Climate
  • 2014: Environments
  • 2016: Recycling
  • 2019: Clean Technologies
  • 2020: Sustainable Chemistry
  • 2021: Wind, Biomass, Conservation, Pollutants, Solar
  • 2022: Waste, Microplastics

Read more:

Impactful Research

Highly Cited Articles in Sustainability

In 2022, content published in Sustainability and indexed in Journal Citation Reports (JCR) received nearly 190,000 citations. This highlights the fact that Sustainability publishes highly cited research articles related to environmental sciences and SDG-related topics such as climate action.

We are pleased to share that Sustainability received a 2022 CiteScore of 5.8, marking a 16% increase from the 2021 metric. Specifically, the CiteScore positions Sustainability as follows: Q1 (27 out of 163) in the “Environmental Science (miscellaneous)” category, and Q1 (101 out of 779) in the “Geography Planning and Development” category. For additional journal statistics, please visit here.

“Sustainability received a 2022 CiteScore of 5.8”

While MDPI journals such as Climate and Atmosphere have a distinct focus on atmosphere pollution and its impact on climate processes, journals like Sustainability, Environments, Water, Remote Sensing, and IJERPH publish content related to climate change. These journals have published over 32,300 articles related to SDG 13: Climate Action.

Highly Cited Papers in Sustainability

Below are several highly cited papers published in Sustainability over the past three years. Citation metrics are current as at 15 August 2023.

1. “A Global Assessment: Can Renewable Energy Replace Fossil Fuels by 2050?
Authors: Jerry L. Holechek, Hatim M. E. Geli, Mohammed N. Sawalhah, and Raul Valdez
Sustainability 2022, 14(8), 4792; https://doi.org/10.3390/su14084792
Citations: Crossref (97), Scopus (91), Web of Science (82), Google Scholar (125)

This paper addresses one of the most significant challenges of climate change – achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2050. The meta-analysis suggests that while difficult, this transition is possible through the concerted application of pathways, lifestyle changes, and global cooperation.

2. “Anxiety and the Ecological Crisis: An Analysis of Eco-Anxiety and Climate Anxiety
Author: Panu Pihkala
Sustainability 2020, 12(19), 7836; https://doi.org/10.3390/su12197836
Citations: Crossref (144), Scopus (121), Web of Science (159), Google Scholar (382)

This paper has received substantial media attention, including coverage by The Guardian, BBC, Vice, and CNBC. An interview with Dr. Panu Pihkala, a leading interdisciplinary researcher on the topic, can be found on MDPI’s podcast: Insight Faster, Episode 1.

3. “Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture and Its Mitigation Strategies: A Review
Authors: Gurdeep Singh Malhi, Manpreet Kaur, and Prashant Kaushik
Sustainability 2021, 13(3), 1318; https://doi.org/10.3390/su13031318
Citations: Crossref (207), Scopus (221), Web of Science (186), Google Scholar (355)

This paper reviews literature on climate change, addressing its causes, future projections, impact on agriculture, including plant physiology, growth, productivity, pest infestation, and the economic implications of mitigation strategies.

4. Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Ecosystem Services, Sustainable Development Goals, and Need to Focus on Circular Economy and Policy Interventions
Authors: Rakesh Kumar, Anurag Verma, Arkajyoti Shome, Rama Sinha, Srishti Sinha, Prakash Kumar Jha, Ritesh Kumar, Pawan Kumar, Shubham, Shreyas Das, Prabhakar Sharma, and P. V. Vara Prasad
Sustainability 2021, 13(17), 9963; https://doi.org/10.3390/su13179963
Citations: Crossref (134), Scopus (136), Web of Science (113), Google Scholar (184)

This review aims to assess the adverse effects of plastic pollution on ecosystems, link the management of plastic with the SDGs, and propose policy measures using transdisciplinary approaches. Empowering communities to reduce plastic use is crucial. Addressing global plastic pollution is a priority.

Sustainability is an international, cross-disciplinary, open access journal that explores environmental, cultural, economic, and social sustainability of human beings. It provides a forward-looking platform for research on sustainability and sustainable development, and is published semi-monthly online by MDPI. Sustainability is affiliated with The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) and The International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB).

Read more:

Inside MDPI

President of Ireland Authors Editorial in MDPI Journal Sustainability

It’s a very special occasion when the president of a country takes the initiative to write an editorial for a journal. Michael D. Higgins, President of the Republic of Ireland, has contributed his insights to a forthcoming Special Issue in Sustainability:

This Special Issue, focusing on “making sustainable development happen” at grassroots levels, allows for perspectives from, and on, the major world faiths, exploring how challenges have been conceptualised and addressed, in addition to case studies of faith-based sustainability initiatives in practice.

The experience of faith institutions and communities in translating theological and moral commitments to sustainable development into action is now a topic we must examine with urgency; one on which I am so glad this Special Issue focuses.

As President of Ireland, I very much support this Special Issue of Sustainability. It is my great hope that the contents of the papers contained herein will assist in making sustainable development happen at grassroots levels across the world so that we can cooperate together, people of faith and of none, to ensure a just, inclusive and sustainable future for all on our fragile planet.

Read the completed editorial here:

Special Issue “Faith and Sustainable Development: Exploring Practice, Progress and Challenges among Faith Communities and Institutions”: Foreword by the President of Ireland
Author: Michael D. Higgins
Sustainability 2023, 15(12), 9683; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15129683

Coming Together for Science

The World Sustainability Forum 2023

The World Sustainability Forum (WSF) is a biennial MDPI event focused on sustainability. WSF 2023 marks the tenth anniversary of the conference series, taking place on 14 September. For the first time, the event will be hosted as a 24-hour conference across three locations – Singapore, Basel in Switzerland, and Toronto in Canada – alongside virtual streaming.

This unique format allows us to span three time zones, providing live coverage of critical sustainability-related topics throughout the day:

  • The Singapore Hub, chaired by Professor Horn Mun Cheah and Associate Professor Renee Tan, will explore “Sustainability for Social and Community Impact”.
  • The Basel Hub, chaired by Prof. Dr. Anet Režek Jambrak and Dr. Lela Mélon, will delve into “Sustainability in the industry, and at university and corporate settings”.
  • The Toronto Hub, led by Dr. Umberto Berardi, will discuss “The Sustainable Built Environment”.

MDPI Sustainability Foundation: Recognizing Excellence in Sustainability Research

The MDPI Sustainability Foundation supports researchers through two sustainability-focused awards:

  1. The World Sustainability Award, amounting to USD 100,000, is given to senior researchers.
  2. The Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, valued at USD 20,000, sponsored by the journal Sustainability, is presented to early-career researchers.

The winners of the Sustainability Foundation will be formally awarded during the WSF2023 on 14 September. Interviews with the award winners and finalists are available below.

2023 World Sustainability Award Winners

  1. Professor Michael R. Templeton
  2. Professor Tom Lyon
  3. Dr Krithi K. Karanth

Interviews with 2023 Emerging Sustainability Leader Award Finalists

  • Dr. Bahareh Kamranzad
  • Dr. Youjin Kim
  • Dr. Julia Lohmann

As a hybrid event, WSF23 provides scholars with the option to attend in person at one of the conference sites or, for a more sustainable approach, virtually. All sessions will be recorded and archived for future access. Registration is open until 3 September 2023, with in-person and virtual tickets available here.

Read more:

Closing Thoughts

“Co-opetition”: Collaboration Plus Healthy Competition – A Visit to Elsevier

I firmly believe in fostering collaboration and at the same time promoting healthy competition within the academic publishing industry. The market offers ample room for publishers and related companies to provide valuable services and products that enrich the academic community. While MDPI is recognized for its efficient and streamlined processes –thanks to our over 6,000 colleagues, in-house tools, and initiatives that support the author journey – our ethos has always involved learning from and collaborating with other organizations.

MDPI’s Interaction with Elsevier

In January 2023, I had a brief conversation with Judy Verses, President of Global Academic and Government Markets at Elsevier, following her participation in a panel discussion at the Academic Publishers Europe event in Berlin. One of the highlights for me was Judy’s insight into the impact of research, particularly her emphasis on the role of collaboration, including policy and showing the impact of research to influence on funding decisions.

“Such collaborations drive forward-looking strategies to elevate our support for the scholarly community”

Judy and I resumed our discussion in August, when I visited Elsevier's office to review current projects, such as our recent agreement with Science Direct and the continued indexing of MDPI journals in Scopus (indexing database owned by Elsevier). We also explored possible opportunities for the future, including a potential collaboration to expand MDPI’s Scilit data infrastructure. This endeavour aims to aggregate and provide access to scholarly metadata encompassing journal articles, conference papers, books, preprints, and more. While these discussions are ongoing, the underlying principle remains that such collaborations drive forward-looking strategies to elevate our services and support for the scholarly community.

It was great that Judy and I acknowledged the merits of 'co-opetition,' a concept based of the belief that fostering cooperation alongside healthy competition can lead to shared advancements for both individual companies and the industry at large.

‘Fully OA’ Organizations Dedicated to Open Access

MDPI proudly aligns with the ‘Fully OA’ group, a collaborative initiative comprising nine organizations dedicated to Open Access. Our monthly meetings, including an OASPA representative, serve as platforms to share non-confidential information, resources, and projects. These gatherings also facilitate discussions on topics relevant to fully OA organizations. Occasionally, joint actions spring from these interactions, such as collaborative blog posts on pertinent subjects and joint statements, such as a recent response to the House Appropriations Committee.

This display of cooperation among competing entities forms a strategic alliance focused on nurturing the best interests of the OA publishing model.

As I wrap up this third edition of the CEO Letter, I encourage you to seize opportunities for collaboration and contribute to advancing our shared academic culture. As the African proverb has it, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

29 August 2023
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2022 in the Section “Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology”


The “Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” Section in Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991) publishes high-quality research on both fundamental and applied nanoscience and nanotechnology, including the rational design of nanomaterials and processes with a substantial environmental impact.

Due to this being an open access journal, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all the articles. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2022 below:

1. “Recent Trends in Nano-Fertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture under Climate Change for Global Food Security”
by Krishan K. Verma, Xiu-Peng Song, Abhishek Joshi, Dan-Dan Tian, Vishnu D. Rajput, Munna Singh, Jaya Arora, Tatiana Minkina and Yang-Rui Li
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(1), 173; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12010173
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/1/173
Cited by 50 | Viewed by 9895

2. “Nanoplastics and Human Health: Hazard Identification and Biointerface”
by Hanpeng Lai, Xing Liu and Man Qu
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(8), 1298; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12081298
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/8/1298
Cited by 27 | Viewed by 4222

3. “Dispersion of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes into White Cement Mortars: The Effect of Concentration and Surfactants”
by Zoi S. Metaxa, Spyridoula Boutsioukou, Maria Amenta, Evangelos P. Favvas, Stavros K. Kourkoulis and Nikolaos D. Alexopoulos
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(6), 1031; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12061031
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/6/1031
Cited by 15 | Viewed by 1781

4. “Environmental Fate and Toxicity of Sunscreen-Derived Inorganic Ultraviolet Filters in Aquatic Environments: A Review”
by Shengwu Yuan, Jingying Huang, Xia Jiang, Yuxiong Huang, Xiaoshan Zhu and Zhonghua Cai
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(4), 699; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12040699
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/4/699
by 14 | Viewed by 3919

5. “Metal–Organic-Framework-Derived Ball-Flower-like Porous Co3O4/Fe2O3 Heterostructure with Enhanced Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Activity”
by Qi Cao, Qingqing Li, Zhichao Pi, Jing Zhang, Li-Wei Sun, Junzhou Xu, Yunyi Cao, Junye Cheng and Ye Bian
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(6), 904; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12060904
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/6/904
Cited by 13 | Viewed by 1883

6. “Toxic Effects and Mechanisms of Silver and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Zebrafish Embryos in Aquatic Ecosystems”
by Yen-Ling Lee, Yung-Sheng Shih, Zi-Yu Chen, Fong-Yu Cheng, Jing-Yu Lu, Yuan-Hua Wu and Ying-Jan Wang
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(4), 717; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12040717
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/4/717
Cited by 13 | Viewed by 1996

7. “Synthesis and Characterization of Ag/ZnO Nanoparticles for Bacteria Disinfection in Water”
by Julia de O. Primo, Dienifer F. Horsth, Jamille de S. Correa, Arkaprava Das, Carla Bittencourt, Polona Umek, Ana Guilherme Buzanich, Martin Radtke, Kirill V. Yusenko, Cristina Zanette et al.
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(10), 1764; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12101764
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/10/1764
Cited by 13 | Viewed by 1920

8. “Safety Assessment of 2D MXenes: In Vitro and In Vivo”
by Jialong Wu, Yanyan Yu and Gaoxing Su
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(5), 828; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12050828
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/5/828
Cited by 12 | Viewed by 1961

9. “Synthesis of a Lignin/Zinc Oxide Hybrid Nanoparticles System and Its Application by Nano-Priming in Maize”
by Daniele Del Buono, Francesca Luzi, Ciro Tolisano, Debora Puglia and Alessandro Di Michele
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 568; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030568
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/568
Cited by 7 | Viewed by 2100

10. “The Impact of Fine Particulate Matter 2.5 on the Cardiovascular System: A Review of the Invisible Killer”
by Shaherin Basith, Balachandran Manavalan, Tae Hwan Shin, Chan Bae Park, Wang-Soo Lee, Jaetaek Kim and Gwang Lee
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(15), 2656; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12152656
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/15/2656
Cited by 7 | Viewed by 3004

18 August 2023
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2022 in the Section “Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures”


The Section “Synthesis, Interfaces, and Nanostructures” of Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991) aims to publish original and high-quality research, communications, articles, and review articles in the broad area of the chemistry of interfaces and nanostructures.

As all the articles published in our journal are in an open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full text. We welcome you to read the top ten selected papers published in 2022 listed below:

“Ferrimagnetic Large Single Domain Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Hyperthermia Applications”
by Diana Zahn, Joachim Landers, Juliana Buchwald, Marco Diegel, Soma Salamon, Robert Müller, Moritz Köhler, Gernot Ecke, Heiko Wende and Silvio Dutz
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 343; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030343
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/343

“Bio-Inspired Nanostructured Ti-6Al-4V Alloy: The Role of Two Alkaline Etchants and the Hydrothermal Processing Duration on Antibacterial Activity”
by Richard Bright, Andrew Hayles, Jonathan Wood, Neethu Ninan, Dennis Palms, Rahul M. Visalakshan, Anouck Burzava, Toby Brown, Dan Barker and Krasimir Vasilev
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(7), 1140; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12071140
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/7/1140

“A Facile Design of Solution-Phase Based VS2 Multifunctional Electrode for Green Energy Harvesting and Storage”
by Supriya A. Patil, Iqra Rabani, Sajjad Hussain, Young-Soo Seo, Jongwan Jung, Nabeen K. Shrestha, Hyunsik Im and Hyungsang Kim
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 339; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030339
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/339

“Reinforcing Poly(methyl methacrylate) with Bacterial Cellulose Nanofibers Chemically Modified with Methacryolyl Groups”
by Hiroyuki Kono, Haruto Tsujisaki and Kenji Tajima
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 537; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030537
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/537

“Enhanced Li-Ion Rate Capability and Stable Efficiency Enabled by MoSe2 Nanosheets in Polymer-Derived Silicon Oxycarbide Fiber Electrodes”
by Sonjoy Dey, Shakir Bin Mujib and Gurpreet Singh
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 553; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030553
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/553

“Formamidinium Lead Halide Perovskite Nanocomposite Scintillators”
by Isabel H. B. Braddock, Maya Al Sid Cheikh, Joydip Ghosh, Roma E. Mulholland, Joseph G. O’Neill, Vlad Stolojan, Carol Crean, Stephen J. Sweeney and Paul J. Sellin
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(13), 2141; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12132141
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/13/2141

“Low-Cost, High-Yield ZnO Nanostars Synthesis for Pseudocapacitor Applications”
by Gisella Maria Di Mari, Giacometta Mineo, Giorgia Franzò, Salvatore Mirabella, Elena Bruno and Vincenzina Strano
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(15), 2588; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12152588
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/15/2588

“Applications of Chitosan-Alginate-Based Nanoparticles—An Up-to-Date Review”
by Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu and Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(2), 186; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12020186
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/2/186

“Natural Polymers and Their Nanocomposites Used for Environmental Applications”
by Ecaterina Matei, Andra Mihaela Predescu, Maria Râpă, Anca Andreea Țurcanu, Ileana Mateș, Nicolae Constantin and Cristian Predescu
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(10), 1707; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12101707
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/10/1707

“Application of Triboelectric Nanogenerator in Fluid Dynamics Sensing: Past and Future”
by Leo N. Y. Cao, Zijie Xu and Zhong Lin Wang
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(19), 3261; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12193261
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/19/3261

18 August 2023
Meet Us at the 2023 China Biomaterials Conference, 12–15 October 2023, Chongqing, China


Conference: 2023 China Biomaterials Conference (CSBM2023)
Date: 12–15 October 2023
Booth: #B4

MDPI journals will be attending the 2023 China Biomaterials Conference (CSBM2023) as an exhibitor. This meeting will be held in Chongqing, China, from 12 to 15 October 2023.

The theme of the conference is “Innovative Biomaterials to Protect People's Health”, focusing on the frontiers of biomaterials science, technological innovation, achievement transformation, regulatory science, etc., to discuss and share the latest developments in the current field of biomaterials.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

  • IJMS;
  • JFB;
  • Bioengineering;
  • Biomimetics;
  • Marine Drugs;
  • Polymers;
  • Nanomaterials;
  • Biomedicines;
  • Micromachines;
  • Pharmaceutics;
  • Electrochem.

If you plan on attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (#B4) and speak with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit http://2023.csbm.org.cn/index.php/index/index/index.html.

17 August 2023
MDPI’s 2022 Young Investigator Awards in Chemistry and Materials Science—Winners Announced


MDPI’s Young Investigator Awards recognize promising junior researchers, acknowledge their contributions, and enhance communication among scientists. We are proud to present the winners for the year 2022 in chemistry and materials science. The winners were selected by the journals’ Award Evaluation Committee.

We warmly congratulate the awarded young investigators for their outstanding contributions. MDPI will continue to provide support and recognition for the academic community.

Crystals:

  • Mattia Biesuz, University of Trento, Italy

Metals:

  • Yonggang Yao, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

Molecules:          

  • Cesar de la Fuente-Nunez, University of Pennsylvania, USA

Nanomaterials:

  • Liang Huang, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
  • Aiping Chen, Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT), USA
  • Leonardo Ricotti, BioRobotics Institute of Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (SSSA), Italy

About MDPI Awards:

In order to reward the academic community, especially young researchers, and enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their fields.

To see more MDPI awards, click here.

17 August 2023
MDPI’s 2022 Travel Awards in Chemistry and Materials Science—Winners Announced


We are proud to recognize the winners of MDPI’s 2022 Travel Awards in chemistry and materials science for their outstanding presentations and present them with the prize.

MDPI journals regularly offer travel awards to encourage junior scientists to present their latest research at academic conferences in specific fields, which helps increase their influence.

The winners mentioned below were carefully selected by the journal editors based on an outline of their research and the work to be presented at an academic conference.

We would like to warmly congratulate the winners of the 2022 Travel Awards and wish them the greatest success with their future research endeavors. MDPI will continue to enhance communication among scientists.

Catalysts:           

  • Shiva Mohajernia, University of Siegen, Germany

Chemistry:          

  • Maria Antonietta Casulli, Sophia University Yotsuya Campus, Japan            

Gels:     

  • Lan Xiao, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

Materials:           

  • Danila Merino, Smart Materials Group of the Italian Institute of Technology, Italy
  • Elena Blundo, University of Rome, Italy

Nanomaterials:   

  • Arun Kumar, Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, Italy
  • Elena Blundo, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy            

Separations:        

  • Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

About MDPI Awards:

In order to reward the academic community, especially young researchers, and enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their fields.

To see more MDPI awards, click here.

17 August 2023
MDPI’s 2022 Outstanding Reviewer Awards in Chemistry and Materials Science—Winners Announced


In order to acknowledge our reviewers, who so generously dedicate their time to reviewing papers and demonstrate diligence, professionalism, and timeliness when reviewing manuscripts, MDPI journals regularly offer outstanding reviewer awards to scholars who participate in the peer-review process.

We are proud to recognize the winners for the 2022 Outstanding Reviewer Awards in chemistry and materials science for their outstanding contributions among the extensive competition.

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the winners on their achievements. MDPI will continue to provide support and recognition for the academic community.

Catalysts:

  • Aleksandr S. Kazachenko, Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Science, Russia
  • Ionut Banu, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania
  • Shahid Zaman, Southern University of Science and Technology, China
  • Rahat Javaid, Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, Japan

Coatings:

  • Anca Mazare, Friedrich-Alexander University, Germany
  • Costica Bejinariu, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Romania

Fibers:

  • Aref Abbasi Moud, University of British Columbia, Canada
  • Amit Kenny, Shamoon College of Engineering, Ashdod, Israel

Gels:

  • Bapan Pramanik, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
  • Mutian Hua, University of California, USA            

JFB:

  • Elisa Boanini, University of Bologna, Italy

Materials:

  • Alexander Sobolev, Ariel University, Israel
  • Anca Mazare, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Germany
  • László Almásy, Centre for Energy Research, Hungary
  • Valerio Belardi, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
  • Wenbin Zhou, Imperial College London, UK
  • Piotr A. Gauden, Nicholas Copernicus University, Poland

Magnetochemistry:

  • Moustafa Darwish, Tanta University, Egypt

Metals: 

  • Wolfgang Löser, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW), Germany
  • Weimin Wang, Shandong University, China

Nanomaterials:

  • Gueorgui Gueorguiev, Linköping University, Sweden
  • Tsung-Rong Kuo, Taipei Medical University, China
  • Kisan Chhetri, Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea

Polymers:

  • Yiwen Li, Sichuan University, China
  • Saulius Grigalevicius, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
  • Mirela-Fernanda Zaltariov, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romania
  • Narsimha Mamidi, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
  • Nikolaos Politakos, University of the Basque Country, Spain

Separations:

  • Balawanthrao Jadhav, South Dakota State University, USA
  • Łukasz Dąbrowski, Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Poland
  • Sidi Zhu, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China

About MDPI Awards:

In order to reward the academic community, especially young researchers, and enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their fields.

For more MDPI awards, click here.

17 August 2023
MDPI’s 2022 Best PhD Thesis Awards in Chemistry and Materials Science—Winners Announced


MDPI’s Best PhD Thesis Awards are presented to recognize the young scholars who are judged to have completed the most outstanding PhD thesis in their field of research, and to encourage them to continue their outstanding work and further contribution to their field.

We would like to warmly congratulate the winners of the 2022 Best PhD Thesis Awards and wish them success with their future research endeavors. MDPI will continue to enhance communication among scientists.

Ceramics:

  • “Metal Nanoparticle Carbon Nanocomposites to Produce Electrochemical Devices for Environmental Water Monitoring”
    by Wenchao Duan, Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC) and Instituto de Microelectrónica de Barcelona (IMB-CNM-CSIC), Spain

Crystals:

  • “Modeling and Design of a Phononic Crystal with Piezoelectric Defects for Broadband Energy Localization and Harvesting”
    by Soo-Ho Jo, Department of Mechanical Engineering at Seoul National University, South Korea

Logistics:

  • “A Decision-Support Framework for Smart and Sustainable Reverse Logistics Network Design”
    by Xu Sun, The Arctic University of Norway, Norway

Macromol:

  • “Polymer Drug Carriers for Immuno-Oncotherapy”
    by Marina Rodrigues Tavares, Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic
  • “Design and Fabrication of Advanced Materials Obtained from Hemp Fibers and Sustainable Polymers”
    by Gianluca Viscusi, Department of Industrial Engineering-University of Salerno, Italy

Materials:

  • “Ultrafast Processes in Perylene and Rubrene Systems: Singlet Fission, Excimer Formation and Charge Transfer”
    by Wenjun Ni, Dalian University of Technology, China

Metals:

  • “Computational and Experimental Thermo-Mechanics of Metal Additive Manufacturing: Stress, Warpage, Cracks and Properties”
    by Xufei Lu, Technical University of Catalonia (UPC), Spain

Molecules:

  • “Development of Modern Sample Preparation Techniques Utilizing Novel Materials Combined with Chromatographic and Spectrometric Methods for the Determination of Environmental Pollutants in Food and Environmental Samples”
    by Natalia Manousi, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
  • “Studying Protein Function with Fluorescent Nanoantennas”
    by Scott G. Harroun, University of Montreal, Canada

Nanomaterials:

  • “Predictive Modelling of Ultrafast Hot Carrier Dynamics and Nonlinear Photothermal Phenomena in Designer Nanophotonic Structures”
    by Andrea Schirato, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Physchem:

  • “Studying Protein Function with Fluorescent Nanoantennas”
    by Scott G. Harroun, Université de Montréal / Polytechnique Montréal, Canada

Polymers:

  • “Formation, Modification and New Applications of Orderly Structured Titanium Oxide Nanostructures”
    by Simonas Ramanavicius, State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Lithuania 

Sustainable Chemistry:

  • “Electrochemical Routes for Upgrading Carbon-based Greenhouse Gases”
    by Aditya Prajapati, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA

About MDPI Awards:

In order to reward the academic community, especially young researchers, and enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their fields.

To see more MDPI awards, click here.

17 August 2023
MDPI’s Best Paper Awards in Chemistry and Materials Sciences—Winners Announced in 2022


The purpose of our best paper awards is to promote and recognize the most impactful contributions published within MDPI journals.

The editors of each journal have carefully selected reviews and research papers through a rigorous judging process based on criteria such as the scientific merit, overall impact and the quality of presentation of the papers published in the journal.

We are honored to present the winners announced in 2022 in chemistry and materials science, who were selected among an extensive competition, and congratulate the authors for their outstanding scientific publications. MDPI will continue to provide support and recognition for the academic community.

C:

Coatings:

Fibers:

Inorganics:

Magnetochemistry:

Materials:

Membranes:

Molecules:

Nanomaterials:

Polymers:

About MDPI Awards:

In order to reward the academic community, especially young researchers, and enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their fields.

To see more MDPI awards, click here.

16 August 2023
Meet Us at the 9th International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology (ChinaNANO 2023), 26–28 August 2023, Beijing, China


The ChinaNANO conferences have been held biennially since 2005 and have garnered great success in the field of nanoscience. The 2021 conference was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

After a four-year hiatus, the conference is returning. ChinaNANO 2023 is a highly anticipated international nanotechnology conference that will provide an unparalleled opportunity for global colleagues to reconnect and engage in discussions on the latest scientific breakthroughs, technological advancements, and emerging trends in the field. As the largest and most prestigious conference on nanotechnology in Asia and beyond, ChinaNANO 2023 is expected to draw more than 2500 participants.

MDPI will be attending the event as an exhibitor, and we welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

We are looking forward to meeting you at our booth, where you can find more information about the journals attending the conference:

  • Nanomaterials;
  • Nanomanufacturing;
  • Symmetry;
  • Crystals;
  • Micromachines;
  • Materials;
  • Inorganics;
  • Batteries;
  • Applied Nano;
  • Molecules;
  • Nanoenergy Advances;
  • Electronics.

Our representatives Ms. Sally Tsui and Ms. Cassie Zhang are eager to answer your questions and address any inquiries you may have.

We welcome you to Beijing in August 2023!

You can find out more about the conference at the following link: http://www.chinanano.org.cn/en/.

14 August 2023
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2022 in the Section “Nanophotonics Materials and Devices”


1. “Perovskite Quantum Dots for Emerging Displays: Recent Progress and Perspectives”
by Xinxin Ren, Xiang Zhang, Hongxing Xie, Junhu Cai, Chenhui Wang, Enguo Chen, Sheng Xu, Yun Ye, Jie Sun, Qun Yan et al.
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(13), 2243; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12132243
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/13/2243
Cited by 19 | Viewed by 4157

2. “Manufacture of High-Efficiency and Stable Lead-Free Solar Cells through Antisolvent Quenching Engineering”
by Amal Bouich, Julia Marí-Guaita, Bernabé Marí Soucase and Pablo Palacios
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(17), 2901; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12172901
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/17/2901
Cited by 18 | Viewed by 1231

3. “Phyto-Capped Ag Nanoparticles: Green Synthesis, Characterization, and Catalytic and Antioxidant Activities”
by Mohamed G. M. Kordy, Mohammed Abdel-Gabbar, Hanan A. Soliman, Ghadah Aljohani, Mohammad Bin Sabt, Inas A. Ahmed and Mohamed Shaban
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 373; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030373
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/373
Cited by 16 | Viewed by 3714

4. “Magnetic Field Sensing Based on Whispering Gallery Mode with Nanostructured Magnetic Fluid-Infiltrated Photonic Crystal Fiber”
by Chencheng Zhang, Shengli Pu, Zijian Hao, Boyu Wang, Min Yuan and Yuxiu Zhang
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(5), 862; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12050862
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/5/862
Cited by 15 | Viewed by 2307

5. “Numerical Study to Enhance the Sensitivity of a Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensor with BlueP/WS2-Covered Al2O3-Nickel Nanofilms”
by Shivangani, Maged F. Alotaibi, Yas Al-Hadeethi, Pooja Lohia, Sachin Singh, D. K. Dwivedi, Ahmad Umar, Hamdah M. Alzayed, Hassan Algadi and Sotirios Baskoutas
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(13), 2205; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12132205
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/13/2205
Cited by 13 | Viewed by 1367

6. “Optical Interconnects Finally Seeing the Light in Silicon Photonics: Past the Hype”
by Hosam Mekawey, Mohamed Elsayed, Yehea Ismail and Mohamed A. Swillam
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 485; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030485
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/485
Cited by 11 | Viewed by 3781

7. “Review of Metasurfaces and Metadevices: Advantages of Different Materials and Fabrications”
by Wei-Lun Hsu, Yen-Chun Chen, Shang Ping Yeh, Qiu-Chun Zeng, Yao-Wei Huang and Chih-Ming Wang
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(12), 1973; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12121973
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/12/1973
Cited by 10 | Viewed by 2441

8. “Aerosol Dry Printing for SERS and Photoluminescence-Active Gold Nanostructures Preparation for Detection of Traces in Dye Mixtures”
by Victor Ivanov, Anna Lizunova, Oxana Rodionova, Andrei Kostrov, Denis Kornyushin, Arseniy Aybush, Arina Golodyayeva, Alexey Efimov and Victor Nadtochenko
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 448; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030448
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/448
Cited by 9 | Viewed by 1428

9. “Investigation of the Surface Coating, Humidity Degradation, and Recovery of Perovskite Film Phase for Solar-Cell Applications”
by Amal Bouich, Julia Marí-Guaita, Faisal Baig, Yousaf Hameed Khattak, Bernabé Marí Soucase and Pablo Palacios
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(17), 3027; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12173027
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/17/3027
Cited by 9 | Viewed by 1206

10. “Light-Emitting Diodes Based on InGaN/GaN Nanowires on Microsphere-Lithography-Patterned Si Substrates”
by Liliia Dvoretckaia, Vladislav Gridchin, Alexey Mozharov, Alina Maksimova, Anna Dragunova, Ivan Melnichenko, Dmitry Mitin, Alexandr Vinogradov, Ivan Mukhin and Georgy Cirlin
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(12), 1993; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12121993
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/12/1993
Cited by 8 | Viewed by 1822

14 August 2023
Meet Us at the 17th European Congress and Exhibition on Advanced Materials and Processes (FEMS EUROMAT 2023), 3–7 September 2023, Frankfurt am Main, Germany


The 17th European Congress and Exhibition on Advanced Materials and Processes (FEMS EUROMAT 2023) will be held from 3 to 7 September 2023, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The conference is organized by the German Materials Society.

Areas include the following:

  • Functional materials;
  • Structural materials;
  • Processing;
  • Characterization and modeling;
  • Energy and transportation;
  • Materials for healthcare;
  • Education, strategy, and technology transfer;
  • Materials for circularity and sustainability.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at booth #B-20 and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://euromat2023.com/congress/welcome-address.

8 August 2023
Recruiting Editorial Board Members for Nanomaterials


Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991) is currently recruiting prominent scholars from around the world to join our Editorial Board. Nanomaterials is an international, peer reviewed, open-access journal that is published semimonthly online by MDPI. The journal focuses on the properties and applications of nanomaterials.

High Visibility: indexed within Scopus, SCIE (Web of Science), PubMed, PMC, CAPlus / SciFinder, Inspec, and other databases;
Journal Rank: JCR–Q1 (“Physics”, “Applied”)/CiteScore–Q1 (“General Chemical Engineering”);
Rapid Publication: manuscripts are peer-reviewed and a first decision is provided to authors approximately 11.7 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 2.6 days (median values for papers published in this journal in the first half of 2023);
Impact Factor: 5.3 (2022);
Citecore: 7.4 (2022).

The primary responsibilities of Editorial Board Members are as follows:

  • Pre-screening and making decisions on manuscripts related to their research interests;
  • Setting up at least one Special Issue during their term, on a topic related to their research interests (or supervising Special Issues related to their research field);
  • Providing input or feedback regarding journal policies;
  • Helping to promote the journal among their peers or at conferences;
  • Attending Editorial Board meetings to suggest journal development strategies;
  • Reviewing manuscripts.

The benefits of becoming an Editorial Board Member include the following:

  • The opportunity to publish one paper, free of charge, per year in Nanomaterials, as well as receiving discounts for papers invited from your scientific network;
  • A certificate recognizing you as an Editorial Board Member of Nanomaterials;
  • Nanomaterials may offer sponsorship for conferences organized by you as well as offer you travel grants when attending related conferences;
  • The term of Editorial Board Members is two years, after which they may be reappointed or have the chance to be selected as Section Editor-In-Chief or Section Associate Editor.

The application criteria for becoming an Editorial Board Member include the following:

  • Have a Ph.D.;
  • Have knowledge and experience in editing international journals;
  • Have published a certain number of research results with academic influence in related fields.

To apply for this position (in one of our Sections), please contact the Nanomaterials Editorial Office ([email protected]) with the following two files attached:

  • A full academic CV;
  • A short cover letter that details your interest and enthusiasm for the position.

If you have potential candidates to recommend or need further information, we would be truly grateful if you could contact us via email. Your valuable assistance will be highly appreciated. We look forward to hearing from you.

Nanomaterials Editorial Office

3 August 2023
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2022 in the Section “Biology and Medicines”


1. “Pharmacokinetics of PEGylated Gold Nanoparticles: In Vitro–In Vivo Correlation”
by Tibor Dubaj, Katarina Kozics, Monika Sramkova, Alena Manova, Neus G. Bastús, Oscar H. Moriones, Yvonne Kohl, Maria Dusinska, Elise Runden-Pran, Victor Puntes et al.
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 511; doi:10.3390/nano12030511
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/511

2. “Chitosan-Based Nanogels: Synthesis and Toxicity Profile for Drug Delivery to Articular Joints”
by Seng Manivong, Araceli Garcia Ac, Shunmoogum A. Patten, Julio C. Fernandes, Mohamed Benderdour, Xavier Banquy, Florina Moldovan and Valérie Gaëlle Roullin
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(8), 1337; doi:10.3390/nano12081337
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/8/1337

3. “Electrospun PLGA Membranes with Incorporated Moxifloxacin-Loaded Silica-Based Mesoporous Nanocarriers for Periodontal Regeneration”
by Georgia K. Pouroutzidou, Maria Lazaridou, Chrysanthi Papoulia, Ioannis Tsamesidis, Konstantinos Chrissafis, George Vourlias, Konstantinos M. Paraskevopoulos, Dimitrios Bikiaris and Eleana Kontonasaki
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(5), 850; doi:10.3390/nano12050850
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/5/850

4. “Construction of Double-Shelled Hollow Ag2S@Polydopamine Nanocomposites for Fluorescence-Guided, Dual Stimuli-Responsive Drug Delivery and Photothermal Therapy”
by Minjie Gao, Zehua Han, Xu Zhang, Xueyan Zou, Lichao Peng, Yanbao Zhao and Lei Sun
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(12), 2068; doi:10.3390/nano12122068
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/12/2068

5. “Experimental Evaluation of Radiation Response and Thermal Properties of NPs-Loaded Tissues-Mimicking Phantoms”
by Somayeh Asadi, Sanzhar Korganbayev, Wujun Xu, Ana Katrina Mapanao, Valerio Voliani, Vesa-Pekka Lehto and Paola Saccomandi
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(6), 945; doi:10.3390/nano12060945
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/6/945

6. “Challenges and Strategies in Developing an Enzymatic Wearable Sweat Glucose Biosensor as a Practical Point-Of-Care Monitoring Tool for Type II Diabetes”
by Sook Mei Khor, Joonhwa Choi, Phillip Won and Seung Hwan Ko
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(2), 221; doi:10.3390/nano12020221
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/2/221

7. “Bacteria-Assisted Transport of Nanomaterials to Improve Drug Delivery in Cancer Therapy”
by Carla Jiménez-Jiménez, Víctor M. Moreno and María Vallet-Regí
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(2), 288; doi:10.3390/nano12020288
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/2/288

8. “Latest Advances in Biomimetic Cell Membrane-Coated and Membrane-Derived Nanovectors for Biomedical Applications”
by Riccardo Rampado, Paolo Caliceti and Marco Agostini
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(9), 1543; doi:10.3390/nano12091543
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/9/1543

9. “Peptide Self-Assembled Nanostructures: From Models to Therapeutic Peptides”
by Emanuela Gatto, Claudio Toniolo and Mariano Venanzi
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 466; doi:10.3390/nano12030466
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/466

10. “Review on Nanoparticles and Nanostructured Materials: Bioimaging, Biosensing, Drug Delivery, Tissue Engineering, Antimicrobial, and Agro-Food Applications”
by Vancha Harish, Devesh Tewari, Manish Gaur, Awadh Bihari Yadav, Shiv Swaroop, Mikhael Bechelany and Ahmed Barhoum
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 457; doi:10.3390/nano12030457
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/457

27 July 2023
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #2 - Open Peer-Review and IJERPH

Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.

In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.


Opening Thoughts

Open Peer Review Reports

Continuing the topic of openness from my inaugural monthly CEO letter, in these Opening Thoughts, I highlight the growth and importance of open peer-review reports at MDPI. Open peer reports align with the principles of open science, making the publishing process more transparent and facilitating rigorous peer review.

MDPI journals operate an open peer-review option by default, allowing authors to publish review reports and author responses (often referred to as open reports) together with the published paper. Publishing the reviewer reports and author responses together with the article provides greater transparency and trust for readers, as this allows them to track the editorial decision-making process. Open peer-review also encourages reviewers and editors to provide high-quality comments, as these will be made public if the article is accepted for publication.

Start and Growth of Open Peer Review at MDPI

The MDPI journal Life was a pioneer in offering this opportunity to its authors in 2014. The first MDPI article with peer-review reports openly published was a review by the Nobel Laureate Werner Arber, in which the review reports were published as supplementary material. By 2018, open peer-review was available across all MDPI journals. As such, MDPI authors have embraced the open peer-review model, providing a steady increase in the number of MDPI articles. As of 2023, approximately one-third (34.0%) of MDPI articles were published with open review reports.

As at July 2023, the percentage of MDPI articles published with open peer review has increased to 36.2% of the total papers published in 2023 so far, indicating ongoing growth in adoption.

Open peer review continues to play a critical role in the assessment of the peer-review process in Life. For further insights, please see the recent editorial by Dr. Pabulo Henrique Rampelotto, the former Editor-in-Chief of Life, who spearheaded the implementation of the open peer-review process.

Benefits of Open Peer Review

The benefits of open peer review include increased transparency, trust and constructive feedback. To promote open communication further and increase the robustness of the peer-review process, we encourage reviewers to sign their reports so that their name appears on the review report (this process is referred to as open identity). The default option is for reviewers to remain anonymous; however, by signing the reports, reviewers receive direct credit for their contribution to the peer-review process and show their commitment towards open science.

As the leading open access publisher, MDPI remains committed to promoting open peer-review and encourages authors to choose this approach. Our goal is to provide a rigorous and transparent peer-review process that benefits the scientific community, and we believe that open peer-review is a vital step in fostering openness and collaboration in scientific communication.

Impactful Research

MDPI Papers Cited in the News – IJERPH edition

Every month, our corporate marketing team compiles data from Altmetrics to create a list of MDPI papers that have been cited in the news. This list continues to grow as renowned news outlets regularly reference research published by MDPI in their articles.

During 2022, a total of 111,965 MDPI research papers were mentioned in prominent news outlets such as National Geographic, The Washington Post, Forbes, The Guardian, the BBC, CNN, Time, and Harvard Business Review.

Highly Cited Journal Publications

IJERPH, known for publishing impactful research, received the most news mentions among all MDPI journals in 2022, based on Altmetrics data:

  • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: 3509 mentions
  • Nutrients: 2698 mentions
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences: 1701 mentions
  • Journal of Clinical Medicine: 1131 mentions
  • Viruses: 1111 mentions

These numbers show the recognition and impact of the articles published in IJERPH. For a more detailed view of the journal’s most cited and viewed papers, you can visit here. In total, IJERPH has garnered over 28,000 mentions in prominent news outlets, and as at July 2023, an impressive count of over 17,000 papers cited 10 times or more. These figures highlight the impactful contribution of IJERPH publications to the scientific community.

Example of Recent Mentions

During May and June 2023, a noteworthy selection of articles from IJERPH was cited in news articles, including:

The Washington Post: “Bringing nature inside can improve your health. Here’s how to do it.”
IJERPH paper:Physiological Benefits of Viewing Nature: A Systematic Review of Indoor Experiments

Harvard Business Review: “How to Take Better Breaks at Work, According to Research
IJERPH paper:Canine-Assisted Therapy Improves Well-Being in Nurses

National Geographic: “Lyme disease is spreading fast—but a vaccine may be on the way
IJERPH paper:Range Expansion of Tick Disease Vectors in North America: Implications for Spread of Tick-Borne Disease

Inside MDPI

MDPI Develops an Artificial Intelligence Tool to Enhance the Peer-Review Process

At MDPI, we believe that rigorous peer-review is the corner-stone of high-quality academic publishing. We are grateful to the scholars who generously dedicate their time to peer-review articles submitted to MDPI journals. Their contributions are invaluable to the advancement of science.

Peer-review is a critical part of the publication process, ensuring that MDPI upholds the highest quality standards for the papers we publish. Every manuscript submitted to our journals undergoes a comprehensive peer-review process conducted by subject-matter experts.

To further enhance our peer-review process, our Data Analytics team has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool designed to support the selection of reviewers. This proprietary tool utilizes Natural Language Processing (NLP), a specially designed AI language model, to extract information from the title and abstract of submitted papers. It then searches our database for similar manuscripts and suggests potential reviewers based on this analysis. Integrated with MDPI's submission system (SuSy), the AI tool cross-references the suggested candidates with our reviewer database to verify their invitation status and availability.

The goal of this tool is to provide better targeted peer-review invitations, reducing the number of emails sent for each paper and increasing the efficiency of our editorial staff.

In the near future, our Data Analytics team plans to deploy similar AI projects to improve other critical aspects of our services, offering an enhanced experience to our authors and readers.

Click here to learn about MDPI’s review process, including procedures, responsibilities, and benefits.

Read more:

Coming Together for Science

The Future of IJERPH

On 5 July 2023, Prof. Dr. Paul B. Tchounwou, the founding Editor-in-Chief of IJERPH, along with five Section Editors in Chief (Prof. Dr. Germán Vicente-Rodríguez, Prof. Dr. Karl Goodkin, Prof. Dr. William A. Toscano, Prof. Dr. Jimmy T. Efird, and Prof. Dr. William Douglas Evans), gathered in Basel to discuss the future of the journal. The meeting provided an opportunity to address the recent decision by The Web of Science to delist IJERPH due to the journal failing the Content Relevance criterion, and propose best strategies that will ensure high scientific rigor as well as a clear scope and aim of IJERPH, going forward.

While the delisting is disappointing for IJERPH, as well as for our authors, academic editors, and the entire scientific community supporting our journal, we see it as an opportunity to reflect and prepare for the future direction of the journal.

Since its launch in 2004, IJERPH’s vision and mission have evolved to be more complete and comprehensive in engaging scientific communities. In light of this, we will refresh the journal’s aims and scope, ensuring they align with the organic expansion of IJERPH. Additionally, we will restructure the journal sections into broader categories, encouraging collaborative research and transdisciplinary approaches for authors. This is designed to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among diverse fields, contributing to a holistic understanding of health promotion and disease prevention. We are confident that these next steps will enhance the scientific strength and societal impact of our journal.

Journal Achievements

In addition to the productive discussions, we took the time to celebrate some of the remarkable achievements of IJERPH, which I highlight below:

  • Founded by Prof. Dr. Paul B. Tchounwou in 2004
  • Indexed in PubMed in 2008
  • Received its first Impact Factor in 2012
  • Published its 5000th paper in 2017
  • Over 60,000 papers published as at June 30, 2023
  • 131,628,173 paper views in 2018–2022
  • Over 28,000 mentions in prominent news outlets
  • 17,000 papers cited 10 times or more as at June 30, 2023
  • No.1 journal in the 2022 Google Scholar Metrics in the category of Public Health
  • Awarded several editions of Young Investigator Awards, Travel Awards, and Outstanding Reviewer Awards since 2018.

These achievements showcase the journal’s significant contributions to the field and its impact on global health. We are proud of the exceptional work accomplished by the IJERPH team and look forward to building upon this success in the years to come.

Closing Thoughts

MDPI’s Impact in Spain

During the past month, I had the opportunity to visit our new office building in Barcelona, where I met with our local colleagues to discuss the ways we serve the scholarly community, particularly in Spain. The multi-functional office plays a vital role in supporting various business needs, including editorial, design, conference management, data analytics, journal relationship management, publishing partnerships, and collaborations with societies.

Spain holds a significant position in MDPI’s global market, ranking as the fourth-largest contributor to the total number of papers published by MDPI as at July 2023, ranking next to Italy, the USA, and China, with Germany completing the top five.

The Numbers

Out of the 1,680,000 total MDPI articles published as at 25 July, almost 80,000 articles are contributed by Spanish authors, representing nearly 40,000 unique authors affiliated with Spanish institutions. Remarkably, over 6,300 of these authors hold editorial board member (EBM) positions within MDPI journals, with 30 of them serving as Editors-in-Chief (EiCs).

Our commitment to working with institutions is very evident in Spain, where we have successfully established over 40 Institutional Open Access Programs (IOAP) with esteemed institutions such as the University of Barcelona, the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Pompeu Fabra University, the University of Navarre, and Complutense University of Madrid.

Over the past five years, we have successfully organized eight in-person conferences in Barcelona, attracting over 1,150 registrations, with two forthcoming events scheduled for 2024. Barcelona's excellent connectivity to international airports makes it easily accessible to participants from around the world. Its welcoming atmosphere provides us with the perfect environment for knowledge-sharing, networking, and contributing to the local economy.

Our growth and presence in Spain are a true testament to the incredible service we provide to the scholarly community and the relationships we foster through responsive and collaborative communication. We look forward to continuing to support Spanish scholars, providing them a valuable and trusted experience with MDPI, the leader in open access publishing.

Testimonials

I close this letter as I did in the first edition, by sharing testimonials from our stakeholders. Here are a few IJERPH testimonials from a Spanish guest editor and an author:

Guest Editor
“I want to thank the kindness, attention and professionalism of the MDPI team throughout the editorial process of the Special Issue. I believe that it is a very professional and quality editorial process.”
- Professor Víctor Arufe-Giráldez, University of A Coruña
Special Issue in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: Physical Activity in Childhood and Adolescence
Special Issue in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: Physical Education: Present and Future
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Author
“I want to thank the rigor of the revisions made to the manuscripts to improve their quality, the support to the authors for the editor assignment system they have and the follow-up they carry out, for the speed in answering and in carrying out the entire process of the revision, and for doing all this at an affordable price.”
- Dr. María Paz García-Caro, University of Granada
Article in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: Factors Associated with Suicide Attempts and Suicides in the General Population of Andalusia (Spain)

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

25 July 2023
Meet Us at the 15th European Congress on Catalysis (EuropaCat 2023), 27 August–1 September 2023, Prague, Czech Republic


Conference: 15th European Congress on Catalysis (EuropaCat 2023)
Date: 27 August–1 September 2023
Location: Prague, Czech Republic

MDPI will be attending EuropaCat 2023 as an exhibitor. We welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

EuropaCat has become a traditional meeting place for scientists and researchers from academia and industry who are based all over Europe. Consequently, it has developed into a forum to discuss important challenges in the field of catalysis and the related industrial areas and beyond. The conference is jointly organized by the catalysis societies of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are planning to attend this conference, please do not hesitate to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.europacat2023.cz/.

11 July 2023
MDPI’s Newly Launched Journals in June 2023

With the first issue released in June 2023, five new MDPI journals disseminating multi-disciplinary science are due to launch, which will cover the subjects of medicine & pharmacology, biology and physical sciences.

The newly launched journals will be overseen by professional Editorial Board Members and Editors to ensure an accurate and rapid publication, rigorous peer review and broad visibility.

Please feel free to browse and discover more about the new journals below.

Journal Founding Editor-in-Chief Journal topics (selected)
Prof. Dr. Jun Ma, Peking University, China| Editorial | view inaugural issue growth and development;
diet and nutrients; school health promotion policies and practices; child health and care; adolescent health and wellbeing | view journal scope | submit an article
Prof. Dr. Bernd Rehm, Griffith University, Australia | Editorial | view inaugural issue DNA and gene synthesis; synthetic transcription factors; protein engineering; viral engineering; metabolic engineering | view journal scope | submit an article
Prof. Dr. Varsha Gandhi, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue lymphatics; cancers associated with lymphocytes and lymphoblasts; lymphatic tissues; lymphoma; lymphoid leukemia | view journal scope | submit an article
Dr. Bradley Turner, University of Melbourne, Australia | Editorial | view inaugural issue multiple sclerosis; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; primary lateral sclerosis; atherosclerosis; systemic sclerosis | view journal scope | submit an article
Prof. Dr. Clemens Burda, Case Western Reserve University, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue Gamma ray, X-ray, and UV–Vis spectroscopies; NIR/mid-infrared/Raman spectroscopy; microwave and THz spectroscopy; high-resolution gas-phase atomic, molecular, and cluster spectroscopy; MS, NMR, and EPR spectroscopy | view journal scope | submit an article

We wish to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. You are welcome to submit an application to the New Journal Committee ([email protected]) if you would like to create more new journals.

10 July 2023
Prof. Dr. Barbara Bonelli Appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of Section “Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale” in Nanomaterials

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Barbara Bonelli has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the “Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale” Section in Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991).

Dr. Barbara Bonelli


Name:
Prof. Dr. Barbara Bonelli

Interests: surface properties of materials; nanoporous materials; TiO2 modification; photocatalysis; emerging pollutants' removal; IR spectroscopy; CO2 reduction

Website: https://www.polito.it/en/staff?p=barbara.bonelli


Initially beginning as a physical chemist and spectroscopy expert, in the last ten years Prof. Dr. Barbara Bonelli has expanded her scientific interests to materials science and technology in addition to chemical engineering, focusing on the synthesis and physicochemical characterization of (nano)materials for gas adsorption/storage; energy storage and production; heterogeneous catalysis; photocatalysis (including CO2 reduction, water splitting, and advanced oxidation processes for water remediation); and biomedical applications (including biomolecules’ detection and the study of model materials for toxicity and ecotoxicity studies). She is currently responsible for the Vibrational Spectroscopy Lab at the Department of Applied Science and Technology of Politecnico di Torino, Italy, where she established her research group, Surf-CheM (Surface Chemistry of Materials, www.scm.polito.it), circa ten years ago.

The following is a short Q&A with Prof. Dr. Barbara Bonelli, who shared her vision for the journal with us, as well as her views of the research area and open access publishing:

1. What appealed to you about the journal that made you want to take on the role as its Section Editor-in-Chief?
I confess that I was thrilled about being Editor-in-Chief after my previous experience as a Guest Editor. It is a new role for me and I will try to do my best to honor it. Also, it is a bit like going back to basics: when I was an undergraduate student, I started my career as a researcher with experimental work on IR spectroscopy and physical chemistry.

2. What is your vision for the journal?
I think that the journal already has a very good reputation in my scientific area, as confirmed by its ranking. However, I think that there is still some bias concerning open access publishing. I would like to help overcome such bias and convince some of my “recalcitrant” colleagues that the “Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale” Section in Nanomaterials is the right choice for publishing their latest scientific achievements.

3. What does the future of this field of research look like?
Well, I currently see many opportunities for development thanks to the increasing potentialities of the techniques of physicochemical characterization, the growing demand for new nanomaterials, the search for new synthesis methods to tailor nanomaterials’ physicochemical properties, and the need for scientific solutions to serious issues, like climate change for instance. I believe that when a scientist has imagination, his/her discoveries may have an impact not only on science but also on society.

4. What do you think of the development of open access in the publishing field?
I am aligned with the European Commission’s vision: we should encourage and favor open access publications as much as possible, so that anyone, my students included, can easily find the necessary information, but especially the inspiration, to carry out his/her research based on solid scientific premises.

We warmly welcome Prof. Dr. Barbara Bonelli as the new Section Editor-in-Chief and we look forward to her leading Nanomaterials to many more milestones.

4 July 2023
Meet Us at the CRS 2023 Annual Meeting, 24–28 July 2023, Las Vegas, USA


The conference is the 50th annual conference of the Controlled Release Society. The annual CRS conference is the most important conference in the pharmaceutics field. The main topics of the conference include drug delivery and controlled release, nanomedicine and nanotechnology, and biopharmaceutics. The conference organizer has a full program for the duration of the conference with highly prominent plenary talks, technical sessions covering a wide scope of topics, industry-led workshops, and technical forums.

Pharmaceutics (ISSN: 1999-4923) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal on the science and technology of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics, and is published monthly online by MDPI. Pharmaceutics will participate in this event as an exhibitor together with eleven other MDPI journals.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us at our booth #409. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit https://www.eventscribe.net/2023/CRSAnnualMeeting or contact the Pharmaceutics Editorial Office at [email protected].

3 July 2023
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #1 - Open Access and Impactful Research

Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.

In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.


Opening Thoughts

The Future is Open, and MDPI is Leading the Way

I strongly believe in a future that embraces openness, where open source, open information, and open access (OA) take center stage. This belief that led me to join MDPI in 2020, and I am honored to have recently been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In this capacity, and operating in close liaison with Dr. Lin and MDPI’s senior management, I shall work to build on Dr. Lin’s achievements of the past quarter-century. In this role, I will focus on communication initiatives to promote MDPI's remarkable work and continue to build our company as a trusted leader in OA publishing. For over two decades, MDPI has been at the forefront of reshaping the academic publishing landscape, with OA surpassing subscription-based publishing in 2020. This trajectory is deeply rooted in our history and reflects our unwavering commitment and vision for an open future.

1 Million Published Articles

2023 began with a remarkable achievement for MDPI, as we became the first OA publisher to reach the milestone of 1 million published articles. This represents 2.7 million unique authors who have trusted us with their work, or about a third of all researchers worldwide. As the world's most cited OA publisher, we are proud in sharing these significant milestones.

Our mission remains unchanged: to make science open and accessible to all. We understand the importance of knowledge access, empowering researchers to stay at the forefront of a rapidly changing world. Our diverse range of journals covers a wide spectrum of disciplines, offering cutting-edge insights, trusted tools, and crucial knowledge to address global challenges.

Liberating Science

As the world’s leading OA publisher, MDPI is actively liberating science. We are committed to eliminating the frustrations researchers and the general public face when accessing information, ensuring it is not locked behind paywalls. We firmly believe that everyone has a right to information, and our commitment to open access publishing drives our work.

In this inaugural edition of Insights: The CEO's Letter, I draw inspiration from the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Berlin Declaration on Open Access. Its stated mission reminds us that true impact is achieved when knowledge is widely and readily available to society:

"Our mission of disseminating knowledge is only half complete if the information is not made widely and readily available to society”

Impactful Research

MDPI Publishes Impactful Research: Recognized by Leading Indexing Databases

MDPI journals are indexed in every single top database in the world.

As of June 2023, we have 214 journals indexed within Web of Science, 223 indexed within Scopus, 87 indexed within PubMed and PMC, and 17 indexed within MEDLINE, and these numbers increase every month. We constantly strive to expand the coverage of our journals within leading multi-disciplinary and scope-specific databases, resulting in an incredibly broad range of journals that are indexed within a variety of databases. MDPI has active relationships with approximately 65 well-known databases around the world, and we continue to expand our portfolio every year so that your work can be found, cited, and referenced with ease.

Continued Growth of MDPI Journals

The 2022 Scopus and Web of Science journal citation metrics were officially released in June, and I am pleased to report that 31 MDPI journals received their first CiteScore, taking the total number of journals with a CiteScore to 216. The number of MDPI journals receiving an Impact Factor (IF) also continues to grow with 111 receiving their first, by being covered in the ESCI, bringing our total number of journals with an IF to 208 of which 41 journals received an IF above 4.0. Looking at 2022 CiteScores in the Scopus database, 80% of MDPI journals have a score that ranks them in Q1 or Q2 in at least one subject category.

Publishing impactful science would not be possible without all of our authors, editors and reviewers. Thank you for your contribution and continued support! Together we share the latest scientific insights faster and ensure that your work is accessible to all.

Read more

Interview with Indexing Manager—Constanze Shelhorn

Inside MDPI

Preprints.org: Clarivate adds the Preprint Citation Index to the Web of Science

At MDPI, we are dedicated to driving the advancement of science. Through our initiative, Preprints.org, researchers can publish their work and gain valuable feedback from the broader research community, ensuring rapid progress in their respective fields. This is particularly crucial during times of health and climate challenges, where timely dissemination of findings is essential.

Increased Visibility for Preprints

I am pleased to share that Clarivate recognizes the significance of preprints and has taken a crucial step to enhance their visibility. Clarivate has added the Preprint Citation Index to the Web of Science, encompassing preprints published not only on Preprints.org but also on other reputable repositories.

Looking ahead, the future of preprints appears promising, bolstered by the recent indexing announcement from the Web of Science. As a result, preprints will receive increased visibility, serving as a valuable resource for staying informed about the latest research developments.

Read more

What are Preprints?
The Pros and Cons of Preprints
Preprints and COVID-19
Preprints—The Future of Open Access Publishing?

Coming Together for Science

The First International Conference on Antioxidants: Sources, Methods, Health Benefits and Industrial Applications

In this edition of ‘Coming Together for Science,’ I am pleased to highlight the First International Conference on Antioxidants organized by our conference team in the beautiful city of Barcelona, Spain. The conference attracted over 130 attendees, who engaged in 42 talks, and 89 poster presentations spread across several sessions.

Working Together

Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Alessandra Napolitano (Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Naples, Italy) and Prof. Dr. Rosa M. Lamuela Raventos (Department of Nutrition, Food Sciences and Gastronomy, University of Barcelona, Spain) as chairs, and supported by the committee members, 10 invited keynote speakers, poster presenters, and all the attendees, this dedicated group of academics came together to discuss the natural sources, methodologies, health benefits, and industrial applications of antioxidants.

Especially noteworthy is the positive feedback received from attendees, with 94% rating the overall organization of the conference as good or excellent. I particularly love the picture above, capturing the gathering of some of the participants. You can browse through more photos in the event gallery located here.

Managing Events With Sciforum

If you are considering hosting your own academic event, I highly recommend checking out Sciforum, MDPI's event management platform. Sciforum simplifies the entire process, making it easy to host your own event by allowing you to focus on what really matters: Science!

Read more

Sciforum: forthcoming events
Spotlight on Antioxidants

Closing Thoughts

Stefan Tochev, Dr. Shu-Kun Lin, Dr. Eric O. Freed, Peter Roth, Wynne Wang, Allison Yang

Viruses and Editorial Quality: Acknowledging the Dedication of our Viruses Journal Team

During a June meeting with Dr. Eric O. Freed, the founding and current Editor-in-Chief of our journal Viruses, I was reminded of the exceptional dedication of our editorial board. Meeting with Eric is a pleasure, as he has a strong commitment and clear vision for the journal. Over the course of two days, we gained a deep understanding of the journal’s expectations and focus on strategic growth, editorial board representation, and engagement.

I am pleased to share that Viruses holds a CiteScore of 7.1 (an increase of 7.57% versus the 2021 metric) and an Impact Factor of 4.7. You can view the journal statistics here. Viruses publishes highly cited papers, and is indexed in renowned databases such as Scopus, SCIE (Web of Science), PubMed, and others, and maintains affiliations with prestigious societies. Moreover, the Viruses team has recently announced an exciting upcoming event titled ‘Viruses 2024 – A World of Viruses,’ scheduled to take place in Barcelona, Spain, from 14–16 February 2024.

Testimonials

If you notice my enthusiasm regarding our editorial service, it’s because the surveys and testimonials we receive speak volumes about the experiences of our authors, reviewers, and guest editors who collaborate with MDPI. The purpose of these letters is to highlight the exceptional work that we do and the experiences we create for the scholars – thus, let me end with this testimonial from an author:

“It was a great pleasure to publish in Viruses Special Issue [Emerging Viruses in Aquaculture]. The submission process was easy. Guest editors were very helpful and provided all the guidance and support as needed. The handling of the manuscript by the Editorial Team was very fast, efficient, and professional. The reviewer’s comments were insightful, and the publication processes were remarkably rapid.”
Ms. Magdalena Stachnik, Państwowy Instytut Weterynaryjny | PIWet

Article in Viruses: Emerging Viral Pathogens in Sturgeon Aquaculture in Poland: Focus on Herpesviruses and Mimivirus Detection

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

28 June 2023
2022 Impact Factors for MDPI Journals

The 2022 citation metrics have been released in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR), and we’re pleased to announce the following results for MDPI journals:

We are thrilled to announce that 90% of our ranked MDPI journals, specifically 86 out of 96 (captured in the table below), are performing above average in Q1 or Q2. This year, Clarivate has expanded its Impact Factor (IF) awards to include journals in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) and the Arts and Humanities Citation Index (AHCI), providing greater transparency for the full set of journals indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection. As a result, 111 of MDPI journals have received their first IF in 2023, with 37 journals surpassing an IF of 3.0. In total, 208 MDPI journals have been honored with an IF.

Clarivate explains that by "expanding the coverage but holding to highly selective standards, the [Impact Factor] is now a reliable indicator of trustworthiness, as well as a measure of scholarly impact, at the journal level."

Please visit our blog post where we discuss the release of the latest citation metrics with our Indexing Manager, Dr. Constanze Schelhorn, to find out what's different this time around and how to make use of different metrics available.

Journal Impact Factor Rank Quartile Category
Vaccines 7.8 Q1 Immunology
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Antioxidants 7.0 Q1 Food Science & Technology
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chemistry, Medicinal
Cells 6.0 Q2 Cell Biology
Nutrients 5.9 Q1 Nutrition & Dietetics
International Journal of Molecular Sciences 5.6 Q1 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Q2 Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research 5.6 Q2 Business
Biomolecules 5.5 Q1 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biosensors 5.4 Q1 Chemistry, Analytical
Instruments & Instrumentation
Q2 Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Fractal and Fractional 5.4 Q1 Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Marine Drugs 5.4 Q1 Chemistry, Medicinal
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Pharmaceutics 5.4 Q1 Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Nanomaterials 5.3 Q1 Physics, Applied
Q2 Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Cancers 5.2 Q2 Oncology
Foods 5.2 Q1 Food Science & Technology
Polymers 5.0 Q1 Polymer Science
Remote Sensing 5.0 Q1 Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Q2 Remote Sensing
Imaging Science & Photographic Technology
Environmental Sciences
Antibiotics 4.8 Q1 Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Q2 Infectious Diseases
Drones 4.8 Q2 Remote Sensing
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 4.8 Q2 Engineering, Biomedical
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Biomedicines 4.7 Q1 Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Q2 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Journal of Fungi 4.7 Q2 Mycology
Microbiology
Viruses 4.7 Q2 Virology
Bioengineering 4.6 Q2 Engineering, Biomedical
Gels 4.6 Q1 Polymer Science
Molecules 4.6 Q2 Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pharmaceuticals 4.6 Q2 Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Chemistry, Medicinal
Toxics 4.6 Q1 Toxicology
Q2 Environmental Sciences
Biomimetics 4.5 Q1 Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Q2 Materials Science, Biomaterials
Microorganisms 4.5 Q2 Microbiology
Plants 4.5 Q1 Plant Sciences
Biology 4.2 Q2 Biology
Chemosensors 4.2 Q2 Instruments & Instrumentation
Chemistry, Analytical
Electrochemistry
Membranes 4.2 Q2 Engineering, Chemical
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chemistry, Physical
Polymer Science
Toxins 4.2 Q1 Toxicology
Q2 Food Science & Technology
Metabolites 4.2 Q2 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Batteries 4.0 Q2 Electrochemistry
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Q3 Energy & Fuels
Catalysts 3.9 Q2 Chemistry, Physical
Journal of Clinical Medicine 3.9 Q2 Medicine, General & Internal
Land 3.9 Q2 Environmental Studies
Sensors 3.9 Q2 Instruments & Instrumentation
Chemistry, Analytical
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Sustainability 3.9 Q2 Environmental Sciences (SCIE)
Environmental Studies (SSCI)
Q3 Green & Sustainable Science & Technology (SCIE)
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology (SSCI)
Buildings 3.8 Q2 Construction & Building Technology
Engineering, Civil
Agronomy 3.7 Q1 Agronomy
Q2 Plant Sciences
Fermentation 3.7 Q2 Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Pathogens 3.7 Q2 Microbiology
Agriculture 3.6 Q1 Agronomy
Diagnostics 3.6 Q2 Medicine, General & Internal
Genes 3.5 Q2 Genetics & Heredity
Journal of Intelligence 3.5 Q2 Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Lubricants 3.5 Q2 Engineering, Mechanical
Processes 3.5 Q2 Engineering, Chemical
Coatings 3.4 Q2 Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Physics, Applied
Q3 Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information 3.4 Q2 Geography, Physical
Q3 Computer Science, Information Systems
Remote Sensing
Materials 3.4 Q2 Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Physics, Applied
Physics, Condensed Matter
Q3 Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chemistry, Physical
Micromachines 3.4 Q2 Instruments & Instrumentation
Physics, Applied
Chemistry, Analytical
Q3 Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Water 3.4 Q2 Water Resources
Environmental Sciences
Brain Sciences 3.3 Q3 Neurosciences
Energies 3.2 Q3 Energy & Fuels
Fire 3.2 Q1 Forestry
Q2 Ecology
Life 3.2 Q2 Biology
Current Issues in Molecular Biology 3.1 Q3 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Horticulturae 3.1 Q1 Horticulture
Animals 3.0 Q1 Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Veterinary Sciences
Insects 3.0 Q1 Entomology
Atmosphere 2.9 Q3 Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Electronics 2.9 Q2 Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Physics, Applied
Q3 Computer Science, Information Systems
Forests 2.9 Q1 Forestry
Inorganics 2.9 Q2 Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 2.9 Q1 Engineering, Marine
Q2 Oceanography
Engineering, Ocean
Metals 2.9 Q2 Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Q3 Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease 2.9 Q2 Tropical Medicine
Parasitology
Q3 Infectious Diseases
Universe 2.9 Q2 Astronomy & Astrophysics
Physics, Particles & Fields
Healthcare 2.8 Q2 Health Policy & Services (SSCI)
Q3 Health Care Sciences & Services (SCIE)
Applied Sciences 2.7 Q2 Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Physics, Applied
Q3 Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Crystals 2.7 Q2 Crystallography
Q3 Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Entropy 2.7 Q2 Physics, Multidisciplinary
Magnetochemistry 2.7 Q2 Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Q3 Chemistry, Physical
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Symmetry 2.7 Q2 Multidisciplinary Sciences
Actuators 2.6 Q2 Instruments & Instrumentation
Engineering, Mechanical
Aerospace 2.6 Q1 Engineering, Aerospace
Behavioral Sciences 2.6 Q2 Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Current Oncology 2.6 Q3 Oncology
Machines 2.6 Q2 Engineering, Mechanical
Q3 Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Medicina 2.6 Q3 Medicine, General & Internal
Separations 2.6 Q3 Chemistry, Analytical
Minerals 2.5 Q2 Mining & Mineral Processing
Mineralogy
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Children 2.4 Q2 Pediatrics
Diversity 2.4 Q2 Biodiversity Conservation
Q3 Ecology
Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease 2.4 Q3 Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mathematics 2.4 Q1 Mathematics
Photonics 2.4 Q3 Optics
Veterinary Sciences 2.4 Q1 Veterinary Sciences
Fishes 2.3 Q2 Marine & Freshwater Biology
Fisheries
Axioms 2.0 Q2 Mathematics, Applied
Systems 1.9 Q2 Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Tomography 1.9 Q3 Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging


Note: The Journal of Personalized Medicine's Impact Factor was omitted in the original release and will be assigned separately. Please find the data on the journal webpage in due course.

Source: 2022 Journal Impact Factors, Journal Citation Reports TM (Clarivate, 2023)

 

27 June 2023
Meet Us at the International Conference on Processing & Manufacturing of Advanced Materials: Processing, Fabrication, Properties, Applications, 2–7 July 2023, Vienna, Austria


The International Conference on Processing & Manufacturing of Advanced Materials: Processing, Fabrication, Properties, Applications (THERMEC’2023) is the twelfth international conference on the advanced materials series built upon the proven concept and continues the tradition of its eleven predecessors: Japan (1988), Australia (1997), USA (2000), Spain (2003), Vancouver, Canada (2006), Berlin, Germany (2009), Quebec City, Canada (2011), Las Vegas, USA (2013), Graz, Austria (2016), Paris, France (2018) and Virtual Conference in June 2021.

MDPI will be attending the event as an exhibitor, and we welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

We are looking forward to meeting you at our booth #35, where you can find more information about the MDPI journals attending the conference:

Our representatives Igor Matic and Teodora Stepanov are eager to answer your questions and address any inquiries you may have.

15 June 2023
Meet Us at the 6th International Conference on Nanoenergy and Nanosystems (NENS 2023), 17­­–19 June 2023, Beijing, China


MDPI will be attending the 6th International Conference on Nanoenergy and Nanosystems (NENS 2023), held in Beijing, China, from 17 to 19 June 2023. Starting in 2014, NENS has been organized once every two years by the Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences (BINN, CAS). The conference has attracted high-profile scholars from around the world to deliver plenary and invited talks. This conference will provide a platform for scientists to exchange scientific information, build relationships, and possibly establish collaborations. During this conference, MDPI will welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest views as well as research with us.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are attending this conference, please stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: http://www.nens.cn/.

14 June 2023
Nanomaterials Receives an Increased CiteScore of 7.4


We are pleased to inform you that Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991) has received an updated CiteScore of 7.4, an increase of 12% compared with the 2021 metric. The 2022 CiteScore™ was released recently, making an assessment of the scientific influence of journals in the 2019 to 2022 period.

Nanomaterials’ CiteScore ranks as follows:

  • Q1 (51 out of 272 journals) in the "General Chemical Engineering" category;
  • Q1 (98 out of 453 journals) in the "General Materials Science" category.

For more journal statistics, please visit https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/stats.

Excellent performance is inseparable from the support and dedication of all journal editors, reviewers, authors, and readers. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have contributed to the journal.

12 June 2023
Meet Us at the 33rd CCS Congress, 17–20 June 2023, Qingdao, Shandong, China


MDPI will be attending the 33rd CCS Congress, held in Qingdao, China, from 17 to 20 June 2023. The Annual Academic Conference of the Chinese Chemical Society is held every two years. It is the highest level, largest scale and most influential comprehensive academic exchange platform in the field of chemistry in China. During this conference, MDPI will welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest views as well as research with us.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are attending this conference, please stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://www.chemsoc.org.cn/meeting/33rd/.

12 June 2023
Meet Us at ACS Fall 2023 Harnessing the Power of Data, 13–17 August 2023, San Francisco, USA


Conference: ACS Fall 2023
Organization: American Chemical Society
Date: 13–17 August 2023
Place: Moscone Center, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA, USA
Booth: #845

MDPI journals will be attending ACS Fall 2023 Harnessing the Power of Data as an exhibitor. This meeting will be held in San Francisco, CA, USA, from 13 to 17 August 2023.

American Chemical Society (ACS) is one of the world’s largest scientific organizations with more than 151,000 members in 140 countries. ACS Meetings & Expos are held biannually. This expo is an opportunity for thousands of chemistry professionals to meet, share ideas, and advance scientific and technical knowledge. The topic in Fall 2023 is “Harnessing the Power of Data”.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.acs.org/meetings/acs-meetings/fall-2023.html.

29 May 2023
Nanomaterials Webinar | Trends and Advances in Operando Spectroscopy, Held on 12 June 2023


On 12 June 2023, MDPI and the journal Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991) organized a webinar Trends and Advances in Operando Spectroscopy. This webinar delved into the fascinating world of operando spectroscopy, giving “in vivo” information about catalysts under working conditions.

The webinar featured two distinguished speakers with extensive expertise in the field. Prof. Bert Weckhuysen demonstrated how the integration of spectroscopy and microscopy offers valuable insights into catalyst behavior. Prof. Eric A. Stach showcased his pioneering work on operando characterization investigations of heterogeneous catalysts, utilizing electrons and X-rays.

You can watch the recorded webinar below:

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

  • Patricia Concepción, Instituto de Tecnologia Quimica, CSIC-UPV, Spain;
  • Dr. Bert Weckhuysen, Utrecht University, the Netherlands;
  • Dr. Eric A. Stach, University of Pennsylvania, USA.

25 May 2023
Meet Us at the 7th Scientific Meeting of Ph.D. Students (JPhD2023), 7–9 June 2023, Barcelona, Spain
 


MDPI will be presenting at the 7th Scientific Meeting of Ph.D. Students at the UAB campus (JPhD2023). The event will be held at the Sala d'Actes Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, from 7 to 9 June 2023.

JPhD2023 aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge about scientific research from different fields, sharing of research works and communication among the Ph.D. students of the BNC-b in an academic and scientific environment.

MDPI Speaker

Dr. Gabriel Martínez Edo

Dr. Gabriel Martínez Edo
Presentation theme: MDPI Open Access & Peer Review Process 

Dr. Gabriel Martínez Edo holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry (2013) and a master’s degree in pharmaceutical chemistry (2015) from the IQS school of Engineering, Universitat Ramon Llull (Barcelona, Spain). He completed his Ph.D. (2020) in chemistry and chemical engineering at the same institution focusing on the use of nanomaterials as drug delivery systems.

He joined MDPI in June 2020 as Assistant Editor and Section Managing Editor for the journal Nanomaterials. In 2021, he was appointed Managing Editor of the journal Nanomanufacturing, a position he held until his recent appointment as Journal Relations Specialist.  

If you are also attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit: https://jphd.icmab.es/.

Relevant Journals:

 

12 May 2023
Meet Us at the 2020-2023 China Mass Spectrometry Conference, 9–13 June 2023, Hangzhou, China


MDPI will be attending the 2020-2023 China Mass Spectrometry Conference, which will be held from 9 to 13 June 2023 in Hangzhou, China. The conference is hosted by the Mass Spectrometry Branch of the Chinese Physical Society, the Mass Spectrometry Professional Committee of the Chinese Chemical Society, and the Analytical Instrument Branch of the Chinese Instrumentation Society, and co-organized by Zhejiang University.

This conference is a grand event in China’s mass spectrometry industry, aiming to promote the unity and progress of the academic community, harmonious development, and a win-win future, to improve the level of academic exchanges, and promote the wide application of mass spectrometry technology in various scientific and technological fields. Famous scholars in the field of mass spectrometry at home and abroad will be invited to attend this conference. The report forms are divided into the conference report, invited report, oral report, and poster presentation.

The conference will fully demonstrate China’s latest research progress and achievements in mass spectrometry and related fields, enhancing exchanges and cooperation among mass spectrometry scientists and mass spectrometry-related practitioners, in order to promote the development of China’s mass spectrometry industry and enhance the academic status and influence of China’s mass spectrometry in the world.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you plan on attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth and start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit: http://www.cmss.org.cn/index.php?r=site%2Fcae-home&mid=19.

31 March 2023
Meet Us at the 7th Conference on New Energy and New Chemical Materials Cum National Symposium on Energy Conversion and Storage Materials, 7–9 April 2023, Wuhan, China


Conference: The 7th Conference on New Energy and New Chemical Materials Cum National Symposium on Energy Conversion and Storage Materials
Date: 7–9 April 2023
Place: Wuhan, China

Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944) will be attending the 7th Conference on New Energy and New Chemical Materials Cum National Symposium on Energy Conversion and Storage Materials as an exhibitor from 7 to 9 April 2023, in Wuhan, China.

The 7th Conference on New Energy and New Chemical Materials Cum National Symposium on Energy Conversion and Storage Materials is an important academic conference in the field of new energy materials and devices research in China. It has been successfully held six times in Xiamen, Suzhou, Dalian, Zhengzhou, and twice in Xi'an. The conference will focus on academic exchanges and discussions on secondary batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells and electrocatalysis, advanced energy storage materials and technologies, anode and cathode materials, and other energy storage technologies from the academic and application fields. The conference will bring together famous domestic experts, scholars, and enterprise technicians to discuss the future development prospects and directions of new energy materials and devices research.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

  • Materials;
  • Metals;
  • Catalysts;
  • Nanomaterials;
  • Batteries;
  • Electrochem;
  • Electronic Materials;
  • Crystals.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you plan on attending this conference. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you might have.

For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: http://www.zgclzk.org.cn/col.jsp?id=141.

14 March 2023
Join Us at the 13th National Symposium on the Molecular and Structural Characterization of Polymers, 31 March–2 April 2023, Shenzhen, China


Conference: 13th National Symposium on the Molecular and Structural Characterization of Polymers
Date: 31 March–2 April 2023
Place: Shenzhen, China 

MDPI will be attending the 13th National Symposium on the Molecular and Structural Characterization of Polymers as an exhibitor. This meeting will be held at Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Yantian, Shenzhen, China, from 31 March to 2 April 2023. The organizing committee consists of the Polymer Materials Analytical Technology and Characteristic Methods Committee of Chinese Chemical Society. Through this meeting, we wish to contribute to the discussion on the progress in the field of polymer characterization. 

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit https://poly-struc2022.scievent.com/.

13 March 2023
MDPI’s Newly Launched Journals in December 2022

As a leading open access publisher, MDPI provides scholars with a high-quality and rich academic exchange platform by continuously expanding into new and exciting research areas.

In December 2022, MDPI launched five new journals, covering multiple subjects such as life sciences, biology, medicine and pharmacology, social sciences and humanities. These new journals are being edited by established scholars across the world.

Journal

Founding Editor-in-Chief

Journal Topics (Selected)

Prof. Dr. Fabio Gresta, University of Messina, Italy| Editorial | view inaugural issue

grass/forage/turf production; grassland management; pasture monitoring; grazing and livestock; grass agro-ecosystems| view journal scope | submit an article

Prof. Dr. Christos G. Athanassiou, University of Thessaly, Greece| Editorial | view inaugural issue

pesticides; fungicides; herbicides; fertilizers; soil conditioners| view journal scope | submit an article

Prof. Dr. Stephen H. Safe, Texas A&M University, USA| Editorial | view inaugural issue

receptor structure; receptor function; receptor signaling; receptor expression and regulation; receptor interactions with drugs| view journal scope | submit an article

Dr. Jean Jacques Vanden Eynde, University of Mons-UMONS, Belgium| Editorial | view inaugural issue

drug discovery; medicinal chemistry; preclinical and clinical research; marketed drugs; intellectual property and regulatory affairs| view journal scope | submit an article

Prof. Dr. Heather Kanuka, University of Alberta, Canada| Editorial | view inaugural issue

higher education; tertiary education; policy and practice in higher education; educational leadership in higher education; educational administration and management in higher education| view journal scope | submit an article

If you are interested in creating more open access journals with us to publish cutting-edge research, please send your journal proposal application to [email protected].

9 March 2023
Interview with Dr. Tsung-Rong Kuo—Winner of the Nanomaterials 2022 Outstanding Reviewer Award

We are pleased to announce the winner of the Nanomaterials 2022 Outstanding Reviewer Award—Dr. Tsung-Rong Kuo.

 

Name: Dr. Tsung-Rong Kuo
Affiliation: Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Research Interests: optical sensors; biosensors; nanosensors; chemical sensors; SERS; plasmonic nanomaterials; antibacterial nanomaterials

 

 

Dr. Tsung-Rong Kuo hails from Taiwan. He received his Ph.D. degree in chemistry from the National Taiwan Normal University in 2011. His Ph.D. research topic focused on preparations of plasmonic nanomaterials as carriers for drug delivery systems. Additionally, he then worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taiwan. At that time, he designed and synthesized nanomaterials as contrast agents for application in molecular imaging. Afterward, he continued his postdoctoral fellowship at the Department of Chemistry at the University of California (Berkeley). At Berkeley, he synthesized shape-controlled silver nanocrystals, and prepared silver nanocrystals and Langmuir–Blodgett films as surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrates. In 2015, he joined the Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering at Taipei Medical University as an Assistant Professor and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2019. In 2022, he was promoted to Professor. He is currently the director of the Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering and the International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering at Taipei Medical University. His recent research interests focus on preparations of nanomaterials for application in nanomedicine. He is credited with 71 publications with 1993 citations, and his h-index is now 26.

We would like to thank the award committee for their hard work in the difficult task of selecting a winner from such a large number of exceptional candidates. We will continue to reward reviewers with the Outstanding Reviewer Award to express our acknowledgment of their efforts in maintaining the high quality and quick turnaround time of the journal, and we wish them every success in their careers.

We hope you enjoy the interview with Dr. Tsung-Rong Kuo:

1. Could you give a brief introduction of yourself to our readers?
I am currently a professor at the Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering at Taipei Medical University. I have been working as an academic researcher at Taipei Medical University for more than seven years. At my current job at Taipei Medical University, I teach nanomaterials courses to undergraduate and graduate students. I am also the advisor to the graduate students in my lab. Our research group has focused on the designs and preparations of various nanomaterials for applications such as antibacterial agents, detection via surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, and photosynthetic biohybrid systems. Most importantly, as the director of the Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering and the International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering at Taipei Medical University, I take charge of recruiting international students. Taipei Medical University has been a leader in Taiwan’s healthcare system for more than half a century. Around 6,000 students from over 40 countries are currently enrolled at TMU's ten colleges. It is ranked 384 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and ranked 201-250 in the THE World University Rankings 2022. We encourage international students to apply to our institute and program. My lab also welcomes students who are interested in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

2. What’s the focus of your current research, and why did you choose this research field? As a reviewer, what kind of manuscripts would you prefer to review in the future?
My current research is focused on the design, synthesis, and application of nanomaterials for biomedical applications. For example, we have prepared different morphologies of CuS, including microspheres, nanosheets, and nanoparticles, for light-driven antibacterial application. Based on the results of bacterial growth curves, ROS generation, and electron paramagnetic resonance studies, CuS nanostructures have higher photodynamic antibacterial activities. Moreover, bacteria incubated with CuS nanoparticles and CuS nanosheets have exhibited substantial bacterial degradation after near-infrared laser irradiation, which can be attributed to their photothermal killing effects.
Based on my research background and current health threats from bacterial infections, I believe that the development of novel antibacterial agents is an urgent task for human sustainability. Nanomaterials with unique chemical and physical properties are very suitable for this task, as they can act as antibacterial agents to combat bacterial infections. Therefore, I chose to focus my research on the development of antibacterial nanomaterials.
As a reviewer, I prefer to review manuscripts related to my current research interests. I appreciate reading pioneering research works from other research groups before their publication, and I can benefit from these novel research results. When I review an article, I sometimes get new ideas for my own research work, which is of great help to me.

3. Which research topics do you think are of particular interest to the research community in the coming years?
Currently, our group focuses on the research topic of photosynthetic biohybrid systems. The developments of efficient harvesting and storage of solar energy can provide unlimited renewable power and also address the environmental and climate change crises. We design and develop photosynthetic biohybrid systems based on light-absorbing nanomaterials and bacteria to convert greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals with high specificity and low cost. Under solar light irradiation, light-absorbing nanomaterials can produce photogenerated electrons to assist bacteria in the conversion of carbon dioxide to acetic acid. Moreover, the photothermal effect of nanomaterials can be used to increase the temperature of biohybrid systems to facilitate the growth of bacteria. However, elucidating the details of the reaction mechanisms of biohybrid systems is still an urgent task in our quest to improve conversion efficiency in photosynthetic biohybrid systems. In the near future, with the advantages of light-absorbing nanomaterials, photosynthetic biohybrid systems will reveal high-performance abilities, one of which is the ability to capture sunlight for accomplishing carbon dioxide fixation. Recently, we have published a review paper entitled “Emerging Trends in Nanomaterials for Photosynthetic Biohybrid Systems” in ACS Materials Letters. In this review paper, we collected some recent publications on the research topic of photosynthetic biohybrid systems, and we also explored the perspectives, challenges and opportunities of future practical applications of photosynthetic biohybrid systems. To read this review paper, please visit https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialslett.2c00752.

4. Have you ever encountered any difficulties when conducting research? How did you overcome them?
In the early stages of my academic research, the first difficulty was applying for and receiving a research grant to set up my lab. I invested most of my research grant to buy lab infrastructure and analytical instruments. At this time, I could only provide a very small scholarship budget to recruit graduate students. Therefore, I had a very limited number of students with whom I could execute my research project. To overcome the issue of my limited research budget, I wrote many research proposals in order to attain research grants each year. I tried to apply for research grants that I could. However, writing these research proposals was very time-consuming, and thus, I did not have enough time to publish a research paper.
After my promotion to the position of professor, I had a large enough research budget to maintain my lab and provide scholarships for graduate students. However, currently, the recruitment of graduate students has turned out to be a difficult task. In Taiwan, there is a lack of graduate students; therefore, we have to recruit international graduate students to join our university. With competition from different countries, we have found it difficult to recruit international graduate students. To overcome the difficulty of our lack of lab graduate students, we try to provide high-quality research projects and a high number of scholarships in order to recruit international graduate students with outstanding research backgrounds.

5. If you have the opportunity, will you actively apply to attend academic conferences? What do you think you can learn from participating in conferences that are different from working in a lab?
I joined many local and international academic conferences when I was completing my Ph.D. During these academic conferences, I had the opportunity to display my research data via posters or talks. During communications with various other researchers and fields during the academic conferences, you can brainstorm using your own research projects. Furthermore, I had the chance to join talks given by pioneers in my field of interest and field of research during these academic conferences. Most importantly, I had the opportunity to meet old friends and make new friends. Doing academic research can be a lonely endeavor, and it is almost impossible to carry out research alone. Therefore, joining academic conferences is a good opportunity to make research connections. To this I say, why not?
As a research advisor, I also encourage the graduate students in my lab to join academic conferences. In taking these opportunities, they can practice presenting their research data to the scientific community. For me, personally, I can guide them in giving a good presentation and overcoming the fear of presenting to the public. I believe this is a win-win situation. Therefore, it is an important event when our research group joins an academic conference each year.

6. We are an Open Access journal. How do you think Open Access impacts authors?
Open Access journals make research articles freely available to anyone with internet access, without requiring a subscription or payment. In Open Access journals, readers can access and download the full text of articles without any financial barriers. Research articles published via Open Access can increase the accessibility and visibility of research, which can lead to increased citation and impact. Open Access journals have become more popular in recent years because they provide researchers with a wider readership and greater exposure of their work. Moreover, Open Access can help to address the issue of journal subscription costs, which can be a barrier to accessing research for individuals and institutions with limited resources. However, Open Access journals have also suffered various criticisms. Some claim that the article processing charges required by some Open Access journals can be prohibitively expensive for researchers, particularly those working in low-income countries. Additionally, there are concerns about the quality and rigor of some Open Access journals, as they may not have the same level of peer review and editorial oversight as traditional subscription-based journals. Overall, Open Access journals are a complex and evolving landscape that has the potential to democratize access to research and promote scholarly communication.

7. What qualities do you think reviewers need?
In my personal opinion, there are some important qualities that reviewers should have to be effective in their role. Herein, I have added a few qualities that I believe are particularly important:
  1. Objectivity: Reviewers should pay attention to being unbiased and objective when reviewing a manuscript. This means that the reviewers should evaluate the research work according to its merits, rather than their personal preferences or biases.
  2. Attention to detail: Reviewers should be careful and detail-oriented, paying attention to the unique aspects of the research work they are reviewing. Reviewers should also examine things like grammar, formatting, and citation style.
  3. Critical thinking: Reviewers should be able to think critically about the research work they are evaluating, identifying its strengths and weaknesses and providing constructive feedback.
  4. Communication skills: Reviewers should be able to clearly communicate their comments and suggestions to the author in a respectful and professional manner. This includes providing specific examples and actionable recommendations for the improvement of the manuscript.
  5. Time management: Reviewers should be able to manage their time effectively, ensuring that they can finish their reviews in a timely manner without sacrificing quality. This is particularly important in fields in which timely reviews are essential.
  6. Subject matter expertise: Reviewers should have a strong background in the research work that they are evaluating, allowing them to provide informed comments and suggestions for authors.

For more information about Nanomaterials awards, please refer to the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/awards.

9 March 2023
Interview with Dr. Gueorgui Gueorguiev—Winner of the Nanomaterials 2022 Outstanding Reviewer Award

We are pleased to announce the winner of the Nanomaterials 2022 Outstanding Reviewer Award—Dr. Gueorgui Gueorguiev.

 

Name: Dr. Gueorgui Gueorguiev
Affiliation: Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Sweden
Research Interests: carbon-based materials; inherently nanostructured thin films; group-III nitrides; group-III bismides; graphene; ultrathin films; protective coatings; 2D materials; ab-initio calculations; synthetic growth of thin films; molecular dynamics for nanostructured materials; magnetron sputtering; MOCVD; atomic layer deposition (ALD)

 

Dr. Gueorguiev completed his Ph.D. on the structural and electronic properties of carbon- and silicon-based clusters in 2003 at Coimbra University, Portugal, with the exceptional mark “Cum Laude” and following a fellowship at the prestigious Portuguese Instituto Camões.

Dr. Gueorguiev joined Linköping University, Sweden, in the year 2004 by establishing a new line of research on the theoretical design of nanostructured carbon-based thin films with pre-defined properties and with immediate experimental verification. By developing the DFT-based synthetic growth concept, he discovered and pioneered a new class of materials, that of fullerene-like thin solid films. His research interests then expanded towards 2D and van der Waals structures, layered compounds, and coatings with applications in aviation. The theoretical approaches to these include first principles and effective methods in computational materials science, synthesis techniques involving magnetron sputtering, MOCVD, and atomic layer deposition. The diversity and independence of his research activities and achievements are reflected in his publication profile.

For the past ten years, he has built a strong, competitive, and expansive research and education network in materials science, linking Linköping University (LiU) and the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA)—https://liu.se/en/research/liu-ufba-network. This network involves a dynamic team, the exchange of research visits, joint supervision of Ph.D. students, joint execution of graduate courses, joint publishing of findings in new material phenomena with international impact for a variety of applications, and jointly organized high-level professional events.

We would like to thank the award committee for their hard work in the difficult task of selecting a winner from such a large number of exceptional candidates. We will continue to reward reviewers with the Outstanding Reviewer Award to express our acknowledgment of their efforts in maintaining the high quality and quick turnaround time of the journal, and we wish them every success in their careers.

We hope you enjoy the interview.

1. Could you give a brief introduction of yourself to the readers?
I am an Associate Professor at Linköping University in Sweden. I am a theoretician with a strong interest in the immediate experimental verification of theoretical predictions in materials science and their subsequent applications. My topical research lines include emerging 2D group III nitrides and oxides, topological insulators, inherently nanostructured carbon-based thin films for protective coatings, including hard/elastic and self-healing coatings, 2D carbon-based systems for the nanoelectronics and metal-organic interfaces, 2D silicon-based and cluster-assembled materials including silicon boride, and working towards a metal-semiconductor transition in 2D.

2. What’s your current research focus, and why did you choose this research field? As a reviewer, what kind of manuscripts would you prefer to review in the future?
For my current research topics, please see the previous question. My research focus on nanostructured materials and low-dimensional materials evolved as a result of a complex combination of following my own research interests, participating in the development of the field, working intense on my own projects and proposals, and working as a team member on larger projects. As a reviewer, due to the progress of my research and my many skills, I would say that I am quite versatile, and I feel equally comfortable and competent when evaluating not only theoretical but also most experimental manuscripts in the field of nanostructured materials.

3. Which research topics do you think are of particular interest to the research community in the coming years?
Low-dimensional and layered materials, heterostructures, and topological materials, to name just a few. Nanomaterials that are achievable by robust, repeatable, scalable, and industrially viable techniques will also be of particular interest (in contrast to those that rely on exotic, difficult-to-reproduce techniques).

4. What do you think you can learn from participating in conferences?
Well-planned, well-organized, topical scientific meetings, events, conferences, and workshops will always be important and significantly impact progress in most research fields. After the pandemic, most scientists have come to appreciate these opportunities even more so than before.

5. We are an Open Access journal. How do you think Open Access impacts authors?
Open Access publication has clearly become the paradigm in scientific publishing. In my opinion, its advantages are clear. The popularization of research, high numbers of citations of quality research, and in the end, quicker progress in most research fields are all reasons to support the increasing number of available Open Access journals.

6. Which qualities do you think reviewers need?
Scientific competence in the reviewed field and recent, updated knowledge are clearly and undoubtedly the necessary qualities for a reviewer. However, some other essential qualities of reviewers are frequently overlooked. A reviewer should be able to see the bigger picture, i.e., whether a given manuscript fits the recent trends and developments in impact and progress in the given field. The linguistic and stylistic competence of the reviewer cannot be neglected; they should be able to identify whether a manuscript is a good read, whether it is attractive to the audience, and whether it can inspire further work along similar research lines. The objectivity of reviewers is also frequently overlooked; a reviewer should not be guided by his/her own research inertia and preferences. Last but not least, a reviewer should be critical but positive, trying to help through advice and detailed comments on the publication of a manuscript that may exhibit good potential, even when this potential is accompanied by some errors or by insufficient presentation of results.

For more information about Nanomaterials awards, please refer to the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/awards.

8 March 2023
Interview with Dr. Liang Huang—Winner of the Nanomaterials 2022 Young Investigator Award

We are pleased to announce the winner of the Nanomaterials 2022 Young Investigator Award—Dr. Liang Huang.

 

Name: Dr. Liang Huang
Affiliation: Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
Website: http://faculty.hust.edu.cn/huangliang1/en/index.htm

 

Dr. Liang Huang received his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Lanzhou University in 2007 and 2013, respectively. He became a principal investigator at the Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics (WNLO), Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2016. His current interests focus on the salt-assisted synthesis of 2D materials for energy conversion and storage. He published over 120 papers on science advances, advanced materials, nano letters, ACS energy letters, ACS nano, advanced energy materials, etc. and has an H-index of 55. He is the Chutian scholar of Hubei Province (2017), Outstanding Scholar in Central China (2019), the Top 2% scientist selected by Stanford-Elsevier (2019 and 2020), and he received the 2020 IAAM Young Scientist Medal.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Liang Huang for his outstanding achievements.

We would like to thank the award committee for their excellent work in the hard task of selecting a winner from such a large number of excellent candidates. We would also like to thank all the nominees from various fields for their participation. We will continue to reward young scientists with the Young Investigator Award and wish them every success in their careers.

The following is a short Q&A with Dr. Liang Huang:

1. Could you give us a brief introduction of yourself to the readers?
My name is Liang Huang from Xinyu, Jiangxi Province, China. I got my B.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Lanzhou University in 2007 and 2013, respectively. Now, I am working at the Huazhong University Of Science And Technology as an Associate Professor.

2. What’s your current research and why did you choose this research field?
Two-dimensional (2D) materials have demonstrated good chemical, optical, electrical, and magnetic characteristics and offer great potential in numerous applications. Therefore, corresponding synthesis technology of 2D materials that is timesaving, with high quality, high yield and low cost is desired. That is the reason why my group focuses on the salt-assisted synthesis of 2D materials to balance the quality and yield. The salt as a template or synthetic medium can be reusable and can work under high temperatures over the limitation of materials’ structure to form atomical thickness.

3. Which research topics do you think are of particular interest to the research community in the coming years?
In my opinion, I think the integrated chip using 2D materials will be of particular interest to the research community in the coming years.

4. What qualities do you think young scientists need?
This is a tough question. I think young scientists need to enjoy failure since we have to face lots of difficulties around us.

5. Can you briefly describe the key to a happy laboratory life?
Finding the research interesting and creating a family lab culture.

6. As the winner of this award, is there something you want to express, or someone to thank most?
As the winner of this award, I want to thank my wife, because I work in the lab six days a week from morning till night. I wouldn't be able to do my job without her understanding and tolerance to deal with things at home.

For more information about Nanomaterials awards, please refer to the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/awards.

7 March 2023
Displaying Co-Authors’ Email Addresses on the Webpage of Published Papers

MDPI is pleased to announce that we now display the co-authors’ email addresses in addition to the corresponding author’s email address on the webpage of published papers, protected by Captcha. For more information about this change, please visit the journal’s instructions for authors page. 

We believe this change will facilitate academic discussions and advance our cause of open science and research. The corresponding authors are responsible for communicating with their co-authors and indicating in our system (https://susy.mdpi.com/) if co-authors would prefer for their email addresses not to be displayed.

16 February 2023
Increasing Visibility for Preprints.org – Clarivate adds the Preprint Citation Index to the Web of Science

On 9 February 2023, Clarivate, a global leader in providing trusted insights and analytics, added the Preprint Citation Index to the Web of Science platform, streamlining the research process by allowing researchers to locate and link to preprints alongside other trusted content in the database.

The Preprint Citation Index will act as a bridge to connect cutting-edge preprints with peer-reviewed journal articles published within the Web of Science Core Collection. Alerts can be easily set to monitor new research across several repositories and authors will also be able to include preprints on their Web of Science Research Profile to more accurately display their various research outputs.

As of its launch, the Preprint Citation Index will provide nearly two million preprints from various repositories, including MDPI’s own Preprints.org.

MDPI's Preprints Platform – Preprints.org

To advance Open Science and the fast dissemination of research, MDPI offers researchers a free multidisciplinary preprint platform. Preprints.org accepts submissions from all research areas and offers authors high visibility, permanent archiving, article-level Metrics and immediately citable content by assigning a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to all preprints.

During submission to any MDPI journal, authors have the option to share their research as a preprint. After an initial screening, the manuscript is available online in 48 hours or less. Once online, preprints can be downloaded, shared, commented on, and cited, providing authors maximum visibility.

We invite you to join the ranks of the over 100k researchers using Preprints.org and share your research.

For more information, please visit Preprints.org.

9 February 2023
Meet Us at the Fourth International Conference on Energy Storage Materials, 13–16 April 2023, Shenzhen, China

Conference: The Fourth International Conference on Energy Storage Materials
Date: 13–16 April 2023

MDPI will be attending the Fourth International Conference on Energy Storage Materials as the exhibitor. With the theme of advanced energy storage materials and energy storage devices, this seminar invites well-known scholars and industry professionals from around the world to discuss the latest research progress and industrial development status and trends in advanced energy storage materials and devices from academic and industrial perspectives in order to promote the application process of energy storage materials and energy storage devices. The conference is held annually.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us at our booth: #9. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit http://www.icensm.ac.cn/eindex.html.

7 February 2023
Interview with Dr. Aiping Chen—Winner of Nanomaterials 2022 Young Investigator Award

We are pleased to announce the winner of the Nanomaterials 2022 Young Investigator Award—Dr. Aiping Chen.

 

Name: Dr. Aiping Chen

Affiliation: Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM 87545, USA

Website: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=kTz75FoAAAAJ&hl=zh-CN

 

 

 

Dr. Aiping Chen is a scientist at the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), New Mexico, USA. The CINT is a user facility funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, which serves national and international users. Dr. Chen received a B.Sc. in applied physics and an M.E. in physical electronics from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2007 and 2009, respectively. He then joined Texas A&M University in 2009 and completed his Ph.D. in electrical engineering in 2013. After his Ph.D., he continued to research functional thin films as a Director’s Postdoctoral Fellow at LANL. He became a CINT scientist in 2016. Since then, he has been leading efforts to synthesize and characterize thin film at CINT and working with CINT users on nanoscience research. His recent research focuses on thin film synthesis, emerging phenomena in quantum materials and electronic devices. He was awarded the LANL Early Career Award in 2017. He has published over 120 papers that have been cited more than 4600 times and has an h-index of 39 (Google Scholar). He actively participates in the activities of different societies. He serves as an Editorial Board Member for Scientific Reports and Nano Convergence. He has organized many symposiums and been invited to give many talks at different international conferences.

We would like to thank the award committee for their hard work in the difficult task of selecting a winner from such a large number of exceptional candidates. We also thank all the nominees from various fields for their participation. We will continue to reward young scientists with the Young Investigator Award, and wish them every success in their careers.

For more information about Nanomaterials awards, please refer to the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/awards.

The following is an interview with Dr. Aiping Chen:

1. Which research topics do you think will be of particular interest to the research community in the coming years?
For nanoscience and nanomaterials research, the following areas could attract increasing attention in the coming years:

  • Development and integration of non-conventional nanomaterials for advanced computing and artificial intelligence;
  • Synthesis and integration of novel materials for quantum information science;
  • Functional nanomaterials for flexible electronics and low-power devices;
  • Materials and devices for extreme conditions.

2. Have you had difficulties to overcome in your work? How did you approach those situations?
I studied in school for over 20 years, and I seemingly know a lot about science and technology, especially materials science. I thought this would prepare me to become a great scientist and overcome any challenges. Unfortunately, I realized later what I learned in school was mostly about things around me, from atoms to the universe, from math equations to physical models, but almost none of this related to me. I most likely can handle the relationship between myself and things (e.g., experiments), as this simple relationship can be solved by using logical reasoning and basic knowledge learned from school. However, the relationship between myself and others (e.g., students, mentors, collaborators, co-workers, managers, etc.) seems far more complex. I think the biggest challenge during my research is how to handle relationships (i.e., me and myself, me and others). Unfortunately, I haven’t overcome this challenge yet, and I am still learning. In my learning curve, I do find that knowing myself both physically and mentally is important to handle such dynamic and complex relationships correctly.

3. What qualities do you think young scientists need?
I believe being open-minded is an extremely important quality for young scientists. Humans are often self-centered because nature structured our consciousness in such a way. That is why I often find myself stuck inside of my own ideas, data and writing. On the one hand, I have to believe in myself (data, analysis, etc.) to write/publish a paper. On the other hand, believing in myself too much will stop me from learning. Therefore, open-mindedness will be the key to solving this dilemma and making new discoveries.
Passion is required for a person to be successful in any type of job. Passion is even more important for a scientist. This is because a scientist or teacher, like an entrepreneur in a start-up company, works long hours, and handles both small and big tasks, such as purchases and finance. Without a passion to research and educate, the only thing left will just be pain.
We have many deadlines to deliver the promised research. Patience can be the most challenging characteristic to have, especially for a young scientist. As young researchers, we are eager to establish and demonstrate ourselves, which can be further fueled by both internal and external pressure. Knowing myself and looking beyond myself can reduce my internal anxiety and make patience a part of this journey.

4. Can you briefly describe the key to a happy laboratory life?
Laboratory life can be extremely frustrating as there are so many realistic challenges, such as a funding shortage, co-worker conflicts, proposals/papers rejection, etc. From the point of view of psychology and philosophy, the key to a happy (laboratory) life is to have a happy mindset. Every day can be a happy (laboratory) day if you truly believe so. We need a bit of stoicism to defeat anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. Learning from ancient philosophers may quickly help to stabilize our mental health. 
Inner peace will be just the beginning. Setting up long-term goals or, in other words, finding the meaning of laboratory life is the secret of happiness. Luckily, I have had several excellent mentors in the past decade. I realized how important it is to have a good mentor. My first goal is to become an excellent mentor like my mentors did. In my institute, I have an opportunity to mentor a variety of students and postdocs from different cultures, countries, and research backgrounds. Accepting the differences between each individual and finding their strengths can really help them to achieve their personal best. Their career success really motivates me to move forward in my mentorship. 

5. As the winner of this award, is there anything else you would like to say or anyone you would like to thank?
I would like to thank my postdoc mentor, Prof. Quanxi Jia, from the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York, and institutional mentor Dr. Ho Nyung Lee from Oak Ridge National Laboratory for their continuous support of research. I learned a lot of things from them, not only about how to practice excellent science, but also about how to interact with or mentor others. These core values not only benefit me as a researcher, but also as a human being.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Aiping Chen on his outstanding achievements.

7 February 2023
Interview with Dr. Leonardo Ricotti—Winner of Nanomaterials 2022 Young Investigator Award

We are pleased to announce the winner of the Nanomaterials 2022 Young Investigator Award—Dr. Leonardo Ricotti.

 

Name: Dr. Leonardo Ricotti

Affiliation: The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, 56025 Pisa, Italy

Website: https://www.santannapisa.it/en/leonardo-ricotti

 

 

Dr. Leonardo Ricotti graduated with an M.Sc. degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Pisa in 2007 (full marks, cum laude). In 2008, he was hired as a Research Assistant by the CRIM Lab (Center of Research in Micro-bio-robotics) of Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (SSSA), and he completed a Ph.D. in biorobotics (full marks, cum laude) at the same institution in 2012. He is currently an Associate Professor at the BioRobotics Institute at SSSA, where he leads the Regenerative Technologies Lab. Here, he conducts intense research and educational activities for M.Sc. students of bionics engineering and for Ph.D. students of biorobotics. From the beginning, his scientific research has been characterized by a strongly interdisciplinary and curiosity-driven approach. This has allowed him to carry out research at the interface between different disciplines, including materials science, molecular biology, micro/nanotechnologies, robotics and mechatronics. Nowadays, his research efforts focus on technologies for regenerative medicine, artificial and bioartificial organs and biohybrid robots. His goal is to invent innovative and potentially game-changing solutions in these fields, implementing these in clinical practice and improving the quality of life of a vast number of people.

We would like to thank the award committee for their hard work in the difficult task of selecting a winner from such a large number of exceptional candidates. We also thank all the nominees from various fields for their participation. We will continue to reward young scientists with the Young Investigator Award, and wish them every success in their careers.

For more information about Nanomaterials awards, please refer to the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/awards.

The following is an interview with Dr. Leonardo Ricotti:

1. Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?
I am a 40-year-old biomedical engineer. Together with my research, I love soccer and sports in general and, of course, my family (I am married, and I have a one-year-old daughter). I really hope that my work will contribute to improving the quality of life of a vast number of people worldwide.

2. What are you currently researching, and what made you choose this field?
I work on technologies for regenerative medicine and artificial organs. I lead a group of about 30 people involved in different research projects and dedicated to inventing solutions to regenerate, heal or substitute organs and tissues that have lost their functions. I chose to pursue these research challenges because it is a nice intersection between different disciplines I am interested in (materials science, molecular biology, micro/nanotechnologies, robotics and mechatronics), and it has the potential to have a great impact on our society.

3. Have you had difficulties to overcome in your work? How did you approach those situations?
As with most researchers, I had difficult moments, and I had to overcome several challenges. The most challenging period for me was probably 1-2 years after completing my Ph.D. I was working as a post-doc, and I was writing several grant proposals (investing several days and nights), trying to obtain funding for my research ideas. I failed many times, often narrowly, but I did not give up. After 15-20 (maybe more) unsuccessful attempts, things started to change, and I made my first achievement. Nowadays, my group is well-funded, and we have the resources to pursue many ambitious research activities.

4. What qualities do you think young scientists need?
I would say that resilience is the most important characteristic, which allows difficult periods in which results are not achieved or good ideas are not funded to be overcome. Then, of course, creativity and a rigorous method are also crucial, but they are not sufficient without strong determination, hard work and the ability to not be discouraged when things go wrong.

5. We are an Open Access journal. How do you think Open Access impacts authors?
In recent years, an intense discussion was raised in the scientific community about the advantages and risks of the Open Access model. My group mostly works on projects funded by the European Commission, for which Open Access publications are mandatory. I cannot estimate the impact of Open Access on authors, but surely this model is the most consolidated in the scientific community. It allows researchers from every country to access scientific knowledge without the need for a journal subscription by their university. It also allows non-researchers (e.g., citizens that are simply curious) to access such knowledge. Thus, if properly managed and connected with other tools (e.g., to make the content of a specialistic paper understandable by non-experts), Open Access can help to build scientific culture and awareness in society.

6. As the winner of this award, is there anything else you would like to say or anyone you would like to thank?
I am grateful to my institution, the BioRobotics Institute of Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, which gave me the opportunity to carry out my research in a stimulating and highly interdisciplinary environment. I thank the Director, Prof. Christian Cipriani, and the Institute’s former Director and founder, Prof. Paolo Dario. They both strongly supported my nomination for this award.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Leonardo Ricotti on his outstanding achievement.

7 February 2023
Nanomaterials Webinar | Sustainable Synthesis of Oxides for Electronics, Photocatalysis, and Energy Applications, 1 March 2023

Date: 1 March 2023
Time: 10:00–12:00 PT time (11:00-13:00 CET)
Webinar ID: 863 3018 8709

Webinar website: https://nanomaterials-11.sciforum.net/
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5116741395086/WN_pCHex1wpRraNdNwumf7QmQ
Participation fee: None
Language: English
Webinar keywords: solution combustion synthesis; hydrothermal synthesis; oxide thin films; nanostructures; metal oxide devices; photocatalysis; printed electronics
Related Special Issues:

Chair:

 

Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Ferrão de Paiva Martins

CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, NOVA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | FCT NOVA, NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal

 

 

 

 

 

 Speakers:

 

Dr. Rita Branquinho

CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, NOVA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | FCT NOVA, NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Daniela da Silva Nunes Gomes

CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, NOVA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | FCT NOVA, NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Emanuel Carlos

CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, NOVA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | FCT NOVA, NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal


 

 

 

 

If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact [email protected].

We look forward to your participation in this event.

Nanomaterials Editorial Office

20 January 2023
Meet Us at the XII Reunión del Grupo de Física de la Materia Condensada de la RSEF (GEFES 2023), 1–3 February 2023, Salamanca, Spain


MDPI will be attending the XII Reunión del grupo de física de la materia condensada de la RSEF (GEFES 2023) in Salamanca, Spain, which will take place from 1 to 3 February 2023. The GEFES 2023 is the annual meeting of GEFES, the Condensed Matter Physics Division of the Spanish Royal Physics Society. The theme of GEFES 2023 is to review the condensed matter physics research achievements of the society in the past year and discuss the opportunities and challenges in the field.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

  • Electronics;
  • Nanomaterials;
  • Energies;
  • Materials;
  • Symmetry;
  • Electronic Materials;
  • Physics;
  • Condensed Matter.

If you are attending this conference, please visit our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://gefes2023.es/.

11 January 2023
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2020–2021 in the Section “Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology”


1. “Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human Health”
by Maxine Swee-Li Yee, Ling-Wei Hii, Chin King Looi, Wei-Meng Lim, Shew-Fung Wong, Yih-Yih Kok, Boon-Keat Tan, Chiew-Yen Wong and Chee-Onn Leong
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(2), 496; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11020496
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/2/496
Cited by 106 | Viewed by 16035

2. “A Review of Carbon Dots Produced from Biomass Wastes”
by Chao Kang, Ying Huang, Hui Yang, Xiu Fang Yan and Zeng Ping Chen
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(11), 2316; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10112316
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/11/2316
Cited by 87 | Viewed by 7629

3. “Nanotechnology Potential in Seed Priming for Sustainable Agriculture”
by Anderson do Espirito Santo Pereira, Halley Caixeta Oliveira, Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto and Catherine Santaella
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(2), 267; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11020267
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/2/267
Cited by 70 | Viewed by 7813

4. “Chitosan–Selenium Nanoparticle (Cs–Se NP) Foliar Spray Alleviates Salt Stress in Bitter Melon”
by Morteza Sheikhalipour, Behrooz Esmaielpour, Mahdi Behnamian, Gholamreza Gohari, Mousa Torabi Giglou, Pavla Vachova, Anshu Rastogi, Marian Brestic and Milan Skalicky
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(3), 684; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11030684
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/3/684
Cited by 54 | Viewed by 3325

5. “Acid Dye Removal from Aqueous Solution by Using Neodymium(III) Oxide Nanoadsorbents”
by Shahin Ahmadi, Leili Mohammadi, Abbas Rahdar, Somayeh Rahdar, Ramin Dehghani, Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe and George Z. Kyzas
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(3), 556; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10030556
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/3/556
Cited by 45 | Viewed by 2193

6. “Bimetallic Ni-Based Catalysts for CO2 Methanation: A Review”
by Anastasios I. Tsiotsias, Nikolaos D. Charisiou, Ioannis V. Yentekakis and Maria A. Goula
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(1), 28; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11010028
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/1/28
Cited by 40 | Viewed by 6178

7. “Green Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Natural Product Coated Magnetite Nanoparticles for Wastewater Treatment”
by Chanchal Das, Subhadeep Sen, Tejinder Singh, Tanmoy Ghosh, Subha Sankar Paul, Tae Wan Kim, Seob Jeon, Dilip K. Maiti, Jungkyun Im and Goutam Biswas
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(8), 1615; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10081615
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/8/1615
Cited by 40 | Viewed by 3953

8. “Synthesis and Characterization of Amorphous Iron Oxide Nanoparticles by the Sonochemical Method and Their Application for the Remediation of Heavy Metals from Wastewater”
by Virendra Kumar Yadav, Daoud Ali, Samreen Heena Khan, Govindhan Gnanamoorthy, Nisha Choudhary, Krishna Kumar Yadav, Van Nam Thai, Seik Altaf Hussain and Salim Manhrdas
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(8), 1551; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10081551
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/8/1551
Cited by 40 | Viewed by 3614

9. “Uptake and Accumulation of Nano/Microplastics in Plants: A Critical Review”
by Imran Azeem, Muhammad Adeel, Muhammad Arslan Ahmad, Noman Shakoor, Gama Dingba Jiangcuo, Kamran Azeem, Muhammad Ishfaq, Awais Shakoor, Muhammad Ayaz, Ming Xu et al.
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(11), 2935; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11112935
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/11/2935
Cited by 28 | Viewed by 4669

10. “Emerging MXene–Polymer Hybrid Nanocomposites for High-Performance Ammonia Sensing and Monitoring”
by Vishal Chaudhary, Akash Gautam, Yogendra K. Mishra and Ajeet Kaushik
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(10), 2496; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11102496
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/10/2496
Cited by 28 | Viewed by 2561

11 January 2023
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2020–2021 in the Section “Solar Energy and Solar Cells”


1. “Transition Metal Oxide Electrode Materials for Supercapacitors: A Review of Recent Developments”
by Ruibin Liang, Yongquan Du, Peng Xiao, Junyang Cheng, Shengjin Yuan, Yonglong Chen, Jian Yuan and Jianwen Chen
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(5), 1248; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11051248
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/5/1248
Cited by 91 | Viewed by 5704

2. “Improved Thermophysical Properties and Energy Efficiency of Aqueous Ionic Liquid/MXene Nanofluid in a Hybrid PV/T Solar System”
by Likhan Das, Khairul Habib, R. Saidur, Navid Aslfattahi, Syed Mohd Yahya and Fazlay Rubbi
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(7), 1372; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10071372
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/7/1372
Cited by 54 | Viewed by 3879

3. “Optimization of Thermophysical and Rheological Properties of Mxene Ionanofluids for Hybrid Solar Photovoltaic/Thermal Systems”
by Balaji Bakthavatchalam, Khairul Habib, R. Saidur, Navid Aslfattahi, Syed Mohd Yahya, A. Rashedi and Taslima Khanam
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(2), 320; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11020320
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/2/320
Cited by 21 | Viewed by 1745

4. “Titanium Dioxide-Coated Zinc Oxide Nanorods as an Efficient Photoelectrode in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells”
by Qiang Zhang, Shengwen Hou and Chaoyang Li
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(8), 1598; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10081598
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/8/1598
Cited by 18 | Viewed by 2457

5. “Transparent Platinum Counter Electrode Prepared by Polyol Reduction for Bifacial, Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells”
by Alvien Ghifari, Dang Xuan Long, Seonhyoung Kim, Brian Ma and Jongin Hong
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(3), 502; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10030502
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/3/502
Cited by 15 | Viewed by 2215

6. “Design and Numerical Investigation of a Lead-Free Inorganic Layered Double Perovskite Cs4CuSb2Cl12 Nanocrystal Solar Cell by SCAPS-1D”
by Yizhou He, Liyifei Xu, Cheng Yang, Xiaowei Guo and Shaorong Li
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(9), 2321; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11092321
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/9/2321
Cited by 14 | Viewed by 2669

7. “Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis of Parabolic Trough Collectors Using Straight Conical Strip Inserts with Nanofluids”
by Nabeel Abed, Imran Afgan, Hector Iacovides, Andrea Cioncolini, Ilyas Khurshid and Adel Nasser
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(4), 853; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11040853
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/4/853
Cited by 12 | Viewed by 1855

8. “Arrays of Plasmonic Nanostructures for Absorption Enhancement in Perovskite Thin Films”
by Tianyi Shen, Qiwen Tan, Zhenghong Dai, Nitin P. Padture and Domenico Pacifici
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(7), 1342; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10071342
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/7/1342
Cited by 11 | Viewed by 2073

9. “The Role of the Interactions at the Tungsten Disulphide Surface in the Stability and Enhanced Thermal Properties of Nanofluids with Application in Solar Thermal Energy”
by Paloma Martínez-Merino, Antonio Sánchez-Coronilla, Rodrigo Alcántara, Elisa I. Martín, Iván Carrillo-Berdugo, Roberto Gómez-Villarejo and Javier Navas
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(5), 970; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10050970
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/5/970
Cited by 10 | Viewed by 1535

10. “Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Applications in Harvesting Sunlight for Solar Thermal Generation”
by Rebwar Faiq Talabani, Samir Mustafa Hamad, Azeez Abdullah Barzinjy and Usame Demir
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(9), 2421; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11092421
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/9/2421
Cited by 10 | Viewed by 2408

10 January 2023
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2020–2021 in the Section “Energy and Catalysis”


1. “Sulfide and Oxide Inorganic Solid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Li Batteries: A Review”
by Mogalahalli V. Reddy, Christian M. Julien, Alain Mauger and Karim Zaghib
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(8), 1606; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10081606
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/8/1606
Cited by 104 | Viewed by 13304

2. “Novel Architecture Titanium Carbide (Ti3C2Tx) MXene Cocatalysts toward Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production: A Mini-Review
by Van-Huy Nguyen, Ba-Son Nguyen, Chechia Hu, Chinh Chien Nguyen, Dang Le Tri Nguyen, Minh Tuan Nguyen Dinh, Dai-Viet N. Vo, Quang Thang Trinh, Mohammadreza Shokouhimehr, Amirhossein Hasani et al.
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(4), 602; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10040602
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/4/602
Cited by 78 | Viewed by 6864

3. “An Overview on Anodes for Magnesium Batteries: Challenges towards a Promising Storage Solution for Renewables”
by Federico Bella, Stefano De Luca, Lucia Fagiolari, Daniele Versaci, Julia Amici, Carlotta Francia and Silvia Bodoardo
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(3), 810; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11030810
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/3/810
Cited by 63 | Viewed by 4597

4. “Computational Framework of Magnetized MgO–Ni/Water-Based Stagnation Nanoflow Past an Elastic Stretching Surface: Application in Solar Energy Coatings”
by Muhammad Mubashir Bhatti, Osman Anwar Bég and Sara I. Abdelsalam
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(7), 1049; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12071049
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/7/1049
Cited by 62 | Viewed by 1297

5. “Advances and Challenges in Developing Efficient Graphene Oxide-Based ZnO Photocatalysts for Dye Photo-Oxidation”
by Asim Ali Yaqoob, Nur Habibah binti Mohd Noor, Albert Serrà and Mohamad Nasir Mohamad Ibrahim
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(5), 932; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10050932
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/5/932
Cited by 58 | Viewed by 4175

6. “Sustainable Biomass Activated Carbons as Electrodes for Battery and Supercapacitors—A Mini-Review”
by Glaydson Simões dos Reis, Sylvia H. Larsson, Helinando Pequeno de Oliveira, Mikael Thyrel and Eder Claudio Lima
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(7), 1398; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10071398
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/7/1398
Cited by 46 | Viewed by 3612

7. “Kinetic Analysis of 4-Nitrophenol Reduction by “Water-Soluble” Palladium Nanoparticles”
by Anas Iben Ayad, Denis Luart, Aissa Ould Dris and Erwann Guénin
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(6), 1169; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10061169
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/6/1169
Cited by 45 | Viewed by 2551

8. “Environmentally Safe Biosynthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Plant Water Extracts”
by Mohadeseh Hassanisaadi, Gholam Hosein Shahidi Bonjar, Abbas Rahdar, Sadanand Pandey, Akbar Hosseinipour and Roohollah Abdolshahi
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(8), 2033; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11082033
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/8/2033
Cited by 42 | Viewed by 2935

9. “Nanocomposites of NiO/CuO Based MOF with rGO: An Efficient and Robust Electrocatalyst for Methanol Oxidation Reaction in DMFC”
by Tayyaba Noor, Sadaf Pervaiz, Naseem Iqbal, Habib Nasir, Neelam Zaman, Muhammad Sharif and Erum Pervaiz
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(8), 1601; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10081601
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/8/1601
Cited by 40 | Viewed by 3427

10. “Nanofiber NiMoO4/g-C3N4 Composite Electrode Materials for Redox Supercapacitor Applications”
by Kannadasan Thiagarajan, Thirugnanam Bavani, Prabhakarn Arunachalam, Seung Jun Lee, Jayaraman Theerthagiri, Jaganathan Madhavan, Bruno Georges Pollet and Myong Yong Choi
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(2), 392; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10020392
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/2/392
Cited by 39 | Viewed by 3256

6 January 2023
Nanomaterials | Season’s Greetings from Editorial Board Members

This Season's Greetings video is from Prof. Dr. Eleonore Fröhlich, Prof. Dr. Jordi Sort and Dr. Mikhael Bechelany, Editorial Board Members of Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991), who would like to extend their sincere holiday wishes to everyone on behalf of the editorial team of the journal. Our sincerest thanks go out to all scholars for their strong support of Nanomaterials in the past year! May the new year be better, happier, and more successful than the old one, with all your wishes coming true.

6 January 2023
Nanomaterials | Issue Cover Articles in 2022

The articles below have been selected as cover articles for 2022 by the Editorial Office of Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991). You can find the 24 covers in volume 12 at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12. The articles address autonomous nanomaterials, heterostructured nanowires, quantum theory, silicon nanocomposites, magnetic fluids, cellulose nanofibers, hybrid nanocatalysts, droplets, fluorescent gold nanoclusters, zeolite, porphyrins, and semiconductors in the first half of the year; in the second half of the year they address perovskite quantum dots, 2D hBN, nanobubbles, sodium-ion batteries, lanthanide nanoparticles, electrorheological fluids, photovoltaic thin films, nanopesticides, anticancer nanomaterials, nanocavities, MOFs, and metal oxide nanostructures. We hope that they provide insights and references for scholars in related fields.

1. “Data-Centric Architecture for Self-Driving Laboratories with Autonomous Discovery of New Nanomaterials”
by Maria A. Butakova, Andrey V. Chernov, Oleg O. Kartashov and Alexander V. Soldatov
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(1), 12; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12010012
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/1/12

2. “Anisotropic Radiation in Heterostructured “Emitter in a Cavity” Nanowire”
by Alexey Kuznetsov, Prithu Roy, Valeriy M. Kondratev, Vladimir V. Fedorov, Konstantin P. Kotlyar, Rodion R. Reznik, Alexander A. Vorobyev, Ivan S. Mukhin, George E. Cirlin and Alexey D. Bolshakov
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(2), 241; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12020241
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/2/241 

3. “Intrinsic Dynamic and Static Nature of π···π Interactions in Fused Benzene-Type Helicenes and Dimers, Elucidated with QTAIM Dual Functional Analysis”
by Taro Nishide and Satoko Hayashi
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(3), 321; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030321
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/3/321 

4. “Industrial Silicon-Wafer-Wastage-Derived Carbon-Enfolded Si/Si-C/C Nanocomposite Anode Material through Plasma-Assisted Discharge Process for Rechargeable Li-Ion Storage”
by Rasu Muruganantham, Chih-Wei Yang, Hong-Jyun Wang, Chia-Hung Huang and Wei-Ren Liu
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(4), 659; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12040659
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/4/659 

5. “Magnetic Field Sensing Based on Whispering Gallery Mode with Nanostructured Magnetic Fluid-Infiltrated Photonic Crystal Fiber”
by Chencheng Zhang, Shengli Pu, Zijian Hao, Boyu Wang, Min Yuan and Yuxiu Zhang
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(5), 862; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12050862
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/5/862 

6. “Freestanding Translucent ZnO–Cellulose Nanocomposite Films for Ultraviolet Sensor Applications”
by Hiroaki Komatsu, Yurika Kawamoto and Takashi Ikuno
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(6), 940; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12060940
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/6/940 

7. “Multifunctionalized Mesostructured Silica Nanoparticles Containing Mn2 Complex for Improved Catalase-Mimicking Activity in Water”
by Tristan Pelluau, Saad Sene, Beltzane Garcia-Cirera, Belen Albela, Laurent Bonneviot, Joulia Larionova and Yannick Guari
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(7), 1136; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12071136
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/7/1136 

8. “Responsive Liquid Metal Droplets: From Bulk to Nano”
by Minghui Duan, Xiyu Zhu, Xiaohui Shan, Hongzhang Wang, Sen Chen and Jing Liu
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(8), 1289; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12081289
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/8/1289 

9. “Evidence of Au(II) and Au(0) States in Bovine Serum Albumin-Au Nanoclusters Revealed by CW-EPR/LEPR and Peculiarities in HR-TEM/STEM Imaging”
by Radek Ostruszka, Giorgio Zoppellaro, Ondřej Tomanec, Dominik Pinkas, Vlada Filimonenko and Karolína Šišková
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(9), 1425; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12091425
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/9/1425 

10. “Nitrogen- and Halogen-Free Multifunctional Polymer-Directed Fabrication of Aluminum-Rich Hierarchical MFI Zeolites”
by Yuan Hu, Chan Wang, Tiesen Li, Xiaojun Bao and Yuanyuan Yue
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(10), 1633; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12101633
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/10/1633 

11. “One A3B Porphyrin Structure—Three Successful Applications”
by Ion Fratilescu, Anca Lascu, Bogdan Ovidiu Taranu, Camelia Epuran, Mihaela Birdeanu, Ana-Maria Macsim, Eugenia Tanasa, Eugeniu Vasile and Eugenia Fagadar-Cosma
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(11), 1930; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12111930
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/11/1930 

12. “Light-Emitting Diodes Based on InGaN/GaN Nanowires on Microsphere-Lithography-Patterned Si Substrates”
by Liliia Dvoretckaia, Vladislav Gridchin, Alexey Mozharov, Alina Maksimova, Anna Dragunova, Ivan Melnichenko, Dmitry Mitin, Alexandr Vinogradov, Ivan Mukhin and Georgy Cirlin
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(12), 1993; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12121993
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/12/1993 

13. “Perovskite Quantum Dots for Emerging Displays: Recent Progress and Perspectives”
by Xinxin Ren, Xiang Zhang, Hongxing Xie, Junhu Cai, Chenhui Wang, Enguo Chen, Sheng Xu, Yun Ye, Jie Sun, Qun Yan and Tailiang Guo
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(13), 2243; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12132243
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/13/2243 

14. “Tailoring the Emission Wavelength of Color Centers in Hexagonal Boron Nitride for Quantum Applications”
by Chanaprom Cholsuk, Sujin Suwanna and Tobias Vogl
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(14), 2427; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12142427
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/14/2427 

15. “Degradation Mechanism of Micro-Nanobubble Technology for Organic Pollutants in Aqueous Solutions”
by Youbin Zhou, Dapeng Cao and Xianren Zhang
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(15), 2654; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12152654
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/15/2654 

16. “Recent Progress on Graphene-Based Nanocomposites for Electrochemical Sodium-Ion Storage”
by Mai Li, Kailan Zhu, Hanxue Zhao and Zheyi Meng
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(16), 2837; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12162837
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/16/2837 

17. “Lanthanide-Ion-Doping Effect on the Morphology and the Structure of NaYF4:Ln3+ Nanoparticles”
by Nikita A. Bogachev, Anna A. Betina, Tatyana S. Bulatova, Viktor G. Nosov, Stefaniia S. Kolesnik, Ilya I. Tumkin, Mikhail N. Ryazantsev, Mikhail Yu. Skripkin and Andrey S. Mereshchenko
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(17), 2972; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12172972
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/17/2972 

18. “Development of Novel Colorful Electrorheological Fluids”
by Suk Jekal, Jiwon Kim, Qi Lu, Dong-Hyun Kim, Jungchul Noh, Ha-Yeong Kim, Min-Jeong Kim, Min-Sang Kim, Won-Chun Oh, Hyoung-Jin Choi et al.
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(18), 3113; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12183113
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/18/3113 

19. “Copper-Arsenic-Sulfide Thin-Films from Local Raw Materials Deposited via RF Co-Sputtering for Photovoltaics”
by Pedro Centeno, Miguel Alexandre, Filipe Neves, Elvira Fortunato, Rodrigo Martins, Hugo Águas and Manuel J. Mendes
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(19), 3268; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12193268
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/19/3268 

20. “Liposomal Formulations Loaded with a Eugenol Derivative for Application as Insecticides: Encapsulation Studies and In Silico Identification of Protein Targets”
by Maria José G. Fernandes, Renato B. Pereira, Ana Rita O. Rodrigues, Tatiana F. Vieira, A. Gil Fortes, David M. Pereira, Sérgio F. Sousa, M. Sameiro T. Gonçalves and Elisabete M. S. Castanheira
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(20), 3583; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12203583
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/20/3583 

21. “Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Enhance the Anticancer Efficacy of Platinum(IV)-Phenolate Conjugates in Breast Cancer Cell Lines”
by Ivana Predarska, Mohamad Saoud, Dijana Drača, Ibrahim Morgan, Teodora Komazec, Thomas Eichhorn, Ekatarina Mihajlović, Duško Dunđerović, Sanja Mijatović, Danijela Maksimović-Ivanić et al.
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(21), 3767; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12213767
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/21/3767 

22. “Indefinite Graphene Nanocavities with Ultra-Compressed Mode Volumes”
by Chunchao Wen, Zongyang Wang, Jipeng Xu, Wei Xu, Wei Liu, Zhihong Zhu, Jianfa Zhang and Shiqiao Qin
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(22), 4004; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12224004
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/22/4004 

23. “Antibacterial Activity of Two Zn-MOFs Containing a Tricarboxylate Linker”
by Sara Rojas, Amalia García-García, Tania Hidalgo, María Rosales, Daniel Ruiz-Camino, Pablo Salcedo-Abraira, Helena Montes-Andrés, Duane Choquesillo-Lazarte, Roberto Rosal, Patricia Horcajada et al.
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(23), 4139; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12234139
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/23/4139 

24. “Recent Advances in Synthesis and Application of Metal Oxide Nanostructures in Chemical Sensors and Biosensors”
by Vincentas Maciulis, Almira Ramanaviciene and Ieva Plikusiene
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(24), 4413; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12244413
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/24/4413

28 December 2022
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2020–2021 in the Section “Nanocomposite Materials”


“Recent Advances in Synthesis and Applications of MFe2O4 (M = Co, Cu, Mn, Ni, Zn) Nanoparticles”
by Thomas Dippong, Erika Andrea Levei and Oana Cadar
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(6), 1560; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11061560
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/6/1560
Cited by 69 | Viewed by 4564

“Graphene Oxide–Silver Nanoparticle Nanohybrids: Synthesis, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Properties”
by Mónica Cobos, Iker De-La-Pinta, Guillermo Quindós, M. Jesús Fernández and M. Dolores Fernández
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(2), 376; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10020376
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/2/376
Cited by 66 | Viewed by 5176

“Preparation and Characterization of Epoxy Resin Filled with Ti3C2Tx MXene Nanosheets with Excellent Electric Conductivity”
by Ailing Feng, Tianqi Hou, Zirui Jia, Yi Zhang, Fan Zhang and Guanglei Wu
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(1), 162; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10010162
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/1/162
Cited by 56 | Viewed by 4347

“Silica-Coated Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Grafted onto Graphene Oxide for Protein Isolation”
by Xuan-Hung Pham, Eunil Hahm, Hyung-Mo Kim, Byung Sung Son, Ahla Jo, Jaehyun An, Tuong An Tran Thi, Dinh Quan Nguyen and Bong-Hyun Jun
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(1), 117; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10010117  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/1/117
Cited by 35 | Viewed by 4397

“Failure Analysis of Ultra High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Structures Enhanced with Nanomaterials by Using a Diffuse Cohesive Interface Approach”
by Umberto De Maio, Nicholas Fantuzzi, Fabrizio Greco, Lorenzo Leonetti and Andrea Pranno
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(9), 1792; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10091792  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/9/1792
Cited by 33 | Viewed by 1963

“Recent Advances in the Development of Smart and Active Biodegradable Packaging Materials”
by Mahmood Alizadeh Sani, Maryam Azizi-Lalabadi, Milad Tavassoli, Keyhan Mohammadi and David Julian McClements
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(5), 1331; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11051331  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/5/1331
Cited by 32 | Viewed by 4875

“Nanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications: An Overview”
by Jawad Sarfraz, Tina Gulin-Sarfraz, Julie Nilsen-Nygaard and Marit Kvalvåg Pettersen
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(1), 10; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11010010  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/1/10
Cited by 31 | Viewed by 4430

“Green Synthesis and Catalytic Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Based on Piper chaba Stem Extracts”
by Md. Mahiuddin, Prianka Saha and Bungo Ochiai
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(9), 1777; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10091777  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/9/1777
Cited by 31 | Viewed by 2092

“Sensitive Voltammetric Sensor for Tryptophan Detection by Using Polyvinylpyrrolidone Functionalized Graphene/GCE”
by Quanguo He, Jun Liu, Jinxia Feng, Yiyong Wu, Yaling Tian, Guangli Li and Dongchu Chen
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(1), 125; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10010125  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/1/125
Cited by 29 | Viewed by 2375

“Recent Advances in Nanomicelles Delivery Systems”
by Salah M. Tawfik, Shavkatjon Azizov, Mohamed R. Elmasry, Mirkomil Sharipov and Yong-Ill Lee
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(1), 70; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11010070  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/1/70
Cited by 27 | Viewed by 2796

28 December 2022
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2020–2021 in the Section “2D and Carbon Nanomaterials”


“Applications of Nanocellulose/Nanocarbon Composites: Focus on Biotechnology and Medicine”
by Lucie Bacakova, Julia Pajorova, Maria Tomkova, Roman Matejka, Antonin Broz, Jana Stepanovska, Simon Prazak, Anne Skogberg, Sanna Siljander and Pasi Kallio
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(2), 196; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10020196
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/2/196
Cited by 63 | Viewed by 7575

“Self-Healable Electro-Conductive Hydrogels Based on Core-Shell Structured Nanocellulose/Carbon Nanotubes Hybrids for Use as Flexible Supercapacitors”
by Huixiang Wang, Subir Kumar Biswas, Sailing Zhu, Ya Lu, Yiying Yue, Jingquan Han, Xinwu Xu, Qinglin Wu and Huining Xiao
Nanomaterials 2020, 10, 112. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10010112
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/1/112
Cited by 56 | Viewed by 5343

“Carbon Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Functionalization and Sensing Applications”
by Giorgio Speranza
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(4), 967; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11040967
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/4/967
Cited by 39 | Viewed by 4971

“Two-Dimensional Silicon Carbide: Emerging Direct Band Gap Semiconductor”
by Sakineh Chabi and Kushal Kadel
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(11), 2226; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10112226
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/11/2226
Cited by 33 | Viewed by 4919

“A Review of Graphene-Based Surface Plasmon Resonance and Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Biosensors: Current Status and Future Prospects”
by Devi Taufiq Nurrohman and Nan-Fu Chiu
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(1), 216; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11010216
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/1/216
Cited by 31 | Viewed by 3760

“Screen-Printed Electrode Surface Modification with NiCo2O4/RGO Nanocomposite for Hydroxylamine Detection”
by Somayeh Tajik, Hadi Beitollahi, Sayed ali Ahmadi, Mohammad Bagher Askari and Antonio Di Bartolomeo
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(12), 3208; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11123208
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/12/3208
Cited by 29 | Viewed by 1152

“Synergistic Antibacterial Activity of Silver-Loaded Graphene Oxide towards Staphylococcus Aureus and Escherichia Coli
by Truong Thi Tuong Vi, Selvaraj Rajesh Kumar, Jong-Hwei Su Pang, Yu-Kuo Liu, Dave W. Chen and Shingjiang Jessie Lue
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(2), 366; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10020366
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/2/366
Cited by 29 | Viewed by 3266

“Graphene-Based Scaffolds for Regenerative Medicine”
by Pietro Bellet, Matteo Gasparotto, Samuel Pressi, Anna Fortunato, Giorgia Scapin, Miriam Mba, Enzo Menna and Francesco Filippini
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(2), 404; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11020404
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/2/404
Cited by 27 | Viewed by 3055

“Multi-layer Scaffolds of Poly(caprolactone), Poly(glycerol sebacate) and Bioactive Glasses Manufactured by Combined 3D Printing and Electrospinning”
by Adja B. R. Touré, Elisa Mele and Jamieson K. Christie
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(4), 626; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10040626
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/4/626
Cited by 26 | Viewed by 3461

“Electrospun PCL/PGS Composite Fibers Incorporating Bioactive Glass Particles for Soft Tissue Engineering Applications”
by Marina Luginina, Katharina Schuhladen, Roberto Orrú, Giacomo Cao, Aldo R. Boccaccini and Liliana Liverani
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(5), 978; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10050978
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/5/978
Cited by 26 | Viewed by 3239

28 December 2022
Nanomaterials | Top 5 Selected Papers in 2020–2021 in the Section “Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures”


“Comparing Methods for Calculating Nano Crystal Size of Natural Hydroxyapatite Using X-Ray Diffraction”
by Marzieh Rabiei, Arvydas Palevicius, Ahmad Monshi, Sohrab Nasiri, Andrius Vilkauskas and Giedrius Janusas
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(9), 1627; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10091627  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/9/1627Cited by 123 | Viewed by 3534

“Performance of Intrinsic and Modified Graphene for the Adsorption of H2S and CH4: A DFT Study”
by Xin Gao, Qu Zhou, Jingxuan Wang, Lingna Xu and Wen Zeng
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(2), 299; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10020299  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/2/299
Cited by 54 | Viewed by 3424

“Impact of the Interband Transitions in Gold and Silver on the Dynamics of Propagating and Localized Surface Plasmons”
by Krystyna Kolwas and Anastasiya Derkachova
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(7), 1411; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10071411  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/7/1411
Cited by 34 | Viewed by 3416

“Time-Domain Investigations of Coherent Phonons in van der Waals Thin Films”
by Fabien Vialla and Natalia Del Fatti
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(12), 2543; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10122543   
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/12/2543
Cited by 18 | Viewed by 4397

“Effect of Cu Ion Concentration on Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Nanotwinned Cu Foils Fabricated by Rotary Electroplating”
by Yu-Wen Hung, Dinh-Phuc Tran and Chih Chen
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(8), 2135; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11082135  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/8/2135
Cited by 15 | Viewed by 1734

23 December 2022
Nanomaterials | Top 20 Highly Cited Papers in 2020–2021 in the Section “Biology and Medicines”


1. “Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles: Prospects and Applications in Medicine”
by Daniel Ziental, Beata Czarczynska-Goslinska, Dariusz T. Mlynarczyk, Arleta Glowacka-Sobotta, Beata Stanisz, Tomasz Goslinski and Lukasz Sobotta
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(2), 387; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10020387
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/2/387

2. “The Potential of Silver Nanoparticles for Antiviral and Antibacterial Applications: A Mechanism of Action”
by Atiqah Salleh, Ruth Naomi, Nike Dewi Utami, Abdul Wahab Mohammad, Ebrahim Mahmoudi, Norlaila Mustafa and Mh Busra Fauzi
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(8), 1566; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10081566
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/8/1566

3. “Polymeric Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery: Recent Developments and Future Prospects”
by Belén Begines, Tamara Ortiz, María Pérez-Aranda, Guillermo Martínez, Manuel Merinero, Federico Argüelles-Arias and Ana Alcudia
Nanomaterials 202010(7), 1403; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10071403
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/7/1403

4. “Stealth Coating of Nanoparticles in Drug-Delivery Systems”
by See Yee Fam, Chin Fei Chee, Chean Yeah Yong, Kok Lian Ho, Abdul Razak Mariatulqabtiah and Wen Siang Tan
Nanomaterials 202010(4), 787; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10040787
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/4/787

5. “Application of Nanomaterials in Biomedical Imaging and Cancer Therapy”
by Sarkar Siddique and James C. L. Chow
Nanomaterials 202010(9), 1700; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10091700
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/9/1700

6. “Systemic Review of Biodegradable Nanomaterials in Nanomedicine”
by Shi Su and Peter M. Kang
Nanomaterials 202010(4), 656; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10040656
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/4/656

7. “Immunological and Toxicological Considerations for the Design of Liposomes”
by Collin T. Inglut, Aaron J. Sorrin, Thilinie Kuruppu, Shruti Vig, Julia Cicalo, Haroon Ahmad and Huang-Chiao Huang
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(2), 190; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10020190
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/2/190

8. “On Facing the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) with Combination of Nanomaterials and Medicine: Possible Strategies and First Challenges”
by Vishnu Sankar Sivasankarapillai, Akhilash M. Pillai, Abbas Rahdar, Anumol P. Sobha, Sabya Sachi Das, Athanasios C. Mitropoulos, Mahboobeh Heidari Mokarrar and George Z. Kyzas
Nanomaterials 202010(5), 852; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10050852
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/5/852

9. “Multi-Scale Surface Treatments of Titanium Implants for Rapid Osseointegration: A Review”
by Qingge Wang, Peng Zhou, Shifeng Liu, Shokouh Attarilar, Robin Lok-Wang Ma, Yinsheng Zhong and Liqiang Wang
Nanomaterials 202010(6), 1244; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10061244
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/6/1244

10. “Polymeric Nanocapsules as Nanotechnological Alternative for Drug Delivery System: Current Status, Challenges and Opportunities”
by Siyuan Deng,Maria Rosa Gigliobianco,Roberta Censi and Piera Di Martino
Nanomaterials 202010(5), 847; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10050847
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/5/847

11. “Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Annona muricata Extract as an Inducer of Apoptosis in Cancer Cells and Inhibitor for NLRP3 Inflammasome via Enhanced Autophagy”
by Majid S. Jabir, Yasmin M. Saleh, Ghassan M. Sulaiman, Nahi Y. Yaseen, Usama I. Sahib, Yaser Hassan Dewir, Mona S. Alwahibi and Dina A. Soliman
Nanomaterials 202111(2), 384; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11020384
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/2/384

12. “Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles with Antibacterial Activity Using Various Medicinal Plant Extracts: Morphology and Antibacterial Efficacy”
by Aneta Salayová, Zdenka Bedlovičová, Nina Daneu, Matej Baláž, Zdenka Lukáčová Bujňáková, Ľudmila Balážová and Ľudmila Tkáčiková
Nanomaterials 202111(4), 1005; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11041005
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/4/1005

13. “Antimicrobial Activity of Zinc Oxide Nano/Microparticles and Their Combinations against Pathogenic Microorganisms for Biomedical Applications: From Physicochemical Characteristics to Pharmacological Aspects”
by Su-Eon Jin and Hyo-Eon Jin
Nanomaterials 202111(2), 263; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11020263
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/2/263

14. “Antiviral Activity of Silver, Copper Oxide and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Coatings against SARS-CoV-2”
by Padryk Merkl, Siwen Long, Gerald M. McInerney and Georgios A. Sotiriou
Nanomaterials 202111(5), 1312; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11051312
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/5/1312

15. “Emerging Nano-Formulations and Nanomedicines Applications for Ocular Drug Delivery”
by Dawin Khiev, Zeinab A. Mohamed, Riddhi Vichare, Ryan Paulson, Sofia Bhatia, Subhra Mohapatra, Glenn P. Lobo, Mallika Valapala, Nagaraj Kerur, Christopher L. Passaglia et al.
Nanomaterials 202111(1), 173; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11010173
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/1/173

16. “Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles by Using Green Machinery: Characterization and In Vitro Toxicity”
by Ahmed Al Saqr, El-Sayed Khafagy, Ahmed Alalaiwe, Mohammed F. Aldawsari, Saad M. Alshahrani, Md. Khalid Anwer, Salman Khan, Amr S. Abu Lila, Hany H. Arab and Wael A. H. Hegazy
Nanomaterials 202111(3), 808; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11030808
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/3/808

17. “Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Diospyros malabarica Fruit Extract and Assessments of Their Antimicrobial, Anticancer and Catalytic Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol (4-NP)”
by Kaushik Kumar Bharadwaj, Bijuli Rabha, Siddhartha Pati, Bhabesh Kumar Choudhury, Tanmay Sarkar, Sonit Kumar Gogoi, Nayanjyoti Kakati, Debabrat Baishya, Zulhisyam Abdul Kari and Hisham Atan Edinur
Nanomaterials 202111(8), 1999; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11081999
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/8/1999

18. “(Bio)Nanotechnology in Food Science—Food Packaging”
by Mateja Primožič, Željko Knez and Maja Leitgeb
Nanomaterials 202111(2), 292; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11020292
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/2/292

19. “Smart Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications—A Review”
by Magdalena Aflori
Nanomaterials 202111(2), 396; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11020396
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/2/396

20. “Graphene Oxide: Opportunities and Challenges in Biomedicine”
by Pariya Zare, Mina Aleemardani, Amelia Seifalian, Zohreh Bagher and Alexander M. Seifalian
Nanomaterials 202111(5), 1083; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11051083
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/5/1083

22 December 2022
Special Issue Mentor Program

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative—the MDPI Special Issue Mentor Program.

This program will enable early career researchers (who must hold a Ph.D. in a related field) to experience editing a Special Issue in MDPI journals, under the mentorship of our experienced Editorial Board Members or other experienced scientists. The mentor program will provide an excellent opportunity for early career scientists to gain editorial experience, and to cultivate their ability to edit scientific research.

The mentee’s responsibilities include:

  • Proposing a Special Issue title and assisting the mentor in preparing a summary (around 200–400 words) and 3–10 keywords describing the background, importance, and goal of the Issue;
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  • Preparing a list of scholars who may be interested in the Issue and personally e-mailing invitations on behalf of Guest Editors;
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The mentor’s responsibilities include:

  • Conducting a final check before the Special Issue is published online;
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  • Providing suggestions to younger scholars if they have any doubts or concerns regarding submissions;
  • Organizing video calls with young scholars and the Editorial Office regularly to discuss problems and improvement suggestions for the Special Issue;
  • Making and submitting decisions regarding submissions with the assistance of mentees.

Certificates and awards:
After the Special Issue closes, the Editorial Office will provide official certificates for all the mentors and early career researchers.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your Special Issue proposal to the Editorial Office of a journal you choose, and we will discuss the process (i.e., mentor collaboration, Special Issue topic feasibility analysis, etc.) in further detail. The full list of MDPI journals is as follows: https://www.mdpi.com/about/journals.

In addition to the new Special Issue Mentor Program, we will continue to welcome all Special Issue proposals focusing on hot research topics.

21 December 2022
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2020–2021 in the Section “Nanophotonics Materials and Devices”


1. “Tunable Fano Resonance and Enhanced Sensing in a Simple Au/TiO2 Hybrid Metasurface”
by Zhihui He, Weiwei Xue, Wei Cui, Chunjiang Li, Zhenxiong Li, Lihui Pu, Jiaojiao Feng, Xintao Xiao, Xuyang Wang and Gang Li
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(4), 687; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10040687
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/4/687

2. “Latest Novelties on Plasmonic and Non-Plasmonic Nanomaterials for SERS Sensing”
by Grégory Barbillon
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(6), 1200; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10061200
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/6/1200

3. “Tunable Split-Disk Metamaterial Absorber for Sensing Application”
by Yusheng Zhang, Peng Lin and Yu-Sheng Lin
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(3), 598; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11030598
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/3/598

4. “Using Dual Microresonant Cavity and Plasmonic Effects to Enhance the Photovoltaic Efficiency of Flexible Polymer Solar Cells”
by Wenfei Shen, Guoqing Zhao, Xiaolin Zhang, Fanchen Bu, Jungheum Yun and Jianguo Tang
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(5), 944; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10050944
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/5/944

5. “A Review of Fluorescent Carbon Dots, Their Synthesis, Physical and Chemical Characteristics, and Applications”
by Mychele Jorns and Dimitri Pappas
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(6), 1448; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11061448
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/6/1448

6. “Tunable Bound States in the Continuum in All-Dielectric Terahertz Metasurfaces”
by Xu Chen and Wenhui Fan
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(4), 623; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10040623
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/4/623

7. “Recent Advances in the Design of Plasmonic Au/TiO2 Nanostructures for Enhanced Photocatalytic Water Splitting”
by Jehad Abed, Nitul S Rajput, Amine El Moutaouakil and Mustapha Jouiad
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(11), 2260; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10112260
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/11/2260

8. “Color Centers Enabled by Direct Femto-Second Laser Writing in Wide Bandgap Semiconductors”
by Stefania Castelletto, Jovan Maksimovic, Tomas Katkus, Takeshi Ohshima, Brett C. Johnson and Saulius Juodkazis
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(1), 72; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11010072
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/1/72

9. “Performance of Graphene–CdS Hybrid Nanocomposite Thin Film for Applications in Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Cell and H2 Production”
by Salh Alhammadi, Vasudeva Reddy Minnam Reddy, Sreedevi Gedi, Hyeonwook Park, Mostafa Saad Sayed, Jae-Jin Shim and Woo Kyoung Kim
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(2), 245; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10020245
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/2/245

10. “Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Cancer Immunotherapy Applications: Opportunities, Challenges, and Current Progress in Nanomaterial Strategies”
by Shuvashis Dey, Matt Trau and Kevin M. Koo
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(6), 1145; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10061145
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/6/1145
 

21 December 2022
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2020–2021 in the Section “Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices”


1. “State of the Art and Future Perspectives in Advanced CMOS Technology”
by Henry H. Radamson, Huilong Zhu, Zhenhua Wu, Xiaobin He, Hongxiao Lin, Jinbiao Liu, Jinjuan Xiang, Zhenzhen Kong, Wenjuan Xiong, Junjie Li et al.
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(8), 1555; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10081555
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/8/1555

2. “Current Trends in Nanomaterials for Metal Oxide-Based Conductometric Gas Sensors: Advantages and Limitations. Part 1: 1D and 2D Nanostructures”
by Ghenadii Korotcenkov
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(7), 1392; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10071392
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/7/1392

3. “Carbon-Based Quantum Dots for Supercapacitors: Recent Advances and Future Challenges”
by Fitri Aulia Permatasari, Muhammad Alief Irham, Satria Zulkarnaen Bisri and Ferry Iskandar
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(1), 91; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11010091
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/1/91

4. “Tunable Infrared Metamaterial Emitter for Gas Sensing Application”
by Ruijia Xu and Yu-Sheng Lin
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(8), 1442; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10081442
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/8/1442

5. “Surface and Interface Designs in Copper-Based Conductive Inks for Printed/Flexible Electronics”
by Daisuke Tomotoshi and Hideya Kawasaki
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(9), 1689; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10091689
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/9/1689

6. “Silicon Nanowires for Gas Sensing: A Review”
by Mehdi Akbari-Saatlu, Marcin Procek, Claes Mattsson, Göran Thungström, Hans-Erik Nilsson, Wenjuan Xiong, Buqing Xu, You Li and Henry H. Radamson
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(11), 2215; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10112215
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/11/2215

7. “Electrochemical Sensors Based on Conducting Polymers for the Aqueous Detection of Biologically Relevant Molecules”
by Álvaro Terán-Alcocer, Francisco Bravo-Plascencia, Carlos Cevallos-Morillo and Alex Palma-Cando
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(1), 252; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11010252
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/1/252

8. “Hydrothermal Synthesis and Gas Sensing of Monoclinic MoO3 Nanosheets”
by Teodóra Nagyné-Kovács, Levente Studnicka, István Endre Lukács, Krisztina László, Pawel Pasierb, Imre Miklós Szilágyi and György Pokol
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(5), 891; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10050891
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/5/891

9. “Recent Progress on Vanadium Dioxide Nanostructures and Devices: Fabrication, Properties, Applications and Perspectives”
by Yanqing Zhang, Weiming Xiong, Weijin Chen and Yue Zheng
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(2), 338; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11020338
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/2/338

10. “Application of Nanostructured Carbon-Based Electrochemical (Bio)Sensors for Screening of Emerging Pharmaceutical Pollutants in Waters and Aquatic Species: A Review”
by Álvaro Torrinha, Thiago M. B. F. Oliveira, Francisco W. P. Ribeiro, Adriana N. Correia, Pedro Lima-Neto and Simone Morais
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(7), 1268; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10071268
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/7/1268

21 December 2022
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2020–2021 in the Section “Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing”


1. “Charge Transfer and Biocompatibility Aspects in Conducting Polymer-Based Enzymatic Biosensors and Biofuel Cells”
by Simonas Ramanavicius and Arunas Ramanavicius
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(2), 371; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11020371
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/2/371

2. “Exploiting Fruit Waste Grape Pomace for Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis, Assessing Their Antioxidant, Antidiabetic Potential and Antibacterial Activity Against Human Pathogens: A Novel Approach”
by Ganesh Dattatraya Saratale, Rijuta Ganesh Saratale, Dong-Su Kim, Do-Yeong Kim and Han-Seung Shin
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(8), 1457; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10081457
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/8/1457

3. “Hypericum perforatum L.-Mediated Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Exhibiting Antioxidant and Anticancer Activities”
by Abdalrahim Alahmad, Armin Feldhoff, Nadja C. Bigall, Pascal Rusch, Thomas Scheper and Johanna-Gabriela Walter
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(2), 487; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11020487
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/2/487

4. “On the Role of Nanofluids in Thermal-hydraulic Performance of Heat Exchangers—A Review”
by Salah Almurtaji, Naser Ali, Joao A. Teixeira and Abdulmajid Addali
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(4), 734; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10040734
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/4/734

5. “Materials, Electrical Performance, Mechanisms, Applications, and Manufacturing Approaches for Flexible Strain Sensors”
by Fei Han, Min Li, Huaiyu Ye and Guoqi Zhang
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(5), 1220; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11051220
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/5/1220 

6. “Strategies for SERS Detection of Organochlorine Pesticides”
by Rebeca Moldovan, Bogdan-Cezar Iacob, Cosmin Farcău, Ede Bodoki and Radu Oprean
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(2), 304; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11020304
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/2/304 

7. “Silver Nanowire Synthesis and Strategies for Fabricating Transparent Conducting Electrodes”
by Amit Kumar, Muhammad Omar Shaikh and Cheng-Hsin Chuang
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(3), 693; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11030693
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/3/693 

8. “Tribological Behavior of Nanolubricants Based on Coated Magnetic Nanoparticles and Trimethylolpropane Trioleate Base Oil”
by José M. Liñeira del Río, Enriqueta R. López, Manuel González Gómez, Susana Yáñez Vilar, Yolanda Piñeiro, José Rivas, David E. P. Gonçalves, Jorge H. O. Seabra and Josefa Fernández
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(4), 683; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10040683
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/4/683 

9. “Nanofluid Development Using Silver Nanoparticles and Organic-Luminescent Molecules for Solar-Thermal and Hybrid Photovoltaic-Thermal Applications”
by James Walshe, Pauraic Mc Carron, Conor McLoughlin, Sarah McCormack, John Doran and George Amarandei
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(6), 1201; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10061201
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/6/1201 

10. “Gold Nanorod Assemblies: The Roles of Hot-Spot Positioning and Anisotropy in Plasmon Coupling and SERS”
by Priyanka Dey, Verena Baumann and Jessica Rodríguez-Fernández
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(5), 942; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10050942
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/5/942

14 December 2022
"Thanks a Million!" – One Million Articles Published in MDPI Journals

MDPI has just become the first open access (OA) publisher to reach the milestone of one million articles published. That is one million articles freely available to all, to circulate and build upon! We are proud to share this special moment with the global scientific community.

This landmark has been reached thanks to the immeasurable support of more than 600,000 expert reviewers, 66,000 editorial board members and 6700 hard-working colleagues across MDPI’s global offices.

Within more than 25 years of publishing, our journals received 2.1 million manuscripts and generated 4.6 million peer review reports to get to one million papers published.

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A new policy announced by the US administration in August 2022 requires that, as of January 2026, all US federally funded research be made freely and immediately available after publication. While the new policy does not mandate articles be published under an open access license, it is aligned with the open access movement in removing all barriers to research. Similarly, some of the most advanced research institutions in the world intend to have all funded research articles published in open access by 2025.

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8 December 2022
MDPI Sustainability Foundation: New Look and Nominations for the 2023 Sustainability Awards Now Open

We are pleased to announce that the website of the MDPI Sustainability Foundation has been revamped! For the past couple of months, our UX UI team and front-end developers have been working hard to launch the website in time for the opening of the Sustainability Awards nominations.

The website is not the only thing that has had a remodeling. Indeed, the format of the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award (ESLA) has been updated. ESLA is now a competition open to individual researchers or start-ups founded by researchers under the age of 35. Nominee applications will go through 2 rounds of selection until the final 3 are decided. The finalists will then be invited to give pitch presentations during the Award Ceremony to win either first place (10,000 USD) or runner-up (2 x 5000 USD).

The World Sustainability Award, on the other hand, remains the same: a total prize money of 100,000 USD is up for grabs by senior individual researchers or groups of researchers from the international research community.

Nominations for both the World Sustainability Award and the Emerging Sustainability Leader award are now open! Check out our new website for more information on how to nominate.

7 December 2022
Editorial Board Members from Nanomaterials Featured in 2022 Highly Cited Researchers List Published by Clarivate

Recently, Clarivate™ revealed its 2022 list of Highly Cited Researchers™—individuals at universities, research institutes and commercial organizations.

The scientists who were selected into this year’s list of Highly Cited Researchers have published highly cited papers in the 11-year period from January 2011 to December 2021, with citation frequency in the top 1% of academic subjects and the same year of publication in the Web of Science database. Based on Web of Science Citation data, 6,938 researchers from across the globe who have demonstrated a disproportionate level of significant and broad influence in their chosen field or fields over the last decade have been awarded Highly Cited Researcher 2022 designations. The list is truly global, spanning 69 countries or regions and spread across a diverse range of research sciences and social sciences.

According to statistics, 46 members of the editorial board of Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991) have been selected into the list of Highly Cited Researchers of Clarivate in 2022. They are being recognized for their high-quality scientific research achievements and outstanding contributions to their professional fields. The Nanomaterials journal office sincerely congratulates all elected Editorial Board Members and hopes that they continue to have an academically productive relationship with the journal.

Name Affiliation
Dr. Andres Castellanos-Gomez King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
Prof. Dr. Anlian Pan Hunan University, China
Prof. Dr. Babak Anasori Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, United States
Prof. Baoshan Xing University of Massachusetts Amherst, United States
Prof. Dr.  Chao Deng Suzhou University, China
Prof. Dr. Dai-Bin Kuang Sun Yat Sen University, China
Prof. Dr. Fedor Jelezko Ulm University, Germany
Prof. Dr. George Z. Kyzas International Hellenic University, Greece
Prof. Dr. Guangbin Ji Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, China
Prof. Dr. Guozhong Cao University of Washington Seattle, United States
Prof. Dr. Huanting Wang Monash University, Australia
Dr. Jiaqing He Southern University of Science & Technology, China
Prof. Dr. Jun Lin Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Prof. Dr. Lei Jiang Purdue University, United States
Prof. Dr. Letian Dou Suzhou University, China
Dr. Liangzhu Feng University of Queensland, Australia
Prof. Dr. Lianzhou Wang East China Normal University, China
Prof. Dr. Likun Pan Southern University of Science & Technology, China
Dr. Meng Gu University of California Berkeley, United States
Prof. Dr. Michael F. Crommie University of Stuttgart, Germany
Prof. Dr. Michael Saliba Swansea University, United Kingdom
Prof. Dr. Nidal Hilal National University of Singapore, Singapore
Prof. Dr. Seeram Ramakrishna Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Prof. Dr. Shuangming Chen Huazhong University of Science & Technology, China
Prof. Dr. Tianyou Zhai Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Prof. Dr. Tierui Zhang Harvard University, United States
Dr. Wei Ting Chen Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Prof. Dr. Wei Xing Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Prof. Dr. Weida Hu Tianjin University, China
Prof. Dr. Wenbin Hu Jinan University, China
Prof. Dr. Wenjie Mai Beijing Institute of Technology, China
Dr. Yang Zhao Nanjing University, China
Prof. Dr. Yi Shi Fuzhou University, China
Dr. Yi-Jun Xu Tsinghua University, China
Prof. Dr. Yongfa Zhu Beihang University, China
Prof. Dr. Yongji Gong Fudan University, China
Prof. Dr. Yongyao Xia Shenzhen University, China
Prof. Dr. Yumeng Shi Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Prof. Dr. Zhanjun Gu City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Prof. Dr. Zhanxi Fan Suzhou University, China
Prof. Dr. Zhenhui Kang National Center for Nanoscience & Technology, China
Prof. Dr. Zhixiang Wei Dalian University of Technology, China
Prof. Dr. Zhiyu Wang Nanjing University, China
Prof. Dr. Zhong Jin Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Prof. Dr. Zhong-Shuai Wu Curtin University, Australia
Prof. Dr. Zongping Shao Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

25 November 2022
Nanomaterials | Top 10 Selected Papers in 2020–2021 in the Section “Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks Section”


“Biocompatible Magnetic Fluids of Co-Doped Iron Oxide Nanoparticles with Tunable Magnetic Properties”
by Silvio Dutz, Norbert Buske, Joachim Landers, Christine Gräfe, Heiko Wende and Joachim H. Clement
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(6), 1019; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10061019
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/6/1019
Cited by 27 | Viewed by 2512

“A Guided Walk through the World of Mesoporous Bioactive Glasses (MBGs): Fundamentals, Processing, and Applications”
by Carla Migneco, Elisa Fiume, Enrica Verné and Francesco Baino
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(12), 2571; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10122571
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/12/2571
Cited by 22 | Viewed by 1924

“MIL-88A Metal-Organic Framework as a Stable Sulfur-Host Cathode for Long-Cycle Li-S Batteries”
by Almudena Benítez, Juan Amaro-Gahete, Dolores Esquivel, Francisco José Romero-Salguero, Julián Morales and Álvaro Caballero
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(3), 424; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10030424
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/3/424
Cited by 21 | Viewed by 3740

“Magnetocrystalline and Surface Anisotropy in CoFe2O4 Nanoparticles”
by Alexander Omelyanchik, María Salvador, Franco D’Orazio, Valentina Mameli, Carla Cannas, Dino Fiorani, Anna Musinu, Montserrat Rivas, Valeria Rodionova, Gaspare Varvaro et al.
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(7), 1288; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10071288
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/7/1288
Cited by 18 | Viewed by 2117

“Recent Developments in Lanthanide-Doped Alkaline Earth Aluminate Phosphors with Enhanced and Long-Persistent Luminescence”
by Doory Kim
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(3), 723; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11030723
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/3/723
Cited by 17 | Viewed by 2676

“Polydopamine-Modified Metal–Organic Frameworks, NH2-Fe-MIL-101, as pH-Sensitive Nanocarriers for Controlled Pesticide Release”
by Yongpan Shan, Chunli Xu, Hongjun Zhang, Huiping Chen, Muhammad Bilal, Shujun Niu, Lidong Cao and Qiliang Huang
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(10), 2000; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10102000
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/10/2000
Cited by 17 | Viewed by 2545

“Zinc Gallium Oxide—A Review from Synthesis to Applications”
by Mu-I Chen, Anoop Kumar Singh, Jung-Lung Chiang, Ray-Hua Horng and Dong-Sing Wuu
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(11), 2208; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10112208
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/11/2208
Cited by 16 | Viewed by 3586

“Carbon Nanotube Sheet-Synthesis and Applications”
by Megha Chitranshi, Anuptha Pujari, Vianessa Ng, Daniel Chen, Devika Chauhan, Ronald Hudepohl, Motahareh Saleminik, Sung Yong Kim, Ashley Kubley, Vesselin Shanov et al.
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(10), 2023; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10102023
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/10/2023
Cited by 14 | Viewed by 5991

“Inkjet Printing of Flexible Transparent Conductive Films with Silver Nanowires Ink”
by Xiaoli Wu, Shuyue Wang, Zhengwu Luo, Jiaxin Lu, Kaiwen Lin, Hui Xie, Yuehui Wang and Jing-Ze Li
Nanomaterials 2021, 11(6), 1571; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11061571
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/6/1571
Cited by 13 | Viewed by 1565

“Synthesis and Performance of MOF-Based Non-Noble Metal Catalysts for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: A Review”
by Nicolas Delaporte, Etienne Rivard, Sadesh K. Natarajan, Pierre Benard, Michel L. Trudeau and Karim Zaghib
Nanomaterials 2020, 10(10), 1947; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10101947
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/10/1947
Cited by 13 | Viewed by 2549

9 November 2022
Nanomaterials Webinar | Catalysis by Carbon Materials, 25 November 2022


Date: 25 November 2022
Time: 10:00 a.m. CET | 4:00 a.m. EST | 5:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 874 0094 0079
Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8016666193194/WN_57Jdo8RzTfeu3NdlKyrgrw
Participation fee: None
Language: English
Webinar keywords: carbon materials; nanostructured carbon gels; electrochemistry; fuel cells; batteries; advanced oxidation processes; photocatalysis
Related Special Issues:

Chair:

Dr. Fernando Rubiera González

Prof. Dr. Sónia Carabineiro
Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Nova University of Lisbon, Portugal

Speakers

Dr. Fernando Rubiera González

Prof. Dr. Nathalie Job
Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Liège, Belgium

Dr. Fernando Rubiera González

Prof. Dr. Francisco José Maldonado Hodar
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Granada, Spain

If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact [email protected].

We look forward to your participation in this event.

Nanomaterials Editorial Office

28 September 2022
Peer Review Week 2022 – Research Integrity: Creating and Supporting Trust in Research

Peer Review Week began 19 September 2022 under the theme of “Research Integrity: Creating and Supporting Trust in Research”. Through various blog articles, podcast, and webinar, we discussed this crucial subject throughout the week, celebrating the essential role peer review plays in maintaining research quality.

To begin, we held a Webinar on the topic. Professor Peter W. Choate and Dr. Emmanuel Obeng-Gyasi joined Dr. Ioana Craciun, one of MDPI’s scientific officers, for an in-depth discussion.

We invite you to view the event recording:

During the week, the MDPI Blog in a series articles highlighted how good Peer Review safeguards research integrity. The following topics were covered:

In a new edition of Insight Faster, an MDPI podcast, we were delighted to talk to the co-chairs of the Peer Review Week committee, Jayashree Rajagopalan (Senior Manager of Global Community Engagement for CACTUS) and Danielle Padula (Head of Marketing and Community Development at Scholastica) to get their take on this year’s event and its related topics.

You can find the Podcast here.

We hope you enjoy the contents!

4 July 2022
Meet Us at the 11th National Conference on Environmental Chemistry, 25–29 July 2022, Harbin, China


A range of MDPI journals will be attending the 11th National Conference on Environmental Chemistry as an exhibitor. This meeting will be held in Harbin, China, from 25 to 29 July 2022.

The theme of this conference will be “Innovating Environmental Sciences, Low-Carbon Protecting Environment and Health”, which fully reflects the conference’s purpose of innovation, participation, cooperation, and foresight. More than 50 branches have been set up in the fields of interface process, toxicology and health, public health, environmental safety, pollution control, remediation technology, green and low-carbon, and environmental policy, and various well-known experts at home and abroad have been invited to produce conference and branch reports and deliver speeches. We invite experts in the field and environmental protection companies to participate in the exhibition, for which academic activities such as paper exhibitions, postgraduate forums, and Editor-in-Chief meetings have been organized.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference and our booth, please visit the following link: https://www.ncec2021.com/Home/Default.

28 June 2022
2021 Impact Factors - Released

The 2021 citation metrics have been released in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR), and we’re pleased to announce the following results for MDPI journals:

Journal Impact Factor Rank Category
Antioxidants 7.675 Q1 Food Science & Technology
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chemistry, Medicinal
Cells 7.666 Q2 Cell Biology
Nutrients 6.706 Q1 Nutrition & Dietetics
Cancers 6.575 Q1 Oncology
Pharmaceutics 6.525 Q1 Pharmacology & Pharmacy
International Journal of Molecular Sciences 6.208 Q1 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Q2 Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marine Drugs 6.085 Q1 Chemistry, Medicinal
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Biomolecules 6.064 Q2 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Batteries * 5.938 Q2 Electrochemistry
Energy & Fuels
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Viruses 5.818 Q2 Virology
Biosensors 5.743 Q1 Chemistry, Analytical
Instruments & Instrumentation
Q2 Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Journal of Fungi 5.724 Q1 Mycology
Q2 Microbiology
Nanomaterials 5.719 Q1 Physics, Applied
Q2 Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Metabolites 5.581 Q2 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Foods 5.561 Q1 Food Science & Technology
Drones * 5.532 Q2 Remote Sensing
Remote Sensing 5.349 Q1 Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Imaging Science & Photographic Technology
Q2 Remote Sensing
Environmental Sciences
Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research 5.318 Q2 Business
Antibiotics 5.222 Q1 Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Q2 Infectious Diseases
Pharmaceuticals 5.215 Q1 Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Q2 Chemistry, Medicinal
Biology 5.168 Q1 Biology
Fermentation 5.123 Q2 Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Toxins 5.075 Q1 Toxicology
Q2 Food Science & Technology
Bioengineering * 5.046 Q2 Engineering, Biomedical
Polymers 4.967 Q1 Polymer Science
Journal of Clinical Medicine 4.964 Q2 Medicine, General & Internal
Vaccines 4.961 Q2 Immunology
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Molecules 4.927 Q2 Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Microorganisms 4.926 Q2 Microbiology
Journal of Functional Biomaterials * 4.901 Q2 Engineering, Biomedical
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Biomedicines 4.757 Q2 Medicine, Research & Experimental
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Plants 4.658 Q1 Plant Sciences
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 4.614 Q1 Public, Environmental & Occupational Health (SSCI)
Q2 Public, Environmental & Occupational Health (SCIE)
Environmental Sciences (SCIE)
Membranes 4.562 Q1 Polymer Science
Q2 Engineering, Chemical
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chemistry, Physical
Pathogens 4.531 Q2 Microbiology
Catalysts 4.501 Q2 Chemistry, Physical
Toxics 4.472 Q2 Toxicology
Environmental Sciences
Gels 4.432 Q1 Polymer Science
Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease 4.415 Q2 Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Chemosensors 4.229 Q1 Instruments & Instrumentation
Q2 Chemistry, Analytical
Q3 Electrochemistry
Genes 4.141 Q2 Genetics & Heredity
Diagnostics 3.992 Q2 Medicine, General & Internal
Agronomy 3.949 Q1 Agronomy
Plant Sciences
Land 3.905 Q2 Environmental Studies
Sustainability 3.889 Q2 Environmental Sciences (SCIE)
Environmental Studies (SSCI)
Q3 Green & Sustainable Science & Technology (SCIE)
Q4 Green & Sustainable Science & Technology (SSCI)
Sensors 3.847 Q2 Instruments & Instrumentation
Chemistry, Analytical
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Materials 3.748 Q1 Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Q2 Physics, Applied
Physics, Condensed Matter
Q3 Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chemistry, Physical
Biomimetics * 3.743 Q2 Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Q3 Materials Science, Biomaterials
Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease * 3.711 Q1 Tropical Medicine
Q2 Parasitology
Q3 Infectious Diseases
Lubricants * 3.584 Q2 Engineering, Mechanical
Fractal and Fractional 3.577 Q1 Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Water 3.530 Q2 Water Resources
Q3 Environmental Sciences
Micromachines 3.523 Q2 Instruments & Instrumentation
Physics, Applied
Chemistry, Analytical
Q3 Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Journal of Personalized Medicine 3.508 Q2 Medicine, General & Internal
Health Care Sciences & Services
Agriculture 3.408 Q1 Agronomy
Processes 3.352 Q2 Engineering, Chemical
Separations 3.344 Q2 Chemistry, Analytical
Magnetochemistry 3.336 Q2 Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Q3 Chemistry, Physical
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Brain Sciences 3.333 Q3 Neurosciences
Buildings 3.324 Q2 Construction & Building Technology
Engineering, Civil
Forests 3.282 Q1 Forestry
Energies 3.252 Q3 Energy & Fuels
Life 3.251 Q2 Biology
Coatings 3.236 Q2 Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Physics, Applied
Q3 Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Animals 3.231 Q1 Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Veterinary Sciences
Journal of Intelligence * 3.176 Q2 Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Fishes 3.170 Q1 Marine & Freshwater Biology
Q2 Fisheries
Healthcare 3.160 Q2 Health Policy & Services (SSCI)
Health Care Sciences & Services (SCIE)
Inorganics * 3.149 Q2 Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Insects 3.139 Q1 Entomology
Atmosphere 3.110 Q3 Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Current Oncology 3.109 Q3 Oncology
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information 3.099 Q2 Geography, Physical
Q3 Computer Science, Information Systems
Remote Sensing
Diversity 3.029 Q2 Biodiversity Conservation
Ecology
Tomography 3.000 Q3 Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Current Issues in Molecular Biology 2.976 Q3 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Medicina 2.948 Q3 Medicine, General & Internal
Symmetry 2.940 Q2 Multidisciplinary Sciences
Horticulturae 2.923 Q1 Horticulture
Machines 2.899 Q2 Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Systems * 2.895 Q2 Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Applied Sciences 2.838 Q2 Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Physics, Applied
Q3 Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Children 2.835 Q2 Pediatrics
Minerals 2.818 Q2 Mining & Mineral Processing
Mineralogy
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Universe 2.813 Q2 Astronomy & Astrophysics
Q3 Physics, Particles & Fields
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 2.744 Q1 Engineering, Marine
Q2 Oceanography
Engineering, Ocean
Entropy 2.738 Q2 Physics, Multidisciplinary
Fire * 2.726 Q2 Forestry
Q3 Ecology
Metals 2.695 Q2 Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Q3 Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Electronics 2.690 Q3 Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Computer Science, Information Systems
Physics, Applied
Crystals 2.670 Q2 Crystallography
Q3 Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Aerospace 2.660 Q1 Engineering, Aerospace
Mathematics 2.592 Q1 Mathematics
Photonics 2.536 Q3 Optics
Actuators 2.523 Q2 Instruments & Instrumentation
Q3 Engineering, Mechanical
Veterinary Sciences 2.518 Q2 Veterinary Sciences
Behavioral Sciences * 2.286 Q3 Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Axioms * 1.824 Q2 Mathematics, Applied

For more information on Impact Factors and what it means to index academic journals, please visit our related blog posts.

 

* Journals given their first Impact Factor in 2022

Source: 2021 Journal Impact Factors, Journal Citation Reports TM (Clarivate, 2022)

 

27 June 2022
MDPI’s 2021 Young Investigator Awards in “Chemistry & Materials Sciences”—Winners Announced

MDPI’s Young Investigator Awards recognize promising junior researchers, acknowledge their contributions, and enhance communication among scientists. We are proud to present the winners for the year 2021 in the “Chemistry & Materials Sciences” category. The winners were selected by the journals’ editors.

We warmly congratulate the awarded Young Investigators for their outstanding contributions.

MDPI will continue to provide support and recognition to the academic community.

Coatings:

  • Marta Mohedano, Complutense University of Madrid-UCM, Spain

Materials:

  • Edoardo Baldini, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

Magnetochemistry:

  • Mauro Perfetti, University of Florence, Italy

Membranes:

  • Xu Hou, Xiamen University, China

Molecules:

  • Biplab Maji, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, India

Nanomaterials:

  • Andres Castellanos-Gomez, Instituto de Ciencia de los Materiales de Madrid, Spain
  • Takuya Isono, Hokkaido University, Japan
  • Panbo Liu, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China

27 June 2022
MDPI’s 2021 Outstanding Reviewer Awards in “Chemistry & Materials Sciences”—Winners Announced

In order to acknowledge our reviewers, who so generously dedicate their time to reviewing papers and demonstrate diligence, professionalism, and timeliness when reviewing manuscripts, MDPI journals regularly offer outstanding reviewer awards to scholars who participate in the peer-review process.

We are proud to recognize the winners for the year 2021 in the “Chemistry & Materials Sciences” category for their outstanding contributions among extensive competition by presenting them with the Outstanding Reviewer Award.

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the winners on their achievement.

MDPI will continue to provide support and recognition to the academic community.

Catalysts:

  • Rahat Javaid, Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, Japan
  • Georgios Bampos, University of Patras, Greece
  • Esmail Doustkhah, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan
  • Pawan Kumar, University of Alberta, Canada

Magnetochemistry:

  • Lorenzo Sorace, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy

Materials:

  • Khaled Giasin, University of Portsmouth, UK
  • Oldrich Sucharda, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic
  • Danil Pimenov, South Ural State University, Russia
  • Marián Palcut, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia

Metals:

  • Khaled Giasin, University of Portsmouth, UK
  • Catalin Pruncu, University of Strathclyde, UK
  • Jacek Tomków, Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland
  • Alexander Yu Churyumov, National University of Science and Technology (MISiS), Russia
  • Hesam Pouraliakbar, Chungnam National University, South Korea

Nanomaterials:

  • George Kenanakis, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, Greece
  • Goshtasp Cheraghian, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany
  • Oana Cadar, Research Institute for Analytical Instrumentation, Romania

Polymers:

  • Sawsan A. Zaitone, Suez Canal University, Saudi Arabia
  • Lucia Baldino, University of Salerno Via Giovanni Paolo II, Fisciano (SA) Italy
  • Gyorgy Szekely, University of Manchester, UK
  • Bin Jiang, Northeast Agricultural University, China
  • Haibao Lu, Harbin Institute of Technology, China

 

27 June 2022
MDPI’s 2021 Best Paper Awards in “Chemistry & Materials Sciences”—Winners Announced

The purpose of our Best Paper Awards is to promote and recognize the most impactful contributions published within MDPI journals.

The editors of each journal carefully selected reviews and research papers through a rigorous judging process based on criteria such as the scientific merit, overall impact, and the quality of presentation of the papers published in the journal last year.

We are honored to present the winners in the “Chemistry & Materials Sciences” category, who were selected amongst the extensive competition, and congratulate the authors for their outstanding scientific publications.

MDPI will continue to provide support and recognition to the academic community.

C — Journal of Carbon Research

Catalysts:

Ceramics:

Coatings:

Crystals:

Magnetochemistry:

Membranes:

Nanomaterials:

Polymers:

27 June 2022
MDPI’s 2021 Travel Awards in “Chemistry & Materials Sciences—Winners Announced

We are proud to recognize the winners of MDPI’s 2021 Travel Awards in the “Chemistry & Materials Sciences” category for their outstanding presentations.

MDPI journals regularly offer travel awards to encourage talented junior scientists to present their latest research at academic conferences in specific fields, which helps to increase their influence.

The winners mentioned below were carefully selected by the journal editors based on an outline of their research and the work to be presented at an academic conference.

We would like to warmly congratulate the winners of Travel Awards for the year 2021 and wish them the greatest success with their future research endeavors.

MDPI will continue to enhance communication among scientists.

Crystals:

  • Gaojun Mao, Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland
  • Lidia Bofill Herrera, University of Barcelona, Spain

Gels:

  • Demetra Giuri, University of Bologna, Italy
  • Martina Genta, Imperial College London, UK

Journal of Functional Biomaterials:

  • Anushree Seth, Washington University, USA

Magnetochemistry:

  • Fabio Ferreira, University of Coimbra, Portugal
  • Giulia Serrano, University of Florence, Italy

Materials

  • Giulia Fredi, University of Trento, Italy
  • Mattia Biesuz, Czech Academy of Science, Czech Republic

Metals:

  • Adriana Eres-Castellanos, Spanish National Center for Metallurgical Research, Spain
  • Pavel Shurkin, National University of Science and Technology, Russia

Nanomaterials:

  • Aleksandrs Leitis, École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, France
  • Ekaterina Kolesova, ITMO, Russia

Separations:

  • Christoph Gstoettner, Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands

9 June 2022
2021 CiteScores - Released


The 2021 citation metrics have been officially released in Scopus!

We are pleased to announce that 182 MDPI journals are included, of which:

● 21 journals received their first CiteScore.
● 85% of journals increased their CiteScore from 2020.
● 155 journals (85%) ranked above average, in at least one category.

The following 65 MDPI journals (36%) ranked among the top 25% of journals, in at least one category:

Journal

CiteScore

Quartile

Category

Non-coding RNA

10.1

Q1

Genetics

Journal of Functional Biomaterials

10.0

Q1

Biomedical Engineering

Marine Drugs

8.1

Q1

Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous)

Batteries

7.9

Q1

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Nutrients

7.9

Q1

Nutrition and Dietetics

Remote Sensing

7.4

Q1

General Earth and Planetary Sciences

Drones

7.2

Q1

Computer Science Applications

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

6.9

Q1

Inorganic Chemistry

Journal of Sensor and Actuator Networks

6.9

Q1

Computer Networks and Communications

Cells

6.7

Q1

General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Nanomaterials

6.6

Q1

General Chemical Engineering

Toxins

6.6

Q1

Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Viruses

6.6

Q1

Infectious Diseases

Antioxidants

6.5

Q1

Food Science

Fibers

6.5

Q1

Civil and Structural Engineering

Resources

6.4

Q1

Nature and Landscape Conservation

Sensors

6.4

Q1

Instrumentation

Big Data and Cognitive Computing

6.1

Q1

Management Information Systems

Molecules

5.9

Q1

Chemistry (miscellaneous)

Polymers

5.7

Q1

Polymers and Plastics

Biosensors

5.6

Q1

Engineering (miscellaneous)

Catalysts

5.5

Q1

General Environmental Science

Smart Cities

5.5

Q1

Urban Studies

Future Internet

5.4

Q2

Computer Networks and Communications

Beverages

5.3

Q1

Food Science

Fermentation

5.3

Q1

Plant Science

Environments

5.2

Q1

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Inventions

5.2

Q1

General Engineering

Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity

5.1

Q1

Development

Colloids and Interfaces

5.0

Q1

Chemistry (miscellaneous)

Energies

5.0

Q1

Control and Optimization

ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information

5.0

Q1

Geography, Planning and Development

Sustainability

5.0

Q1

Geography, Planning and Development

Fire

4.9

Q1

Forestry

Robotics

4.9

Q1

Control and Optimization

Soil Systems

4.9

Q1

Soil Science

Geosciences

4.8

Q1

General Earth and Planetary Sciences

Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing

4.8

Q1

Mechanical Engineering

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease

4.8

Q1

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Water

4.8

Q1

Geography, Planning and Development

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

4.5

Q1

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Sports

4.5

Q1

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Entropy

4.4

Q1

Mathematical Physics

Journal of Clinical Medicine

4.4

Q1

General Medicine

Symmetry

4.3

Q1

General Mathematics

Cosmetics

4.2

Q1

Surgery

Foods

4.1

Q1

Health Professions (miscellaneous)

Journal of Fungi

4.1

Q1

Plant Science

ChemEngineering

4.0

Q1

General Engineering

Forests

4.0

Q1

Forestry

Journal of Intelligence

4.0

Q1

Education

Antibiotics

3.9

Q1

General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Cryptography

3.9

Q1

Applied Mathematics

Behavioral Sciences

3.8

Q1

Development

Buildings

3.8

Q1

Architecture

Metals

3.8

Q1

Metals and Alloys

Publications

3.5

Q1

Communication

Social Sciences

3.4

Q1

General Social Sciences

Mathematics

2.9

Q1

General Mathematics

Fractal and Fractional

2.8

Q1

Analysis

Animals

2.7

Q1

General Veterinary

Axioms

2.6

Q1

Algebra and Number Theory

Heritage

1.8

Q1

Conservation

Religions

1.0

Q1

Religious Studies

Philosophies

0.9

Q1

Philosophy

Source: 2021 CiteScores™ (Elsevier)

6 May 2022
Nanomaterials | Call for Special Issue Proposals

Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991; IF 5.076) is an international, peer-reviewed, and open access journal published semimonthly online by MDPI. It publishes reviews, regular research papers, communications, and short notes that are relevant to any field of study that involves nanomaterials, with respect to their science and application. The journal is indexed within Scopus, SCIE (Web of Science), PubMed, PMC, CAPlus/SciFinder, Inspec, DOAJ (https://www.doaj.org/), and many other databases.

The Nanomaterials editorial team is pleased to announce this open call for Special Issue proposals, which offers a group of authors the opportunity to work on an interconnected set of papers on an innovative topic. We are soliciting high-quality proposals that will be evaluated in a continuous selection process throughout the year.

Proposals within the scope of the journal are welcome. For more details, please see: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/about.

If you would like to propose a Special Issue topic for this journal, please contact the Nanomaterials Editorial Office ([email protected]) or complete and submit the form at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journalproposal/sendproposalspecialissue/nanomaterials. Our editors will respond to you swiftly.

As a Guest Editor, you would be responsible for:

  • Inviting papers from your peers to be published in this Special Issue and take advantage of our high publicity of open access publishing, our rapid and high-quality peer review process, and immediate publication after acceptance;
  • Checking the suitability of abstracts/manuscripts submitted to the Special Issue;
  • Making precheck decisions regarding whether to send a new submission to peer review;
  • Making final decisions regarding whether to accept a paper based on peer review outcomes.

As a Guest Editor, you would have the following privileges:

  • A recognition certificate as a Guest Editor of Nanomaterials;
  • Publishing papers with special discounts;
  • Inviting high-quality papers to be published in your Special Issue free of charge or with certain discounts;
  • If the Special Issue is successful, with at least 10 accepted manuscripts after full peer review, we can organize it into a printed book and send you a free one as a gift.

The Editorial Office will set up the Special Issue’s website, arrange the promotional materials, assist with the invitations for paper contributions, and take care of the administrative tasks associated with peer review, including inviting reviewers, collating reports, contacting authors, and arranging professional production before publication.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Office ([email protected]) for further details and clarification.

We look forward to receiving your proposals.

Nanomaterials Editorial Office

6 May 2022
Nanomaterials | Special Issue Mentor Program

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative: the Special Issue Mentor Program.

This program intends to provide an opportunity for early career scientists to enhance their editing, networking, and organizational skills, and to work closely with our journal to gain more editorial experience. Early career scientists who have novel ideas for new Special Issues in Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991; IF 5.076) will act as Guest Editors under the mentorship of an experienced scientist; this mentor could be a member of the Editorial Board of Nanomaterials or from other well-established research institutes or laboratories.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your Special Issue proposal to the Nanomaterials Editorial Office ([email protected]) or complete and submit the form at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journalproposal/sendproposalspecialissue/nanomaterials. We will discuss the process (i.e., mentor collaboration and Special Issue topic feasibility analysis, among others) in further detail.

In addition to the new Special Issue Mentor Program, Nanomaterials continues to welcome Special Issue proposals based on hot research topics.

22 April 2022
Invitation to Read Conference Proceedings of the 2nd International Online-Conference on Nanomaterials (IOCN 2020)


The 2nd International Online-Conference on Nanomaterials, held from 15 to 30 November 2020, set out to cover the whole breadth of nanomaterials research and provide a forum for presenting and discussing new results.

Accepted papers or abstracts with supplementary materials from the conference have been published in a dedicated issue of Materials Proceedings (ISSN: 2673-4605). This volume contains 93 proceeding papers and abstracts. We selected the following papers, which are among the most downloaded and cited publications from Volume IOCN 2020:

1. “Development of Flexible Polycation-Based mRNA Delivery Systems for In Vivo Applications”
by Takuya Miyazaki et al.
https://doi:10.3390/IOCN2020-07857

2. “Electrical Conduction and Photoconduction in PtSe2 Ultrathin Films”
by Antonio Di Bartolomeo et al.
https://doi:10.3390/IOCN2020-07814

3. “Properties of Molybdenum–Tungsten Blue Nanoparticles as a Precursor for Ultrafine Binary Carbides”
by Maria Myachina et al.
https://doi:10.3390/IOCN2020-07894

4. “Asymmetric Hysteresis Loops and Horizontal Loop Shifts in Purely Ferromagnetic Nanoparticles”
by Joscha Detzmeier et al.
https://doi:10.3390/IOCN2020-07836

5. “Development and Characterization of Polyaniline/Hexamethylene Diisocyanate-Modified Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites”
by Ana Maria Díez-Pascual et al.
https://doi:10.3390/IOCN2020-07788

To see the full list of the IOCN2020 conference proceedings, please click on the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4605/4/1.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support and contributions to the 2nd International Online-Conference on Nanomaterials. We would appreciate it if you would circulate this document among your colleagues or through your network.

The 3rd International Online-Conference on Nanomaterials (IOCN 2022) will be hosted online from 25 April to 10 May 2022. You are welcome to register for the live session that you would like to join. All accepted papers or abstracts with supplementary materials from the IOCN 2022 will also be published in a dedicated issue in Materials Proceedings.

Materials Proceedings is an open access journal dedicated to publishing findings resulting from conferences, workshops, and similar events in all areas of material sciences. For more information, please visit: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/materproc.

28 February 2022
Prof. Dr. Marco Stoller Appointed Associate Editor of Section “Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” in Nanomaterials

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Marco Stoller has been appointed Associate Editor of "Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” in Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991).

Name: Prof. Dr. Marco Stoller
Affiliation: Department of Chemical Engineering, University Sapienza of Rome, Via Eudossiana 18, Rome, Italy
Interests: chemical engineering; process development and control; process intensification; wastewater treatment processes; nanoparticles production; membrane processes; membrane fouling; photocatalysis

We look forward to his contribution to the continued success of Nanomaterials.

21 January 2022
Meet Us at the 9th International Symposium on Sensor Science (I3S 2022), 20–22 June 2022, Warsaw, Poland


Conference name:
9th International Symposium on Sensor Science (I3S 2022)

Conference website: https://i3s2022warsaw.sciforum.net/

Date: 20–22 June 2022

Place: Warsaw, Poland

It is with great pleasure that we announce the 9th International Symposium on Sensor Science, to be held in Warsaw, Poland, from 20 to 22 June 2022.

Sensor technology has been shown to be suitable for applications in many important fields, including industrial applications, security medical diagnostics, and environmental monitoring. This international conference, supported by the Photonics Society of PolandWarsaw University of Technology, as well as MDPI’s Sensors (ISSN: 1424-8220), will bring together scientists from different areas to discuss important recent developments in sensor technology. It will represent a great opportunity for an in-person meeting of an interdisciplinary community aiming to discuss important breakthroughs in sensor technology and its related fields.

The main topics of the conference include:

  • Chemical sensors;
  • Biosensors;
  • Physical sensors;
  • Optical/photonic sensors;
  • Sensor applications;
  • Specialty optical fibers for sensing;
  • Materials, microfluidics, configurations and strategies for sensing;
  • Distributed sensing in optical fibers;
  • Amorphous materials for sensor applications.

We look forward to your participation in this exciting event.

Dr. Piotr Lesiak, Prof. Tomasz Woliński and Prof. Leszek Jaroszewicz
I3S 2022 Conference Chairs

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29 December 2021
Season's Greetings from Section Editors-in-Chief of Nanomaterials

We are pleased to announce the Season's Greetings from our Section Editors-in-Chief:

“Nanocomposite Materials” Section, Prof. Dr. Jordi Sort;
“Biology and Medicines” Section, Prof. Dr. Eleonore Fröhlich;
“Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures” Section, Prof. Dr. Sotirios Baskoutas;
“Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing” Section, Dr. Mikhael Bechelany;
“Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks” Section, Prof. Dr. Félix Zamora;
“Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures” Section, Prof. Dr. Paolo M. Scrimin;
“2D and Carbon Nanomaterials” Section, Prof. Dr. Antonio Di Bartolomeo.

20 December 2021
Welcoming New Editorial Board Members of Nanomaterials

It is our great pleasure to welcome the following eminent researchers, who have recently joined the Editorial Board of Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991):

Name: Prof. Dr. Juan M. Ruso
Affiliation: Soft Matter and Molecular Biophysics Group, Department of Applied Physics, University of Santiago de Compostela, E-15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Interests: synthesis and characterization of nanostructured templated materials; biophysics of proteins and protein interactions; self-aggregation processes

Name: Prof. Dr. Ze Don Kvon
Affiliation: Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics and Novosibirsk State University, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
Interests: electrons; phonons spin; two-dimensional systems; semimetals; topological insulators; 2D materials; Dirac fermions; spin current

Name: Prof. Dr. Heping Zeng
Affiliation: State Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
Interests: nanostructure materials; photonic integrated devices; infrared and THz photonics; frequency comb; precision spectroscopy; infrared photon detection; ultrafast fiber lasers; laser micromachining

Name: Prof. Dr. Hong Seok Kang
Affiliation: Department of Nano & Advanced, Jeonju University, Chonju 55069, Chonbuk, Korea
Interests: the electronic, physical, and catalytic properties of 2D materials; first principles; DFT calculation; electrochemical/photoelectrochemical reduction of water and CO2

We look forward to our future collaboration!

22 November 2021
722 MDPI Editorial Board Members Receiving "2021 Highly Cited Researchers" Distinction

It is our great honor to congratulate the Editorial Board Members and Editors in MDPI's journals who have been distinguished as 2021 Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate, according to Web of Science data. We herewith express our gratitude for the immense impact the named researchers continue to make on scientific progress and on our journals' development.

Clarivate's annual list of Highly Cited ResearchersTM identifies the most highly cited scientists for the past decade. Their impactful papers are among the top 1 per cent in the citation distribution of one or more of 22 fields analyzed in the "Essential Science Indicators", distinguishing them as hugely influential among their peers.

Abate, Antonio
Abatzoglou, John T.
Abbaszadeh, Mostafa
Acharya, U. Rajendra
Acharya, Viral V.
Agarwal, Ravi P.
Ahn, Myung-Ju
Airoldi, Laura
Ali, Imran
Allakhverdiev, Suleyman I.
Aluko, Rotimi E.
Anasori, Babak
Andersson, Dan I.
Andes, David
Anker, Stefan D.
Apergis, Nicholas
Ariga, Katsuhiko
Arqub, Omar Abu
Aschner, Michael
Assaraf, Yehuda G.
Astruc, Didier
Atala, Anthony
Atanasov, Atanas G.
Atangana, Abdon
Bahram, Mohammad
Bakris, George L.
Balandin, Alexander A.
Baleanu, Dumitru
Balsamo, Gianpaolo
Bando, Yoshio
Banks, William A.
Bansal-Travers, Maansi
Barba, Francisco J.
Barros, Lillian
Basit, Abdul W.
Baskonus, Haci Mehmet
Bassetti, Matteo
Battino, Maurizio
Bell, Jordana T.
Bellomo, Nicola
Benediktsson, Jon Atli
Benelli, Giovanni
Benjakul, Soottawat
Bhatnagar, Amit
Biddle, Stuart J. H.
Biondi, Antonio
Biondi-Zoccai, Giuseppe
Bjarnsholt, Thomas
Blaabjerg, Frede
Blaschke, Thomas
Blay, Jean-Yves
Blumwald, Eduardo
Blunt, John W.
Boffetta, Paolo
Bogers, Marcel
Bonomo, Robert A.
Bowman, David M.J.S.
Boyer, Cyrille
Brestic, Marian
Brevik, Eric C.
Buhalis, Dimitrios
Burdick, Jason A.
Byrd, John C.
Cabeza, Luisa F.
Cai, Xingjuan
Cai, Jianchao
Calhoun, Vince D.
Calin, George
Cao, Jinde
Cao, Guozhong
Carvalho, Andre F.
Castellanos-Gomez, Andres
Cerqueira, Miguel Ângelo Parente Ribeiro
Chang, Jo-Shu
Chang, Chih-Hao
Chastin, Sebastien
Chau, Kwok-wing
Chemat, Farid
Chen, Xiaobo
Chen, YangQuan
Chen, Jianmin
Chen, Chaoji
Chen, Min
Chen, Qi
Chen, Jun
Chen, Xi
Chen, Peng
Chen, Yulin
Chen, Bo
Chen, Chen
Chen, Zhi-Gang
Chen, Wei-Hsin
Chen, Gang
Chen, Yongsheng
Chen, Xiang
Chen, Yimin
Chen, Runsheng
Chen, Lidong
Chen, Shaowei
Chen, Qian
Chen, Yu
Chen, Shuangming
Chiclana, Francisco
Cho, Sun Young
Choi, Wonyong
Chowdhary, Anuradha
Choyke, Peter L.
Cichocki, Andrzej
Corella, Dolores
Corma, Avelino
Cortes, Javier
Cortes, Jorge
Costanza, Robert
Crommie, Michael F.
Cui, Yi
Cui, Haiying
Cui, Qinghua
Cummings, Kenneth Michael
Dai, Shifeng
Dai, Sheng
Daiber, Andreas
Davis, Steven J.
Dawson, Ted M.
de la Fuente-Nunez, Cesar
Decker, Eric Andrew
Dekel, Avishai
Demaria, Marco
Deng, Yong
Deng, Xiangzheng
DePinho, Ronald A.
Desneux, Nicolas
Dimopoulos, Meletios-Athanasios
Ding, Aijun
Dionysiou, Dionysios D.
Dokmeci, Mehmet Remzi
Dolgui, Alexandre
Dong, Fan
Dou, Shi Xue
Dou, Letian
Du, Qian
Du, Bo
Dube, Shanta Rishi
Dufresne, Alain
Dummer, Reinhard
Dupont, Didier
Edwards, David
Elaissari, Abdelhamid
Elhoseny, Mohamed
Ellahi, Rahmat
Ellis, Erle C.
ElMasry, Gamal
Esteller, Manel
Estévez, Mario
Fabbro, Doriano
Facchetti, Antonio
Fan, Zhanxi
Fang, Chuanglin
Fasano, Alessio
Fečkan, Michal
Felser, Claudia
Feng, Liangzhu
Fensholt, Rasmus
Ferdinandy, Péter
Fernandez-Lafuente, Roberto
Ferreira, Isabel C. F. R.
Filippi, Massimo
Fisher, Helen
Fortino, Giancarlo
Fosso Wamba, Samuel
Franceschi, Claudio
Fujita, Hamido
Fujita, Masayuki
Gai, Francesco
Gaisford, Simon
Galanakis, Charis M.
Galluzzi, Lorenzo
Galvano, Fabio
Gan, Ren-You
Gan, Lihua
Gandomi, Amir H.
Gao, Bin
Gao, Feng
Gao, Minrui
Gao, Huijun
Gao, Wei
Gao, Huile
Garbe, Claus
Garcia, Hermenegildo
Gasbarrini, Antonio
Gasco, Laura
Gautret, Philippe
Geng, Yong
Gerdts, Gunnar
Geschwind, Daniel H.
Ghadimi, Noradin
Ghaffari, Roozbeh
Ghamisi, Pedram
Giampieri, Francesca
Glick, Bernard R.
Gnant, Michael
Goel, Ajay
Gogotsi, Yury
Goldewijk, Kees Klein
Gong, Jinlong
Gong, Yongji
Govindan, Kannan
Granato, Daniel
Grancini, Giulia
Green, Douglas R.
Grosso, Giuseppe
Gu, Ke
Guan, Cao
Guastella, Adam J.
Guerrero, Josep M.
Gui, Guan
Guizani, Mohsen
Guo, Zaiping
Gupta, Rangan
Gutzmer, Ralf
Haase, Dagmar
Habibi-Yangjeh, Aziz
Hagemann, Stefan
Hagger, Martin
Hamblin, Michael R.
Hammoudeh, Shawkat
Han, Heesup
Hanes, Justin
Harrison, Roy M.
Hartung, Hans-Peter
Hasanuzzaman, Mirza
He, Jr-Hau
He, Hongwen
He, Jiaqing
He, Debiao
Henseler, Jörg
Herrera, Francisco
Herrera-Viedma, Enrique
Hetz, Claudio
Ho Kim, Jung
Holmes, Elaine
Hossain, Ekram
Hsueh, Po-Ren
Hu, Xiaosong
Hu, Wenbin
Huang, Jianping
Huang, Hongwei
Huang, Yu
Huang, Jianying
Huang, Peng
Huang, Baibiao
Huang, Shaoming
Hubacek, Klaus

Iqbal, Hafiz M. N.
Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi
Izzo, Angelo A.
Jacobson, Kenneth A.
Jain, Atul
Jankovic, Joseph
Jelezko, Fedor
Ji, Xiaobo
Ji, Guangbin
Jiang, Hai-Long
Jiang, Lei
Jiang, Junjun
Jiang, Qing
Jiang, Shibo
Jin, Shi
Jones, Peter A.
Kalantar-zadeh, Kourosh
Kaner, Richard B.
Kannan, Kurunthachalam
Kappos, Ludwig
Karagiannidis, George K.
Karimi, Hamid Reza
Karimi-Maleh, Hassan
Karp, Peter D.
Kataoka, Kazunori
Katritch, Vsevolod
Kawi, Sibudjing
Keesstra, Saskia
Kepp, Oliver
Keyzers, Robert A.
Khademhosseini, Ali
Khan, Nafees A.
Kiessling, Fabian
Kim, Ki-Hyun
Kim, Haegyeom
Kim, Jeonghun
Kim, Jong Seung
Kirkwood, John M.
Kisi, Ozgur
Kivshar, Yuri
Klenk, Hans-Peter
Ko, Wen-Chien
Konopleva, Marina Y.
Kontoyiannis, Dimitrios P.
Koonin, Eugene V.
Kou, Gang
Krausmann, Fridolin
Krebs, Frederik C.
Kroemer, Guido
Kuca, Kamil
Kudo, Masatoshi
Kuhn, Jens H.
Kumar, Devendra
Kumar, Alan Prem
Kumar, Sudhir
Kumar Sangaiah, Arun
Kurths, Juergen
Kuznetsov, Nikolay V.
Kuzyakov, Yakov
Kwan, Mei-Po
Kyrpides, Nikos C.
La Vecchia, Carlo
Lai, Yuekun
Lam, James
Lammers, Twan
Lamuela-Raventos, Rosa M.
Lancellotti, Patrizio
Landi, Francesco
Laurent, Sophie
Lavie, Carl J.
Laxminarayan, Ramanan
Lee, Sang Soo
Lee, Jin-Wook
Lee, Pooi See
Lehmann, Johannes
Lei, Yaguo
Lei, Ting
Leng, Lijian
Leung, Dennis Y. C.
Leung, Victor C. M.
Levine, Ross
Li, Wei
Li, Jie
Li, Jinghong
Li, Jun
Li, Heng
Li, Gang
Li, Yat
Li, Peng
Li, Hailong
Li, Changpin
Li, Yan
Li, Yurui
Li, Xiaodi
Li, Hong
Li, Shutao
Li, Hongyi
Li, Zhijun
Li, Peiyue
Lin, Yuehe
Lin, Hongjun
Lin, Lin
Lip, Gregory Y. H.
Liu, Jian
Liu, Meng
Liu, Hong
Liu, Tao
Liu, Lei
Liu, Jianxing
Liu, Wei
Liu, Gang
Liu, Yang
Liu, Peide
Lockhart, Shawn R.
Long, Hualou
Löscher, Wolfgang
Lu, Jun
Lu, Jianquan
Lu, Nanshu
Lucey, Brian
Lund, Henrik
Luo, Jun
Luo, Yi
Luo, Jingshan
Luo, Yangchao
Lupton, Deborah
Luque, Rafael
Lv, Wei
Lvov, Yuri M.
Lyons, Timothy W.
Ma, Tianyi
Ma, Jun
Ma, Jiayi
Ma, Wen-Xiu
Ma, Yanming
Maggioni, Aldo Pietro
Mahmood, Nasir
Mahmoudi, Morteza
Mai, Liqiang
Mallavarapu, Megharaj
Mandala, Mario
Mardani, Abbas
Marengo, Jose
Maria Rossolini, Gian
Martinoia, Enrico
Mathiesen, Brian Vad
Mathivanan, Suresh
Mattick, John S.
Matyjaszewski, Krzysztof
McCabe, Matthew E.
McCauley, Darren
McClements, David Julian
Melcher, Karsten
Melenhorst, Jan Joseph
Melero, Ignacio
Mezzetti, Bruno
Mirjalili, Seyedali
Mishchenko, Artem
Mittler, Ron
Moreau, Philippe
Motohashi, Hozumi
Mousavi Khaneghah, Amin
Mu, Shichun
Mueller, Lukas A.
Mueller-Roeber, Bernd
Muenzel, Thomas
Muhammad, Khan
Munger, J. William
Nauen, Ralf
Naushad, Mu.
Negri, Eva
Nemeroff, Charles B.
Newman, David J.
Niaura, Raymond S.
Nie, Feiping
Nieto, Juan J.
Novara, Agata
Nunkoo, Robin
Ogino, Shuji
Olabi, Abdul-Ghani
Ong, Hwai Chyuan
O'Regan, Donal
Orsini, Nicola
Ouyang, Minggao
Ozcan, Aydogan
Pacher, Pal
Pan, Xiaoqing
Pan, Likun
Pan, Quan-Ke
Pang, Huan
Pavela, Roman
Pedrycz, Witold
Pei, Yanzhong
Peng, Shushi
Peng, Qing
Peng, Mugen
Perc, Matjaz
Perez-Alvarez, Jose Angel
Perlin, David S.
Piquero, Alex R.
Polasky, Stephen
Pommier, Yves
Poor, H. Vincent
Postolache, Mihai
Potenza, Marc N.
Poulter, Benjamin
Preat, Veronique
Prinsep, Michele R.
Pu, Hong-Bin
Putnik, Predrag
Qiu, Jieshan
Qu, Xiaogang
Quiles, José L.
Rabczuk, Timon
Ramakrishna, Seeram
Ramkissoon, Haywantee
Ran, Jingrun
Recio, Isidra
Reiter, Russel J.
Remuzzi, Giuseppe
Ren, Jinsong
Ren, Jun
Riahi, Keywan
Richardson, Paul G.
Rignot, Eric
Rimm, David
Rinn, John L.
Robert, Caroline
Rodriguez, Rosa M.
Rojo, Teofilo
Ros, Emilio
Rosen, Marc A.
Roubaud, David
Russo, Alessandro
Russo, Gian Luigi

Saad, Fred
Saad, Walid
Sadorsky, Perry
Sander, Chris
Santamouris, Mattheos
Santoro, Gabriele
Saraiva, Jorge A.
Sarchiapone, Marco
Scalbert, Augustin
Schloter, Michael
Schneider, Gisbert
Schubert, Ulrich S.
Schulz, Rainer
Schwab, Matthias
Schweizer, Frank
Scolyer, Richard A.
Scorrano, Luca
Scott, David
Scott, Stuart A.
Scott, Daniel
Serra-Majem, Lluis
Sethi, Gautam
Shabala, Sergey
Shaheen, Sabry M.
Shao, Zongping
Sharma, Gaurav
Shen, Guozhen
Shen, Hao
Sheremet, Mikhail A.
Shi, Peng
Shi, Yumeng
Shoenfeld, Yehuda
Siano, Pierluigi
Sillanpaa, Mika
Simões, Manuel
Simpson, Richard J.
Singh, Bhupinder Pal
Singh, Vijay P.
Smagghe, Guy
Song, Yu
Song, Houbing
Sood, Anil K.
Srivastava, Hari M.
Stadler, Marc
Stadler, Peter F.
Stanley, H. Eugene
Stoumpos, Constantinos C.
Strano, Michael S.
Stunnenberg, Hendrik G.
Su, [email protected]
Su, Chun-Yi
Subramanian, S. V.
Sun, Zhipei
Sun, Fengchun
Sun, Hongqi
Sunderland, Elsie M.
Suzuki, Nobuhiro
Svenning, Jens-Christian
Szabo, Csaba
Szallasi, Arpad
Szolnoki, Attila
Tacke, Frank
Tan, Weihong
Tan, Chaoliang
Tang, Hua
Tang, Chuyang
Tang, Chuan-He
Tanzi, Rudolph E.
Teichmann, Sarah
Telenti, Amalio
Thakur, Vijay Kumar
Thiele, Holger
Tian, Jie
Tohge, Takayuki
Tran, Lam-Son Phan
Truhlar, Donald G.
Tsao, Rong
Tsuda, Kenichi
Tukker, Arnold
Tung, Chen-Ho
Turskis, Zenonas
Urquhart, Andrew
Valko, Marian
Van Breusegem, Frank
Van de Wiele, Tom
van der Werf, Guido
van Wesemael, Bas
Vangronsveld, Jaco
Varma, Rajender S.
Varsani, Arvind
Varshney, Rajeev K.
Vasilakis, Nikos
Vasilakos, Athanasios V.
Vasquez, Juan C.
Vatanen, Tommi
Ventura, Marco
Vermote, Eric
Veronese, Nicola
Verpoorte, Robert
Vethaak, A. Dick
Vieta, Eduard
Vincent, Jean-Louis
Wagner, Wolfgang
Walton, Vaughn M.
Wan, Jiafu
Wan, Shaohua
Wang, Qi
Wang, Joseph
Wang, Meng
Wang, Tao
Wang, Yuan
Wang, Xin
Wang, Chao
Wang, Yong
Wang, Jun
Wang, Erkang
Wang, Sibo
Wang, Jian
Wang, Ning
Wang, John
Wang, Qin
Wang, Shaojian
Wang, Guoxiu
Wang, Huanting
Wang, Chunsheng
Wang, Gongming
Wang, Zhong Lin
Wang, Lianzhou
Wang, Shaobin
Wang, Yang
Wang, Zifa
Wei, Zhixiang
Wei, Leyi
Weissleder, Ralph
Wen, Guanghui
Wiens, John J.
Wigneron, Jean-Pierre
Willerslev, Eske
Wishart, David S.
Witlox, Frank
Wu, Jun
Wu, Tom
Wu, Hao Bin
Wu, Hui
Wu, Haijun
Wu, Zhongbiao
Wu, Zhong-Shuai
Wu, Zheng-Guang
Xia, Meimei
Xia, Xinhui
Xiang, Quanjun
Xiao, Jianbo
Xiao, Jie
Xie, Jian-Hua
Xin, Sen
Xing, Baoshan
Xiong, Rui
Xu, Bin
Xu, Li Da
Xu, Yi-Jun
Xu, Hui
Xu, Zeshui
Yamauchi, Yusuke
Yan, Huaicheng
Yan, Kai
Yang, Chenguang
Yang, Xiao-Jun
Yang, Bing
Yang, Yun-Gui
Yang, Jie
Yang, Jian
Yang, Xinsong
Yang, Shihe
Yang, Yi
Yang, Yang
Yao, Jen-Chih
Yao, Yonggang
Yazyev, Oleg
Yin, Yulong
Yin, Zongyou
Yin, Shen
Yin, Ya-xia
Yin, Shou-Wei
Ying, Guang-Guo
Young, Allan H.
Yu, Shu-Hong
Yu, Jun
Yu, Guihua
Yu, Wenwu
Yu, Guocan
Yu, Minghao
Zarco-Tejada, Pablo J.
Zavadskas, Edmundas Kazimieras
Zeadally, Sherali
Zhai, Tianyou
Zhang, Wei
Zhang, Binlin
Zhang, Shujun
Zhang, Guoping
Zhang, Zengqiang
Zhang, Yu Shrike
Zhang, Qichun
Zhang, Xian-Ming
Zhang, Guowen
Zhang, Min
Zhang, Yue-Jun
Zhang, Shaoqing
Zhang, Fan
Zhang, Weili
Zhang, Xiaodong
Zhang, Zhien
Zhang, Tierui
Zhang, Hongjie
Zhang, Dengsong
Zhang, Liangpei
Zhang, Dan
Zhang, Yu-Dong
Zhang, Fusuo
Zhao, Yi
Zhao, Guochun
Zhao, Li-Dong
Zheng, Hao
Zheng, Gengfeng
Zhong, Cheng
Zhou, Weiqi
Zhou, Qi
Zhou, Jizhong
Zhu, Hongwei
Zhu, Chengzhou
Zhu, Junfa
Zhu, Zhe
Zhu, Quanxin
Zhuang, Xiaodong
Zhuang, Xiaoying
Zou, Quan

The full list of 2021 Highly Cited Researchers  can be accessed at the following webpage in the Web of ScienceTM https://recognition.webofscience.com/awards/highly-cited/2021/.

--- Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) is a Clarivate product.

16 November 2021
Topical Advisory Panel Established to Support Editorial Board

Academic editors play a crucial role in leading our journals and ensuring that each article undergoes a robust and timely peer-review. With the launch of Topics this year and addition of Topic Editors to our family of academic editors, we decided it would be a good time to restructure our academic boards, thus providing more clarity and support for each role. MDPI is pleased to announce the launch of a new position—Topical Advisory Panel Member, that will replace the previous position of Topics Board Member. The Topical Advisory Panel will be comprised of early career researchers eager to gain experience in editorial work.

The main responsibility of the new members of the Topical Advisory Panel is to regularly provide support to Guest Editors, Topic Editors, and Section Board Members. The responsibilities of the Topical Advisory Panel are available here: https://www.mdpi.com/editors.

Each year, the members’ performances are evaluated, and outstanding members are promoted to the Editorial Board by the Editor-in-Chief.

To qualify as a Topical Advisory Panel Member, applicants must:

  • Have expertise and experience in the field related to the journal;
  • Have received a Ph.D. in the last 10 years, approximately;
  • Have at least 6-8 published papers in the last 5 years as first author or corresponding author;
  • Currently hold an independent research position in academia or a government institute.

If you are interested in this role, please contact the editorial office by email.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

25 October 2021
Open Access Week 2021 | It Matters How We Open Knowledge: Building Structural Equity, 25–31 October

Founded in 1996, MDPI was one of the first fully Open Access publisher. Over 25 years MDPI has grown to become the largest Open Access publisher globally, publishing over 160,000 articles across more than 350 journals in 2020. At the core, MDPI was founded in response to a pressing need of fast publication and inclusion. The scholar was set at the centre of the publication process for the first time. Acting as a service provider, rather than a product provider, MDPI exists to help scientists achive their objective to disseminate research results. At MDPI, we believe scientists deserve a better service from the publishing world.

The International Open Access Week (Open Access Week), founded by the SPARC (the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition) Alliance and student partners in 2008, has been successfully running for 13 years. As an advocate and pioneer of open access publishing, MDPI actively responds to the call of International Open Access Week. This year’s theme of “It Matters How We Open Knowledge: Building Structural Equity” highlights the Recommendation’s call for equitable participation from all authors and readers.

For the last 25 years, MDPI has been committed to disseminating open research. Here is a video showing MDPI’s Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Diversity for More than 25 Years.

International Open Access Week is an important opportunity to catalyze new conversations, create connections across and between communities that can facilitate this co-design, and advance progress in the building of more equitable foundations for opening knowledge—discussions and actions that need to be continued, year in and year out. MDPI has always aimed to provide professional and efficient publishing services to scholars around the world.

Our mission is to make scientific research accessible to everyone; this year, we interview and hold discussions with open science ambassadors on how to build an equal and inclusive environment for open science. Academic editors help us collaborate with more institutions to advocate for open access ideas.

Read our anniversary blog post: "Sharing 'Collective Human Knowledge': The Benefits of Open Access Publication"

Besides this, our scientific community is a key driver of our success and MDPI’s remarkable growth. Despite the pandemic, we have prepared online conferences and workshops to gather scholars from different communities.

The Basel Sustainable Publishing online forum provides an equal opportunity for stakeholders and researchers from multi-cultural environments to exchange ideas and eliminate barriers to participation.

Conference date: 25 October 2021, online
Conference website: https://bspf2021.sciforum.net/
Main topics: MDPI discusses the current dilemma of open access science from various perspectives such as governments, libraries, and publishers, and related measures on how to change the status quo of discrimination from a global perspective.

We aim to support equality, inclusion, diversity, and accessibility in scholarly communications. We collaborate with universities and key laboratories and have scholarly communications with researchers, teachers, and students on open access workshops.

  • 25 October 2021
    Energies journal and Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
  • 28 October 2021
    Machines journal and State Key Laboratory of Traction Power, Southwest Jiaotong University
  • 29 October 2021
    Processes journal and Beijing Institute of Technology
  • 29 October 2021
    Coatings journal and Wuhan University of Technology

MDPI is committed to providing open access and high-quality publishing services for scholars and promoting rapid dissemination of academic achievements. We hope to promote the practices and policies of open access publishing and diversify the dissemination of academic achievements.

23 September 2021
2020 MDPI Top Reviewer Award—Winners Announced


Rigorous peer-review is the cornerstone of high-quality academic publishing. Over 369,916 scholars served as reviewers for MDPI journals in 2020. We are extremely appreciative of all those who made a contribution to the editorial process in this capacity. At the beginning of every year, journal editorial offices publish a list of all reviewers’ names to express our gratitude. In addition, this year, the MDPI Top Reviewer Award was announced, to recognize the very best reviewers for their expertise and dedication, and their high-quality, and timely review reports. We are pleased to announce the following winners of the 2020 MDPI Top Reviewer Award:

  • Adriana Burlea-Schiopoiu;
  • Alban Kuriqi;
  • Álvaro González-Vila;
  • Alessandro Alaimo;
  • Alexey Beskopylny;
  • Alexander Yu Churyumov;
  • Alberto Fernández-Isabel;
  • Andrea Mastinu;
  • Antonios N. Papadopoulos;
  • Anton Rassõlkin;
  • Antonio Humberto Hamad Minervino;
  • Arkadiusz Matwijczuk;
  • Artur Słomka;
  • Baojie He;
  • Bartłomiej Potaniec;
  • Bojan Đurin;
  • Camilo Arturo Rodriguez Diaz;
  • Carmelo Maria Musarella;
  • Chiachung Chen;
  • Chiman Kwan;
  • Cristian Busu;
  • Danil Pimenov;
  • Dan-Cristian Dabija;
  • Delfín Ortega-Sánchez;
  • Demetrio Antonio Zema;
  • Denis Butusov;
  • Elena Lucchi;
  • Gaurab Dutta;
  • Livia Anastasiu;
  • M. R. Safaei.

For more information about how to become a reviewer of MDPI journals, please see: www.mdpi.com/reviewers.

22 September 2021
MDPI Joins SDG Publishers Compact

UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. In 2020 the SDG Publishers Compact was launched, aimed to inspire publishers and accelerate progress to achieve the 17 goals by 2030. Members of the programme are committed to support the publication of materials that will promote and inspire actions towards SDGs.

MDPI is an eager advocate of SDGs and has already been supporting the programme by creating Special Issues and publishing a series of books on SDGs prior to joining the Compact in 2021. MDPI's Sustainability Foundation initiated the World Sustainability Awards in 2016. We fully support UN's goals to promote sustainable actions that make the world a better place for all and, as part of its commitment, we will focus our actions on SDG10: Reduced Inequalities whilst promoting all 17 SDGs. For more details, please visit the programme’s website: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sdg-publishers-compact/.

Joining this initiative was a unanimous decision. MDPI has in its core values the dissemination of science for all, breaking the wall between research access and under-represented members of the scientific community and the general population. To support this initiative further and continue to support under-represented scientists, MDPI will take a series of actions that will be announced once ready.

The first action MDPI takes is to nominate Dr. Liliane Auwerter as the coordinator of the programme. Dr. Auwerter studied Environmental Process Technology (UTFPR, Brazil), obtained her MSc degree in Water and Environmental Engineering (University of Surrey, UK) and in 2020 completed her PhD in self-healing low-friction materials for water transport (Imperial College London, UK), always focusing on diverse scientific projects that would potentially bring sustainability to industrial processes. As a student in Brazil, she engaged in volunteering activities focused on environmental education and took part in the Millennial Development Goals meetings held at the university.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Liliane Auwerter
Scientific Officer
[email protected]

15 September 2021
Meet Us at the 20th National Catalysis Conference, Wuhan, China, 15–20 October 2021


MDPI will be attending the 20th National Catalysis Conference in Wuhan, China, which will take place from 15 to 20 October 2021. The theme of the conference is “Catalytic Science and Technology for Green, Low-Carbon, High-Quality Economic Development”. The topics include the science and technology of catalytic materials and catalyst preparation, catalytic materials and catalytic reaction characterization technology and theory, green catalysis, environmental catalysis, energy catalysis, and science and technology in the catalysis process of petroleum and chemical industry.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: http://20ncc.mzpco.com/.

9 September 2021
Nanomaterials | Virtual Issue on the Topic of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Applications

“Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in Therapeutic Regulation of Macrophage Functions”

Marina S. Dukhinova et al.

Nanomaterials 2019, 9(11), 1631; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano9111631

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/9/11/1631

 

“Hyperthermia, Cytotoxicity, and Cellular Uptake Properties of Manganese and Zinc Ferrite Magnetic Nanoparticles Synthesized by a Polyol-Mediated Process”

Cristian Iacovita et al.

Nanomaterials 2019, 9(10), 1489; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano9101489

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/9/10/1489

 

“Polypropylene Nanocomposite Filled with Spinel Ferrite NiFe2O4 Nanoparticles and In-Situ Thermally-Reduced Graphene Oxide for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Application”

Raghvendra Singh Yadav et al.

Nanomaterials 2019, 9(4), 621; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano9040621

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/9/4/621

 

“Facile Electrochemical Sensor for Nanomolar Rutin Detection Based on Magnetite Nanoparticles and Reduced Graphene Oxide Decorated Electrode”

Quanguo He et al.

Nanomaterials 2019, 9(1), 115; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano9010115

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/9/1/115

 

“Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles: Prospects and Applications in Medicine”

Daniel Ziental et al.

Nanomaterials 2020, 10(2), 387; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10020387

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/2/387

 

“Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Rescue α-Synuclein-Induced Toxicity in a Yeast Model of Parkinson’s Disease”

Roberta Ruotolo et al.

Nanomaterials 2020, 10(2), 235; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10020235

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/2/235

 

“Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles in Food and Personal Care Products—What Do We Know about Their Safety?”

Joanna Musial et al.

Nanomaterials 2020, 10(6), 1110; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10061110

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/6/1110

 

“Hadron Therapy, Magnetic Nanoparticles and Hyperthermia: A Promising Combined Tool for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment”

Francesca Brero et al.

Nanomaterials 2020, 10(10), 1919; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10101919

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/10/1919

 

“Computational Study of Heat Transfer inside Different PCMs Enhanced by Al2O3 Nanoparticles in a Copper Heat Sink at High Heat Loads”

Nadezhda S. Bondareva et al.

Nanomaterials 2020, 10(2), 284; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10020284

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/2/284

 

“Antiviral Activity of Silver, Copper Oxide and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Coatings against SARS-CoV-2”

Padryk Merkl et al.

Nanomaterials 2021, 11(5), 1312; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11051312

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/5/1312

 

For more papers on this topic, please click on the section “Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks” at https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sections/inorganic_materials_metal-organic_frameworks.

To access all papers published in the latest issue, please follow this link: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/9.

3 September 2021
Nanomaterials | A Virtual Issue on the Topic of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials and Their Applications

Structural Characterization of Graphene Oxide: Surface Functional Groups and Fractionated Oxidative Debris

Elvin Aliyev et al.

Nanomaterials 2019, 9(8), 1180; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano9081180

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/9/8/1180

 

Carbon Dots and Graphene Quantum Dots in Electrochemical Biosensing

Susana Campuzano et al.

Nanomaterials 2019, 9(4), 634; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano9040634

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/9/4/634

 

Electronic and Thermal Properties of Graphene and Recent Advances in Graphene Based Electronics Applications

Mingyu Sang et al.

Nanomaterials 2019, 9(3), 374; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano9030374

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/9/3/374

 

Recent Advances in Graphene-Based Humidity Sensors

Chao Lv et al.

Nanomaterials 2019, 9(3), 422; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano9030422

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/9/3/422

 

Controlling Nitrogen Doping in Graphene with Atomic Precision: Synthesis and Characterization

Tomotaroh Granzier-Nakajima et al.

Nanomaterials 2019, 9(3), 425; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano9030425

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/9/3/425

 

A Review of Applications Using Mixed Materials of Cellulose, Nanocellulose and Carbon Nanotubes

Daisuke Miyashiro et al.

Nanomaterials 2020, 10(2), 186; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10020186

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/2/186

 

Recent Advancement of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Shielding of Two Dimensional (2D) MXene and Graphene Aerogel Composites

Kanthasamy Raagulan et al.

Nanomaterials 2020, 10(4), 702; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10040702

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/4/702

 

Graphene Oxide–Silver Nanoparticle Nanohybrids: Synthesis, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Properties

Mónica Cobos et al.

Nanomaterials 2020, 10(2), 376; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10020376

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/2/376

 

Direct Ink Writing Technology (3D Printing) of Graphene-Based Ceramic Nanocomposites: A Review

Nestor Washington Solís Pinargote et al.

Nanomaterials 2020, 10(7), 1300; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10071300

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/7/1300

 

Performance of Intrinsic and Modified Graphene for the Adsorption of H2S and CH4: A DFT Study

Xin Gao et al.

Nanomaterials 2020, 10(2), 299; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10020299

Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/2/299

For more papers on this topic, please click section “2D and Carbon Nanomaterials”.

To access all papers published in the latest issue, please click here.

1 September 2021
Meet Us at the 6th Optoelectronics Global Conference (OGC 2021) in Shenzhen, China, 15–18 September 2021


MDPI will be attending the 6th Optoelectronics Global Conference (OGC 2021), hosted by the IEEE Photonics Society, Guangzhou Photonics Chapter, and Southern University of Science and Technology, which will be held from Wednesday, 15 September, until Saturday, 18 September, 2021, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, China.

OGC aims to promote the interaction and exchange of various disciplines among professionals in academia and industry at home and abroad. In addition, it also serves to turn technologies into industrial applications. OGC will be an ideal platform for scholars, researchers and professionals to exchange insights and discuss the development of the optoelectronics industry. It will be a perfect gathering to learn about new perspectives, technologies and trends which might push the boundaries of technology and eventually create a broader future for optoelectronics applications.

The topics covered will include precision optics, optical communications, lasers, infrared applications, and fiber sensors.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are also attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit http://www.ipsogc.org/index.html.

30 August 2021
Nanomaterials Receives Updated Impact Factor of 5.076


We are pleased to inform you that Nanomaterials received an updated Impact Factor of 5.076 in the June 2021 release of the Journal Citation Reports®. The journal's 5-Year Impact Factor is 5.346. Nanomaterials now ranks 35/160 Q1 in the “Physics, Applied” category in JCR, and 58/279 Q1 in the “General Chemical Engineering” category in CiteScore. It has also received an increased CiteScore (2020 Scopus data) of 5.4.

Acknowlegments from the Editor-in-Chief:

“Clearly, this notable increase in the journal's Impact Factor is due to the hard work and significant contributions of many people. I would like to take this opportunity to thank particularly the Editorial Board Members and Guest Editors for soliciting so many excellent papers for the journal. I also thank the authors for submitting their papers to the journal, as their superb work is vital to the journal's success. I thank the reviewers for their important efforts to improve the manuscripts and for keeping the quality of the journal high. Finally, I thank the editorial staff for their diligence in keeping track of the many details related to publishing a successful scientific journal. I look forward to continuing to work with all of you as we keep improving the journal's quality and impact.”

We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all the authors, editors, and reviewers for their valuable contributions, which have enabled us to make these great achievements!

3 August 2021
Announcement on Japanese Consumption Tax (JCT)

This serves to announce to our valued authors based in Japan that value-added tax, or consumption tax will now be imposed on article processing fees and other service fees for all papers submitted, or resubmitted (assigned new paper IDs), effective from 15 August 2021. The change is in accordance with the Japanese "Act for Partial Revision of the Income Tax Act and Other Acts" (Act No. 9 of 2015), which includes a revision of consumption taxation on cross-border supplies of services such as digital content distribution.

For additional information from the National Tax Agency please see here ("Cross-border supplies of electronic services").

Contact: Setsuko Nishihara, MDPI Tokyo

9 July 2021
Welcoming the New Section Editor-in-Chief of Nanomaterials

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Dongling Ma has been appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of "Solar Energy and Solar Cells” in Nanomaterials. We look forward to her contribution to the continued success of Nanomaterials.

Name: Prof. Dr. Dongling Ma

AffiliationINRS-Energy, Materials and Telecommunications, Varennes, QC, Canada

Interests: synthesis; characterization; surface modification and biomedical applications of highly luminescent and stable nanoparticles, particularly near infrared-emitting quantum dots; investigation of surface chemistry and surface-property relationship of laser fabricated nanoparticles; development of novel nano-complexes for the detection of virus cellular trafficking; novel solar cells based on the nanohybrids of quantum dots and high-mobility one-dimensional structures (such as carbon nanotubes and TiO2 nanobelts); design and realization of new high-efficiency; low-cost transition metal nanoparticle catalysts; synthesis, characterization, surface modification and biomedical applications of multifunctional nanoparticles, which integrate superparamagnetic and luminescent components into a single nano-architec

5 July 2021
Meet Us at the 2nd International Conference for Global Chinese Academia on Energy and Built Environment, Chengdu, China, 16–19 July 2021


MDPI will be attending the 2nd International Conference for Global Chinese Academia on Energy and Built Environment (CEBE 2021) in Chengdu, China, on 16–19 July 2021. The conference aims at establishing a worldwide platform for promoting global cooperation and innovative communications for ethnic Chinese around the globe, sharing cutting-edge achievements in the utilization of clean energy, the enhancement of energy efficiency via the built environment, and the improvement in environmental quality.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: http://www.cebe2021.com.

30 June 2021
2020 Impact Factors - Released

The 2020 citation metrics have been officially released in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR)!

We are pleased to announce that 85 MDPI journals are included, of which:

  • 10 journals received their first impact factor
  • 96% of journals increased their impact factor from 2019
  • 32 journals (38%) ranked among the top 25% of journals, in at least one category
Journal Impact Factor Rank Category
Cancers 6.639 Q1 • Oncology
Cells 6.600 Q2 • Cell Biology
Pharmaceutics 6.321 Q1 • Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Antioxidants 6.313 Q1 • Food Science & Technology 
• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
• Chemistry, Medicinal
Biomedicines 6.081 Q1 • Medicine, Research & Experimental
• Pharmacology & Pharmacy 
• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
International Journal of Molecular Sciences 5.924 Q1 • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Q2 • Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pharmaceuticals 5.863 Q1 • Pharmacology & Pharmacy
• Chemistry, Medicinal
Journal of Fungi 5.816 Q1 • Mycology
• Microbiology
Nutrients 5.719 Q1 • Nutrition & Dietetics
Biosensors 5.519 Q1 • Chemistry, Analytical
• Instruments & Instrumentation
Q2 • Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Marine Drugs 5.118 Q1 • Chemistry, Medicinal
• Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Biology 5.079 Q1 • Biology
Nanomaterials 5.076 Q1 • Physics, Applied
Q2 • Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
• Materials Science, Multidisciplinary 
• Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Viruses 5.048 Q2 • Virology
Journal of Personalized Medicine 4.945 Q1 • Medicine, General & Internal
• Health Care Sciences & Services
Metabolites 4.932 Q2 • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biomolecules 4.879 Q2 • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Remote Sensing 4.848 Q1 • Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Q2 • Remote Sensing
• Imaging Science & Photographic Technology 
• Environmental Sciences
Gels * 4.702 Q1 • Polymer Science
Antibiotics 4.639 Q2 • Infectious Diseases
• Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Toxins 4.546 Q1 • Toxicology
• Food Science & Technology
Vaccines 4.422 Q2 • Immunology
• Medicine, Research & Experimental
Molecules 4.412 Q2 • Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Foods 4.350 Q2 • Food Science & Technology
Polymers 4.329 Q1 • Polymer Science
Journal of Clinical Medicine 4.242 Q1 • Medicine, General & Internal
Toxics 4.146 Q2 • Toxicology
• Environmental Sciences
Catalysts 4.146 Q2 • Chemistry, Physical
Microorganisms 4.128 Q2 • Microbiology
Membranes 4.106 Q1 • Polymer Science
Q2 • Engineering, Chemical
• Materials Science, Multidisciplinary 
• Chemistry, Physical
Genes 4.096 Q2 • Genetics & Heredity
Fermentation * 3.975 Q2 • Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease * 3.948 Q2 • Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Plants 3.935 Q1 • Plant Sciences
Life 3.817 Q2 • Biology
Diagnostics 3.706 Q2 • Medicine, General & Internal
Current Oncology 3.677 Q3 • Oncology
Materials 3.623 Q1 • Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Q2 • Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
• Chemistry, Physical 
• Physics, Applied 
• Physics, Condensed Matter
Sensors 3.576 Q1 • Instruments & Instrumentation
Q2 • Chemistry, Analytical
• Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Pathogens 3.492 Q2 • Microbiology
Agronomy 3.417 Q1 • Agronomy
• Plant Sciences
Chemosensors 3.398 Q2 • Instruments & Instrumentation
• Chemistry, Analytical
Q3 • Electrochemistry
Land 3.398 Q2 • Environmental Studies
Brain Sciences 3.394 Q3 • Neurosciences
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 3.390 Q1 • Public, Environmental & Occupational Health (SSCI)
Q2 • Public, Environmental & Occupational Health (SCIE)
• Environmental Sciences (SCIE)
Tomography 3.358 Q2 • Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Fractal and Fractional * 3.313 Q1 • Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Sustainability 3.251 Q2 • Environmental Sciences (SCIE)
• Environmental Studies (SSCI)
Q3 • Green & Sustainable Science & Technology (SCIE)
• Green & Sustainable Science & Technology (SSCI)
Water 3.103 Q2 • Water Resources
• Environmental Sciences
Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research 3.049 Q3 • Business
Energies 3.004 Q3 • Energy & Fuels
Agriculture 2.925 Q1 • Agronomy
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information 2.899 Q2 • Geography, Physical
• Computer Science, Information Systems
Q3 • Remote Sensing
Micromachines 2.891 Q2 • Instruments & Instrumentation
• Physics, Applied
Q3 • Chemistry, Analytical
• Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Coatings 2.881 Q2 • Materials Science, Coatings & Films
• Physics, Applied
Q3 • Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Children 2.863 Q2 • Pediatrics
Processes 2.847 Q3 • Engineering, Chemical
Separations 2.777 Q3 • Chemistry, Analytical
Insects 2.769 Q1 • Entomology
Animals 2.752 Q1 • Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
• Veterinary Sciences
Symmetry 2.713 Q2 • Multidisciplinary Sciences
Atmosphere 2.686 Q3 • Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
Applied Sciences 2.679 Q2 • Engineering, Multidisciplinary
• Physics, Applied
Q3 • Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
• Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Photonics 2.676 Q2 • Optics
Buildings * 2.648 Q2 • Construction & Building Technology
• Engineering, Civil
Healthcare 2.645 Q2 • Health Policy & Services (SSCI)
Q3 • Health Care Sciences & Services (SCIE)
Minerals 2.644 Q2 • Mining & Mineral Processing
• Mineralogy
• Geochemistry & Geophysics
Forests 2.634 Q1 • Forestry
Crystals 2.589 Q2 • Crystallography
Q3 • Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Entropy 2.524 Q2 • Physics, Multidisciplinary
Diversity 2.465 Q2 • Biodiversity Conservation
Q3 • Ecology
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 2.458 Q2 • Oceanography
• Engineering, Marine 
• Engineering, Ocean
Medicina 2.430 Q2 • Medicine, General & Internal
Machines * 2.428 Q2 • Engineering, Mechanical
Q3 • Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Electronics 2.397 Q3 • Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
• Computer Science, Information Systems 
• Physics, Applied
Fishes * 2.385 Q2 • Fisheries
• Marine & Freshwater Biology
Metals 2.351 Q2 • Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Q3 • Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Horticulturae * 2.331 Q1 • Horticulture
Veterinary Sciences * 2.304 Q1 • Veterinary Sciences
Universe 2.278 Q3 • Physics, Particles & Fields
• Astronomy & Astrophysics
Mathematics 2.258 Q1 • Mathematics
Magnetochemistry 2.193 Q3 • Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
• Chemistry, Physical 
• Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Current Issues in Molecular Biology 2.081 Q4 • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Actuators 1.994 Q3 • Instruments & Instrumentation
• Engineering, Mechanical
Aerospace * 1.659 Q2 • Engineering, Aerospace

* Journals given their first Impact Factor in 2021

Source: 2020 Journal Impact Factors, Journal Citation Reports ® (Clarivate, 2021)

8 June 2021
Recruiting Editorial Board Members for the Section “Biology and Medicines” of Nanomaterials


The Section “Biology and Medicines” of Nanomaterials is recruiting Editorial Board Members. You can check the existing Editorial Board Members by visiting the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sectioneditors/biology_medicines

The main responsibilities of the Section Editorial Board Members are as follows:

  • Provide scientific supervision for the Section;
  • Invite distinguished scientists to join the Editorial Board;
  • Suggest hot topics for Special Issues;
  • Take decisions about the suitability of a paper to enter the peer-review process and about its acceptance at the end of the process;
  • Promote this Section, recommending international conference cooperation, and assisting this Section in holding physical/electronic conferences.
  • Provide feedback and suggesting improvements for the journal

This section of Nanomaterials deals with intended (antimicrobial, diagnostic, and therapeutic medical application) and non-intended (short- and long-term toxicity, accumulation) biological effects of all kinds of nanomaterials on living organisms, including humans, animals, plants, and microbiota.

For more information about this Section, publishing in Nanomaterials, please see the Section’s webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sections/biology_medicines

To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact Dr. Mirabelle Wang ([email protected]) in the Nanomaterials Editorial Office.

1 June 2021
Recruiting Editorial Board Members for Section “Inorganic Materials and Metal–Organic Frameworks” of Nanomaterials


Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991; CODEN: NANOKO; IF:4.324) is recruiting Editorial Board Members for the Section “Inorganic Materials and Metal–Organic Frameworks” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sections/inorganic_materials_metal-organic_frameworks).

The main responsibilities of the Section Editorial Board Members are as follows:

1) Promoting this Section on social media, at conferences, and among your acquaintances;

2) Supervising the quality of the papers in this Section;

3) Acting as a/recommending a Guest Editor for a Special Issue on a topic related to your research interests;

4) Supporting the Section’s development.

The Section “Inorganic Materials and Metal–Organic Frameworks” is devoted to multidisciplinary research at the frontier between nanomaterials and inorganic chemistry, including metal–organic frameworks. These (multi)functional nanomaterials have become an increasingly popular field of research due to the significant changes in physical and/or chemical properties that occur at this small scale. Accordingly, inorganic nanomaterials are used in a variety of applications, including catalysis, gas storage, spin crossover, sensors, magnetics, optics, and drug delivery. This Section is concerned with both fundamental and applied studies. It considers manuscripts that deal with preparation, characterization, properties, device fabrication, and applications to theoretical studies.

To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact the Nanomaterials Editorial Office ([email protected]).

27 May 2021
Recruiting Editorial Board Members for the Section “Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices” of Nanomaterials

The Section “Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices” of Nanomaterials is recruiting Editorial Board Members. You can check the existing Editorial Board Members by visiting the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sections/nanoelectronics_nanosensors_devices.

The main responsibilities of the Section Editorial Board Members are as follows:

  1. Perform pre-review checks for new submissions. Only novel submissions with good presentation will be granted a chance for peer review;
  2. Make recommendations based on review reports. If there is a rejection, review the report received for a submission;
  3. Make final decisions when the review process is complete;
  4. Propose Special Issue topics in this direction, and edit Special Issues you are interested in. Assist the Section’s Editor-in-Chief on the management of Special Issues in the Section;
  5. Promote the Section via conferences or your own network;
  6. Discuss and suggest improvements to our Section's development with the Section’s Editor-in-Chief.

Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal published monthly online by MDPI. It publishes reviews, regular research papers, communications, and short notes relevant to any field of study that involves nanomaterials, concerning their science and application. It is abstracted and indexed by SCIE, Scopus, and other databases. The IF for Nanomaterials for 2020 was 5.076.

For more information about this Section, publishing in Nanomaterials, please see the Section’s webpage:

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sections/nanoelectronics_nanosensors_devices

To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact Mr. Johnny Wang () in the Nanomaterials Editorial Office.

27 May 2021
Recruiting Editorial Board Members for Section “Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures” of Nanomaterials


Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991; IF:4.324) is recruiting Editorial Board Members for the Section “Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sections/theory_simulation_nanostructures).

  1. Promoting this Section on social media, at conferences, and among your acquaintances;
  2. Supervising the quality of the papers in this Section;
  3. Acting as a/recommending a Guest Editor for a Special Issue on a topic related to your research interests;
  4. Supporting the Section’s development.

The Section "Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures" publishes original theoretical and/or experimental communications, articles, and review articles in the area of the theory and simulation of nanostructures. The research of the published articles focuses on the design, development and study of electronic, optical, magnetic (etc.) properties of nanostructures, with an emphasis on their application in quantum technology, optoelectronics, photovoltaics, sensors and health sciences. All manuscripts submitted for publication in this Section will be reviewed by expert Section Editors and undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Our goal is to publish high-quality, high-impact research in the area of theory and simulation of nanostructures.

To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact Ms. Amelia Liu () at the Nanomaterials Editorial Office

25 May 2021
Recruiting Editorial Board Members for the Section “Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing” of Nanomaterials

The Section “Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing” of Nanomaterials is recruiting Editorial Board Members. You can check the existing Editorial Board Members by visiting the following link:  https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sectioneditors/nanofabrication_nanomanufacturing.

The main responsibilities of Section Editorial Board Members are as follows:

  1. Perform pre-review checks for new submissions. Only novel submissions with good presentation will be granted a chance for peer review;
  2. Make recommendations based on review reports. If there is a rejection, review the report received for a submission;
  3. Make final decisions when the review process is complete;
  4. Propose SI topics in this direction, and edit SIs you are interested in. Assist the Section’s EiC on the management of SIs in the section;
  5. Promote the Section via conferences or your own network;
  6. Discuss and suggest improvements to our section's development with the section’s Editor-in-Chief.

Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal published monthly online by MDPI. It publishes reviews, regular research papers, communications, and short notes relevant to any field of study that involves nanomaterials, concerning their science and application. It is abstracted and indexed by SCIE, Scopus, and other databases. The IF for Nanomaterials for 2019 was 4.324. For more information about this section, or publishing in Nanomaterials, please see the section’s webpage:

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sections/nanofabrication_nanomanufacturing.

To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact Ms. Alisa Si ([email protected]) at the Nanomaterials Editorial Office.

24 May 2021
Recruiting Editorial Board Members for the Section “Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” of Nanomaterials

The Section “Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” of Nanomaterials is recruiting Editorial Board Members. You can check the existing Editorial Board Members by visiting the following link:

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sectioneditors/environmental_nanoscience_nanotechnology.

The main responsibilities of Section Editorial Board Members are as follows:

  1. Perform pre-review checks for new submissions. Only novel submissions with good presentation will be granted a chance for peer review;
  2. Make recommendations based on review reports. If there is a rejection, review the report received for a submission;
  3. Make final decisions when the review process is complete;
  4. Propose SI topics in this direction and edit Special Issues that you are interested in. Assist the Section’s EiC on the management of SIs in the Section;
  5. Promote the Section via conferences or your own network;
  6. Discuss and suggest improvements for the Section's development with the Section’s Editor-in-Chief.

Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal published monthly online by MDPI. It publishes reviews, regular research papers, communications, and short notes relevant to any field of study that involves nanomaterials, concerning their science and application. It is abstracted and indexed by SCIE, Scopus, and other databases. The IF for Nanomaterials for 2019 was 4.324. For more information about this Section and publishing in Nanomaterials, please see the Section’s webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sections/environmental_nanoscience_nanotechnology.

To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact Ms. Colleen Zhang ([email protected]) from the Nanomaterials Editorial Office.

21 May 2021
Recruiting Editorial Board Members for Section “Energy and Catalysis” of Nanomaterials


Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991; IF:4.324) is recruiting Editorial Board Members for the Section “Energy and Catalysis”. You can check the existing Editorial Board Members by visiting the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sections/energy_catalysis.

The main responsibilities of Section Editorial Board Members are as follows:

  1. Make a brief check before peer review when submissions are received in this Section, and make the final decision as to whether a paper is acceptable or not (after peer review and author's revision);
  2. Promote this Section on social media, at conferences, and recommend senior scholars;
  3. Propose hot topics in this field, and choose to edit a Special Issue on a topic related to your research;
  4. Assist the Editor-in-Chief on the Section’s development and contribute to the success of this Section.

The Section “Energy and Catalysis” aims to publish original and high-quality research, communications, articles, and review articles in the areas of nanoparticle design, synthesis and mechanistic aspects, modeling, and catalytic application of nanomaterials, with a particular focus on energy, biomass, and sustainable chemical processes.

To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact Riven Yang ([email protected]) in the Nanomaterials Editorial Office.

20 May 2021
Recruiting Editorial Board Members for Section “Nanophotonics Materials and Devices” of Nanomaterials

Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991; CODEN: NANOKO; IF:4.324) is recruiting Editorial Board Members for the Section “Nanophotonics Materials and Devices” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sections/nanophotonics_characterization_modelling_nanodevices).

The main responsibilities of a Section Editorial Board Member are as follows:

1) Promoting this Section on social media, at conferences, and among your acquaintances;

2) Supervising the quality of the papers in this Section;

3) Acting as a/recommending a Guest Editor for a Special Issue on a topic related to your research interests;

4) Supporting the Section’s development.

The Section "Nanophotonics Materials and Devices" publishes original high-quality research, communications, articles, and review articles in the broad areas of physics, chemistry, and engineering of nanomaterials and their interactions with light leading to devices with photonics applications. It will consider manuscripts that deal with topics ranging from the design, creation, and experimental measurements of nanomaterials with novel and potentially useful optical properties to the testing and applications of nanophotonic devices. This Section is concerned with both fundamental and applied studies related to the interactions between nanomaterials and light. All manuscripts submitted for publication under this Section will be reviewed by expert Section Editors and undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Our goal is to publish high-quality, high-impact research in the area of nanomaterials and nanostructures for photonics applications.

To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact Ms. Greta Zhang ([email protected]) in the Nanomaterials Editorial Office.

20 May 2021
Recruiting Editorial Board Members for Section “2D and Carbon Nanomaterials” of Nanomaterials

The Section “2D and Carbon Nanomaterials” of Nanomaterials is recruiting Editorial Board Members. You can check the existing Editorial Board Members by visiting the following link: 

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sectioneditors/2D_carbon_nanomaterials.

The main responsibilities of Section Editorial Board Members are as follows:

1) Promoting this Section on social media, at conferences, and among your acquaintances;

2) Supervising the quality of the papers in this Section;

3) Acting as a/recommending a Guest Editor for a Special Issue on a topic related to your research interests;

4) Supporting this Section’s development.

The Section “2D and Carbon Nanomaterials” aims to publish original research and review articles on the fabrication, the characterization, the physical and chemical properties, and the applications of two-dimensional (2D) and carbon nanomaterials.

All manuscripts submitted for publication under this Section will be reviewed by expert Section Editors and will undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Our goal is to publish high-quality, impactful research on the synthesis, manipulation, characterization, properties, and applications of 2D and carbon nanomaterials. We consider both experimental and theoretical works, as well as simulation studies, preferably supported by experimental evidence.

To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact Ms. Kristine Zhang ([email protected]) or the Nanomaterials Editorial Office ([email protected]).

18 May 2021
Recruiting Editorial Board Members for Section “Solar Energy and Solar Cells” of Nanomaterials

The Section “Solar Energy and Solar Cells” of Nanomaterials is recruiting Editorial Board Members. You can check the existing Editorial Board Members by visiting the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sectioneditors/Solar_Energy_Solar_Cells. The main responsibilities of Section Editorial Board Members are as follows:

  1. Perform pre-review checks for new submissions. Only novel submissions with good presentation will be granted a chance for peer review;
  2. Make recommendations based on review reports; if there is a rejection, review the report received for a submission;
  3. Make final decisions when the review process is complete;
  4. Propose SI topics in this direction, and edit SIs you are interested in. Assist the Section’s EiC on the management of SIs in the Section;
  5. Promote the Section via conferences or your own network;
  6. With the Section’s Editor-in-Chief, discuss and suggest improvements to our Section's development.

Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal published monthly online by MDPI. It publishes reviews, regular research papers, communications, and short notes relevant to any field of study that involves nanomaterials, concerning their science and application. It is abstracted and indexed by SCIE, Scopus, and other databases. The IF for Nanomaterials for 2019 was 4.324. For more information about this Section, publishing in Nanomaterials, please see the Section’s webpage:

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sections/Solar_Energy_Solar_Cells

To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact Ms. Nora Pang ([email protected]) in the Nanomaterials Editorial Office.

17 May 2021
Recruiting Editorial Board Members for Section “Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures” in Nanomaterials

Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991; CODEN: NANOKO; IF:4.324) is recruiting Editorial Board Members for the section “Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sections/synthesis_interfaces_nanostructures).

The main responsibilities of the Section Editorial Board Members are as follows:

1) Promoting this section on social media, at conferences, and among your acquaintances;

2) Supervising the quality of the papers in this section;

3) Acting as a/recommending a Guest Editor for a Special Issue on a topic related to your research interests;

4) Supporting section development.

The section “Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures” aims to publish manuscripts dealing with the chemistry of interfaces, reporting on phenomena such as adsorption, reactions, films, forces, measurement techniques, charge transfer, electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, energy production, and storage, as well as discussing systems presenting interfacial regions (including nanoparticles, colloids, emulsions, surfactants, proteins, and polymers). Contributions dealing with nanostructures (organic, inorganic, and hybrid) are expected to focus not only on the synthesis and fabrication of nanostructures but also on their properties and applications. Papers concerning the fundamentals and processing techniques relating to the synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications of nanostructures belong in this section. Theoretical and computational manuscripts dealing with interfacial phenomena as well as nanostructures are welcome.

To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact the Nanomaterials Editorial Office ([email protected]).

28 April 2021
Book BuilderCompile a Customized E-Book from Your Favorite MDPI Open Access Content

MDPI Books recently released Book Builder, a new online tool to conveniently arrange, design and produce an eBook from any content published in MDPI journals. Book Builder offers two functions: on the one hand (1) Selections, available to every registered user of MDPI; on the other hand (2) Special Issue Reprints, which can be used exclusively by Guest Editors of Special Issues.

Selections

In just a matter of a few clicks, all users are now able to assemble books from MDPI articles and receive instantaneous feedback in the form of a fully produced and compiled book (PDF), which can be downloaded or ordered as print copy. Selections can include any paper published with MDPI, picking and combining content from different journals and special issues.

This way, the user may for example choose to compile an ebook focusing around a particular topic, or assemble articles from a group of others.

 

We invite you to make yourself familiar with the new tool! The Book Builder can be found here: https://www.mdpi.com/books/book_builder.

Special Issue Reprints

The Book Builder allows Guest Editors of MDPI journals to create a reprint from a successfully completed Special Issue or Topical Collection in book format. If you are a Guest Editor for an MDPI journal, you can use the new tool  to create an PDF document which includes all articles published in the Special Issue as well as a book cover and table of contents.

For Special Issues containing a minimum of 5 articles, the Guest Editor can request its publication on the MDPI Book platform. Published reprints are assigned an ISBN and DOI.

In addition to the PDF copy of the Reprint Book, as a token of our gratitude, MDPI offers every Guest Editor one (1) complimentary print copy (via print-on-demand). All contributors benefit from a discount on orders of any additional print copies, to share with colleagues or libraries or others.

 



Why choose MDPI Books?

In line with our organization's values, MDPI Books publishes all content in open access, promoting the exchange of ideas and knowledge in a globalized world. MDPI Books encompasses all the benefits of open access—high availability and visibility, as well as wide and rapid dissemination. MDPI Books are distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution License, meaning as an author you retain the copyright for your work. In addition, with MDPI Books you can complement the digital version of your work with a high-quality printed counterpart.

If you are interested in editing a book volume or series, or have a monograph manuscript to be considered for publication, please submit your proposal online and look at our Information for Authors.

Contact: Laura Wagner, MDPI Books Manager (email)

16 April 2021
11th International Conference on Advanced Vibrational Spectroscopy (ICAVS 11), Krakow, Poland, 22-27 August 2021

We are pleased to inform you that the 11th International Conference on Advanced Vibrational Spectroscopy (ICAVS 11) will be held in Krakow, Poland, from 22 to 27 August 2021. The conference is dedicated to advances in all areas of vibrational spectroscopy and will provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange cutting-edge knowledge and ideas in vibrational spectroscopy.

We are delighted to invite you to participate in ICAVS 11. Poland will be hosting this prestigious event for the first time. Krakow is the former capital of Poland and is considered one of the most attractive and fashionable cities in Europe. Despite its volatile history, the city has survived largely intact, and today competes with some of Europe’s most beautiful cities. The medieval old town, which is on the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites, is the dynamic heart of Krakow, buzzing with students, residents, and tourists from all over the world. The key points of interest are the Main Market Square (the largest medieval square in Europe), Royal Castle Wawel, the Cloth Hall, the old Jewish district of Kazimierz, and many more. Krakow is also a strong academic and scientific center with several dozen institutions of higher education headed by the illustrious 700-year-old Jagiellonian University. It is also one of Poland’s most important economic centers and the economic hub of the Malopolska region. Krakow is now positioned as Europe’s Silicon Valley based on the large number of local and foreign hi-tech companies.

ICAVS 11 in Krakow will offer a unique opportunity for interesting and fruitful scientific interactions to all participants, providing them with memorable and pleasant experiences.

Depending on pandemic conditions at the time, the conference may be virtual. This decision will be made no later than 20 May 2021.

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we would like to warmly invite scientists from all parts of the world to join us at ICAVS 11, and we look forward to welcoming you in Krakow in 2021!

Yours,

Malgorzata Baranska

Kamilla Malek

Katarzyna M. Marzec

15 April 2021
MDPI Celebrates Company Milestone With 25th Anniversary Page
"We exist to help scientists achieve their own objectives"


In June of this year, MDPI will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its foundation. To mark this significant milestone, we have created a 25th Anniversary page on our website that evokes the development of our company over the past quarter-century.

MDPI has been a pioneer of Open Access publishing ever since the concept was first created.

In a wide-ranging interview, our CEO Delia Mihaila reflects on the company’s 25th anniversary and its contribution to the world of scientific publishing.

Delia considers how MDPI has evolved since starting life in 1996 as a visionary ‘project’ run out of an apartment in Basel, Switzerland, by Dr. Shu-Kun Lin. A chemist who was passionate about the long-term preservation of rare chemical sample, Dr. Lin was determined to help scholars publish their findings as quickly as possible and make their research results available to as wide a readership as possible worldwide. That determination remains unchanged 25 years later.

Today, MDPI is an international organization with over 4,000 employees based on three continents and in ten countries, and ranks among the world's top four academic publishers.

MDPI's mission is to accelerate access to new scientific research, delivering insight faster for researchers worldwide. Read more here about the company's remarkable success story and what the Open Access publishing model can offer the global scientific community.

10 March 2021
Journal Selector: Helping to Find the Right MDPI Journal for Your Article


At MDPI, we strive to make your online publication process seamless and efficient. To achieve this, our team is continuously developing tools and features to make the user experience useful and convenient.

As the number of academic papers continues to grow, so does the need to analyze and work with them on a large scale. This prompted us to design a new feature aimed at helping researchers find journals that are relevant to their publication by matching their abstract topic. In this regard, we designed a similarity model that automatically identifies the most suitable academic journals for your paper.

We are pleased to introduce Journal Selector, a new feature that measures similarity in academic contexts. By simply entering the title and/or abstract into our Journal Selector, the author will see a list of the most related scientific journals published by MDPI. This method helps authors select the correct journals for their papers, highlighting the time of publication and citability.

The methodology is known as representation learning, where words are represented as vectors in hyperspace. Representation helps us differentiate between different concepts within articles, and in turn, helps us identify similarities between them.

We used an advanced machine learning model to better capture the semantic meanings of words. This helps the algorithm make better predictions by leveraging scientific text representation. In turn, this ensures high precision, helping authors decide which journal they should submit their paper to.

The goal is to support authors to publish their work in the most suitable journal for their research, as fast as possible, accelerating their career progress.

Contact: Andrea Perlato, Head of Data Analytics, MDPI (email)

5 February 2021
Recruiting Section Editor-in-Chief for Nanomaterials

Nanomaterials is recruiting Section Editor-in-Chief for the following section:

  • Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures

Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991; CODEN: NANOKO) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal published monthly online by MDPI. It publishes regular reviews, research papers, communications, and short notes relevant to any field of study that involves nanomaterials, with respect to their science and application. It is abstracted and indexed by SCIE, Scopus, and other databases. The IF for Nanomaterials in 2019 was 4.324. For more information about Nanomaterials, please see the journal webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials.

Section Editors-in-Chief are responsible for the following:

  • Defining the Aims and Scope of the Section;
  • Advising on the strategic development of the Section;
  • Ensuring the quality of the published content;
  • Nominating/inviting Guest Editors and optionally delegating to them the authority to make final acceptance decisions for submitted articles;
  • Nominating/inviting contributors;
  • Nominating and leading the Section Editorial Board;
  • Promoting the journal at scientific conferences or through other venues.

To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact the Nanomaterials Editorial Office ([email protected]) or Walker Zheng ([email protected]).

15 December 2020
MDPI adopts C4DISC principles to improve diversity and inclusion in scholarly communications

MDPI is proud to adopt the principles of the Coalition for Diversity & Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC) to support building equity, inclusion, diversity, and accessibility in scholarly communications.

The C4DISC represents organizations and individuals working in scholarly communications and is focused on addressing issues of diversity and inclusion within the publishing industry.

MDPI’s Managing Editors encourage the Editors-in-Chief and Associate Editors to appoint diverse expert Editorial Boards. This is also reflective in our multi-national and inclusive workplace. We are proud to create equal opportunities without regard to gender, ethnicity, geographic location, sexual orientation, age, disability, political beliefs, religion, or socio-economic status. There is no place for discrimination in our workplace and editors of MDPI journals are to uphold these principles in high regard.

Representatives from C4DISC meet monthly, and have started to implement initiatives to shed light and improve on the lack of diversity in scholarly communications. Some of the initiatives include developing a joint statement of principles; conducting market research; providing training resources, best practices, toolkits, and documentation for our collective memberships; and establishing outreach programs, curricula, events, and publications.

The Coalition is committed to:

  • eliminating barriers to participation, extending equitable opportunities across all stakeholders, and ensuring that our practices and policies promote equitable treatment and do not allow, condone, or result in discrimination;
  • creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences;
  • promoting diversity in all staff, volunteers, and audiences, including full participation in programs, policy formulation, and decision-making;
  • raising awareness about career opportunities in our industries to groups who are currently underrepresented in the workforce;
  • supporting our members in achieving diversity and inclusion within their organizations.

15 December 2020
Nanomaterials Reaches 6,000 Articles Milestone


Nanomaterials
(ISSN 2075-5309), MDPI’s open access journal on any field of study that involves nanomaterials, has published more than 6000 papers since its inception in 2010. On behalf of the editorial team, we would like to express our gratitude to the Editor-in-Chief of Nanomaterials, Prof. Dr. Shirley Chiang, all Section Editors-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members, as well as to the Guest Editors of Special Issues, Topics Board Members, and Reviewer Board members who have ensured the continued success of the journal through their hard work and diligence.

Nanomaterials is now covered in the Science Citation Index Expanded (Web of Science), Scopus, Chemical Abstracts, Inspec, and Polymer Library. Citations are available in PubMed and full texts are archived in PubMed Central. The CiteScore of Nanomaterials (2019 Scopus data) is 4.1, which equals rank 147/460 (Q1) in 'General Materials Science' and rank 73/281 (Q1) in 'General Chemical Engineering'. The latest Impact Factor of 2019 is 4.324.

14 December 2020
Article Layout and Templates Revised for Future Volumes

At MDPI we have slightly revised the layout for articles to be published in the 2021 Volume, starting at the end of December 2020. As of today, the article templates available for download on ‘Instructions for Authors’ pages have been updated.

The most noticeable change can be found on the first page of the article, where a left-hand column has been created to include the following front matter elements: (i) the recommended citation style for the article, (ii) the publishing history, (iii) as well as the Creative Commons Attribution license used (iv) a standard note regarding affiliations. At the same time, the extra spacing on the left means the authors’ affiliations are now more clearly set apart than before. Other front matter key elements such as journal logo, article type, article title, authors, abstract and keywords remain unchanged.

The blank column on the left runs through all pages in an article; as a result, the main text is slightly more condensed, which improve reader friendliness for smaller screens. Small figures/tables are aligned on the left with standard indenture, while large figures/tables are centered and covering the full width of the page. The revised layout was applied in the article pictured below, to serve as an example:

1) Information is displayed in the left information bar.


2) In the main text, there is a blank column on the left.


3) Small tables/figures are aligned on the left, large tables/figures are centered.

11 December 2020
2020 "Highly Cited Researchers" on MDPI Journal's Editorial Boards

We are pleased to acknowledge that many academic editors who have made an impact on MDPI journals as editorial board members, editors-in-chief, or section editors, are recognized as 2020 Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate.

Highly Cited Researchers highlights the top 1% of researchers, by citations, in one or more of the 22 fields used in Clarivate Analytics Essential Science Indicators. We offer our congratulations to 279 academic editors of MDPI journals who were recognized as the most influential scholars in their fields in 2020.


Adams, Dave
Agarwal, Ravi P.
Ahn, Choon Ki
Ahn, Myung-Ju
Albrecht, Randy A.
Andersson, Dan I.
Anker, Stefan D.
Apergis, Nicholas
Ariga, Katsuhiko
Artaxo, Paulo
Balsamo, Gianpaolo
Barba, Francisco J.
Benediktsson, Jon Atli
Benelli, Giovanni
Bhatnagar, Amit
Bialystok, Ellen
Blaabjerg, Frede
Blay, Jean-Yves
Bogers, Marcel
Bolton, Declan J.
Boyer, Cyrille
Brocca, Luca
Bruix, Jordi
Buhalis, Dimitrios
Burdick, Jason A.
Byrd, John C.
Cabeza, Luisa F.
Cabrerizo-Lorite, Francisco Javier
Cai, Jianchao
Calhoun, Vince D.
Cantu, Robert C.
Cerqueira, Miguel
Chang, Jo-Shu
Chau, Kwok-wing
Chemat, Farid
Chen, Jianmin
Chen, Jun
Chen, Min
Chen, Shaowei
Chen, Wei
Chen, Wei-Hsin
Chen, Xiaofeng
Chen, Yangkang
Chen, Zhi-Gang
Chiclana, Francisco
Corella, Dolores
Cortes, Javier
Cortes, Jorge
Cummings, Kenneth Michael
Dai, Shifeng
Decker, Eric A.
DePinho, Ronald A.
Dimopoulos, Meletios-Athanasios
Dincer, Ibrahim
Du, Yihong
Dupont, Didier
Edwards, David
Ellahi, Rahmat
Ellis, Erle C.
ElMasry, Gamal
Esteller, Manel
Estruch, Ramón
Fang, Chuanglin
Fasano, Alessio
Fernandez-Lafuente, Roberto
Ferreira, Isabel
Fortino, Giancarlo
Galluzzi, Lorenzo
Galvano, Fabio
Gandomi, Amir H.
Gandomi, Amir H.
Gao, Bin
Gao, Feng
Gao, Wei
Garbe, Claus
García, Hermenegildo
Geschwind, Daniel H.
Giampieri, Francesca
Giralt, Sergio A.
Glanz, Karen
Goldewijk, Kees Klein
Gössling, Stefan
Govindan, Kannan
Granato, Daniel
Grosso, Giuseppe
Grosso, Giuseppe
Guerrero, Josep M.
Haase, Dagmar
Hagger, Martin S.
Hamblin, Michael R.
Han, Heesup
Jankovic, Joseph
Janotti, Anderson

Jiang, Hai-Long
Kalaji, Hazem M.
Kalantar-Zadeh, Kourosh
Kaner, Richard B.
Karimi, Hamid Reza
Kataoka, Kazunori
Keesstra, Saskia
Kepp, Oliver
Kerminen, Veli-Matti
Keyzers, Robert A.
Khademhosseini, Ali
Khan, Nafees A.
Kim, Ki-Hyun
Klemeš, Jiří Jaromír
Klenk, Hans-Peter
Konopleva, Marina Y.
Krammer, Florian
Krebs, Frederik C.
Kroemer, Guido
Kudo, Masatoshi
Kurths, Juergen
Kurzrock, Razelle
Kuznetsov, Nikolay V.
Kyrpides, Nikos C.
La Vecchia, Carlo
Lai, Yuekun
Lam, James
Lancellotti, Patrizio
Lee, Sangmoon
Leung, Victor C. M.
Li, Jinghong
Li, Yurui
Lindahl, José M. Merigó
Lip, Gregory Y. H.
Loh, Xian Jun
Long, Hualou
Lund, Henrik
Luo, Jingshan
Luque, Rafael
Lyons, Timothy W.
Ma, Jun
Ma, Wen-Xiu
Ma, Yanming
Maeda, Keisuke
Makarova, Kira
Mantovani, Alberto
Martín-Belloso, Olga
Martinoia, Enrico
Marzband, Mousa
Masclaux-Daubresse, Celine
Masson, Patrick
Mateos, María Victoria
Mathiesen, Brian Vad
Matyjaszewski, Krzysztof
McArthur, Grant A.
McCauley, Darren
Medlock, Jolyon M.
Melero, Ignacio
Mezzetti, Bruno
Miroshnichenko, Andrey E.
Moran, Daniel
Mueller, Lukas A.
Mueller-Roeber, Bernd
Naushad, Mu
Nemeroff, Charles B.
Nieto, Juan J.
O'Donnell, Colm
Ogino, Shuji
Olabi, Abdul-Ghani
O'Regan, Donal
Orsini, Nicola
Oswald, Isabelle P.
Ozcan, Aydogan
Pahl-Wostl, Claudia
Pang, Huan
Payne, James E.
Peng, Shushi
Perc, Matjaz
Perez-Alvarez, Jose Angel
Piquero, Alex R.
Ploss, Alexander
Postolache, Mihai
Pradhan, Biswajeet
Prinsep, Michele R.
Qian, Dong
Qu, Xiaogang
Reiter, Russel J.
Riahi, Keywan
Richter, Andreas
Rignot, Eric
Robert, Caroline
Ros, Emilio
Rosell, Rafael

Rosen, Marc A.
Rossolini, Gian Maria
Saad, Fred
Saad, Walid
Sadorsky, Perry
Sakthivel, Rathinasamy
Schwab, Matthias
Scolyer, Richard A.
Serra-Majem, Lluis
Sethi, Gautam
Seto, Karen C.
Settele, Josef
Seymour, John F.
Shi, Peng
Siano, Pierluigi
Sillanpää, Mika
Simal-Gandara, Jesus
Smagghe, Guy
Srivastava, Hari M.
Stadler, Peter F.
Sun, Fengchun
Sunderland, Elsie M.
Suzuki, Nobuhiro
Svenning, Jens-Christian
Tan, Weihong
Teixeira, José António
Thakur, Vijay Kumar
Tong, Shilu
Tornabene, Francesco
Tsao, Rong
Tukker, Arnold
Turskis, Zenonas
Uversky, Vladimir N.
van Wesemael, Bas
Van Zwieten, Lukas
Vangronsveld, Jaco
Varma, Rajender S.
Varshney, Rajeev K.
Vasquez, Juan C.
Velicogna, Isabella
Vieta, Eduard
Wade, Timothy J.
Wagner, Wolfgang
Wamba, Samuel Fosso
Wang, Chunsheng
Wang, Guoxiu
Wang, Joseph
Wang, Qi
Wang, Tao
Wang, Yuan
Wiens, John J.
Wu, Hao Bin
Wu, Hui
Wu, Tom
Wu, Zhongbiao
Xia, Xinhui
Xiao, Wenjiao
Xin, Sen
Xiong, Rui
Xu, Bin
Xu, Zeshui
Yan, Huaicheng
Yang, Bing
Yang, Hongxing
Yang, Jie
Yang, Xiao-Jun
Yin, Shen
Ying, Guang-Guo
Young, Allan H.
Yu, Guihua
Zarco-Tejada, Pablo J.
Zavadskas, EdmundasKazimieras
Zeadally, Sherali
Zhang, Fan
Zhang, Liangpei
Zhang, Qichun
Zhang, Xian-Ming
Zhang, Yue-Jun
Zhao, Guochun
Zhao, Li-Dong
Zhu, Zhe
Zhuang, Xiaodong
Zou, Quan

The full list of 2020 Highly Cited Researchers  can be accessed on https://recognition.webofsciencegroup.com/awards/highly-cited/2020/

--- Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) is a Clarivate product.

26 October 2020
Meet us at the China Materials Conference and Exhibition 2020, Qingdao, Shandong, China, November 19–21, 2020

MDPI will be attending the China Materials Conference and Exhibition 2020, Qingdao, Shandong, China, November 19–21, 2020.

CMC's 19th annual meeting is the premier venue for the presentation in the field of materials sciences, where one can learn from experts, forge collaborations with peers, explore new tools and technologies, and advance their career.

The purpose of the conference is to build an exchange platform for experts, scholars, professors, scientific and technological workers, relevant government management departments and leaders, entrepreneurs, and related personnel, engaged in the scientific research, development, and industrialization of new materials in China to exchange and share the latest materials research achievements, in order to achieve the purpose of mutual promotion and common improvement.

There are many outstanding people in the committee of the meeting, such as Professor Boyun Huang and Academician Lian Zhou of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Professor Bingbo Wei of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, etc. The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are also attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (Booth C13). Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit: http://cmc2020.medcon.net.cn/cn/web/index/

23 October 2020
Announcement for “Nanomaterials 2019 Outstanding Reviewer Awards” Winners

The Nanomaterials Editorial Board and Editorial Team would like to gratefully acknowledge the time and energy given by reviewers in checking manuscripts submitted to the journal. It is thanks to their efforts that the high quality of the journal and quick submission to publication process are maintained. The median time to first decision is currently and impressive 12.8 days, and the median time to publication is 33 days, which is all because of you.

Please join us in congratulating the three referees below, who will receive the “Nanomaterials 2019 Outstanding Reviewer Award” in recognition of the quantity, timeliness, and quality of their reviews in 2019. Each of them will receive 500 CHF and a certificate for their outstanding review work.

Prof. Constantin Apetrei

Department of Chemistry, Physics and Environment, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Romania

Prof. Dawid Janas

Head of Functional Nanomaterials Group, Department of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, Poland

Prof. Katsuhiko Ariga

NIMS, WPI MANA, Tsukuba, Japan

Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991; CODEN: NANOKO) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal, published monthly by MDPI AG, Basel, Switzerland. The journal is covered by leading indexing services, including Science Citation Index Expanded (Web of Science) and Scopus. Its 2019 Impact Factor is 4.324, and its five-year Impact Factor is 4.514. For further details, please refer to https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials.

22 October 2020
2rd Webinar of Nanomaterials: Advanced Mechanical Modeling of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures II—30 October 2020

The series of talks will show different results from large numerical campaigns, focusing on fiber-reinforced composites and laminates, functionally graded materials, carbon nanotubes, graphene nanoplatelets, auxetic materials, latticed and cellular (honeycomb) materials, SMART constituents, together with innovative and advanced classes of composites such as Variable Angle-Tow laminates. Among many possible structural applications (e.g. SMART actuators, piezoelectric sensors, shape memory alloys, magnetostrictive and electrostrictive materials, or auxetic components), composite beams and shells with different geometries will be discussed, due to their unique shapes and outstanding mechanical behavior, accounting for their possible size-dependence.

Date: 30 October 2020

Time: 11:00 am (CEST)5:00 am (EDT)17:00 pm (CST ASIA)

Webinar ID: 816 2977 6147

Register for Free Here: https://nanomaterials-2.sciforum.net/

Chair:

Dr. Francesco Tornabene

Editorial Board Member of “Advanced Mechanical Modeling of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures

Interests: theory of shells, plates, arches and beams; generalised differential quadrature; FEM; SFEM; WFEM; IGA; SFIGA; WFIGA; advanced composite materials; functionally graded materials; nanomaterials and nanotechnology; variable angle tow composites

Speakers:

Prof. Dr. Carola Esposito Corcione

Guest Editor of “Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites

Presentation: "Cure Reaction of Epoxy Resins catalyzed by Graphite-Based Nanofillers”

Prof. Dr. Victor A. Eremeyev

Presentation: "Anti-plane surface waves in media with surface structures and surface interfaces. Discrete and continuum models”

For any questions about the webinar, please send an email to [email protected].

27 September 2020
1st Webinar of Nanomaterials: Advanced Mechanical Modeling of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures—16 October 2020

The series of talks will show different results from large numerical campaigns, focusing on fiber-reinforced composites and laminates, functionally graded materials, carbon nanotubes, graphene nanoplatelets, auxetic materials, latticed and cellular (honeycomb) materials, SMART constituents, together with innovative and advanced classes of composites such as Variable Angle-Tow laminates. Among many possible structural applications (e.g. SMART actuators, piezoelectric sensors, shape memory alloys, magnetostrictive and electrostrictive materials, or auxetic components), composite beams and shells with different geometries will be discussed, due to their unique shapes and outstanding mechanical behavior, accounting for their possible size-dependence.

Date: 16 October 2020

Time: 11:00 am (CEST)5:00 am (EDT)17:00 pm (CST ASIA)

Webinar ID: 899 2278 0922

Register for Free Here: https://nanomaterials-1.sciforum.net/

Chair:

Dr. Francesco Tornabene

Editorial Board Member of “Advanced Mechanical Modeling of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures

Interests: theory of shells, plates, arches and beams; generalised differential quadrature; FEM; SFEM; WFEM; IGA; SFIGA; WFIGA; advanced composite materials; functionally graded materials; nanomaterials and nanotechnology; variable angle tow composites

Speakers:

Prof. Dr. Rossana Dimitri

Guest Editor of “Advanced Mechanical Modeling of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures

Presentation: "Editorial Board Member of “Advanced Mechanical Modeling of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures”

Prof. Salvatore Brischetto

Guest Editor of “Additive Manufacturing Technologies and Applications

Presentation: "3D and advanced shell models for the analysis of single- and double-walled carbon nanotubes and nano-reinforced structures.”

For any questions about the webinar, please send an email to [email protected]

25 September 2020
Recruiting Section Editor Board Members for Section Nanocomposite Materials' of Nanomaterials

The newly released section “Nanocomposite Materials” of Nanomaterials is recruiting Editorial Board Members. We would like to invite you to visit our welcome message at https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sections/nanocomposite_materials.

The main responsibilities of Section Editorial Board Members are as follows:

1) Making decisions on whether a manuscript can be accepted based on the reports we collect;

2) Reviewing a small number of papers per year;

3) Acting as the Guest Editor for a Special Issue on a topic related to your research interests;

4) Promoting Nanomaterials and increasing its visibility at related academic conferences.

Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991; CODEN: NANOKO) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal published monthly online by MDPI. It publishes reviews, regular research papers, communications, and short notes relevant to any field of study that involves nanomaterials, concerning both their science and application. It is abstracted and indexed by SCIE, Scopus, and other databases. The 2019 IF for Nanomaterials was 4.324.

To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact the Nanomaterials Editorial Office ([email protected]) or Sandr Ma ([email protected]).

11 September 2020
Meet us at the 4th Micro-Nano Optics Technology and Application Exchange Conference (MOTA2020), Chengdu, China, 26–28 September 2020


MDPI will be attending the 4th Micro-Nano Optics Technology and Application Exchange Conference (MOTA2020), Chengdu, September 26–28, 2020.

MOTA2020 is organized by the Chinese Society for Optical Engineering, which combines the national defense and industrial applications to build a large platform for the industrial chain. The aim is to build a seamless docking platform for scientific and technical personnel engaged in related research in China and industrial application teams to form a joint force to promote the rapid technological development of micro-nano optics itself and its industrial development.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are also attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (Booth "Journal Energies"). Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit: https://b2b.csoe.org.cn/meeting/MOTA2020.html.

25 August 2020
Recruiting Female Editors for Nanomaterials

Nanomaterials is delighted to invite top female researchers in the nano field to join the Editorial Board as Editorial Board Members.

Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991; CODEN: NANOKO) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal published monthly online by MDPI. It publishes reviews, regular research papers, communications, and short notes relevant to any field of study that involves nanomaterials, with respect to their science and application. It is abstracted and indexed by SCIE, Scopus, and other databases. The impact factor (IF) for Nanomaterials for 2019 was 4.324. For more information about Nanomaterials, please visit: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials

As an Editorial Board Member, you will be responsible for:

(1) Pre-screening submissions and making decisions on whether they should be rejected or accepted for processing;

(2) Suggesting interesting topics in your research field;

(3) Editing a Special Issue on a topic related to your research;

(4) Publishing/inviting/recommending one paper free of charge per year;

(5) Promoting Nanomaterials and increasing its visibility at related academic conferences.

To apply or request further information, please contact the Nanomaterials Editorial Office ([email protected]).

3 August 2020
Recruiting Editors for New Journal Nanomanufacturing


Nanomanufacturing
, a new journal published by MDPI, is recruiting Editorial Board (EB) members whose research interests are related, but not limited, to the following aspects:

  • Micro- and nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS and NEMS);
  • Plasma surface engineering, plasma etching, and laser surface engineering;
  • 3D nanomanufacturing, 3D printing, and 3D bioprinting;
  • Photonic and plasmonic devices;
  • Nanoelectronic devices, wearable electronics, flexible electronics, and paper electronics;
  • Energy-harvesting devices;
  • Nanofluidic devices (for separation, reaction, sensing, and other functions);
  • Miniaturized devices for biology, chemistry, health, and medicine, including nanobiosensors;
  • Integration of processes and technologies to build nanodevices or nanosystems with added functionality;
  • Making nanoscale objects with special properties (e.g., quantum dot synthesis);
  • Assembling nanoscale objects into more complex structures (e.g., DNA origami-directed assembly);
  • Scanning probe techniques;
  • Physical sensors;
  • Nanomachines;
  • Self-assembly and combinations of top-down and bottom-up nanofabrication;
  • Integrated circuit fabrication;
  • Nanopatterning and lithography, including nanoimprint and roll-to-roll nanoimprint lithography;
  • Integration of design and manufacturing based on topology optimization and additive manufacturing;
  • Nanometrology and ultraprecision measurement science and technology;
  • Tools and processes for nanomanufacturing and atomic manufacturing;
  • Nanofabrication and nanostructures for art and culture;
  • Design algorithms for multiscale manufacturing.

Nanomanufacturing is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes reviews, original research papers, communications, letters, and short notes that are relevant to any field of study that involves nanomanufacturing. This journal focuses on all aspects of lithographic methods aimed at the submicron- to nanoscale fabrication and integration of functional nanostructures and surfaces towards intelligent nanomanufacturing, the exploitation and control of self-organization phenomena for patterning, and the application of the created structures and devices in physical, biomedical, chemistry, environmental science, agrofood, and life science experiments. You can find more information on our homepage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomanufacturing/about.

If you are interested in the latest research advances in this field, please do not hesitate to contact the Nanomanufacturing editorial office at nanomanufacturing@mdpi.com.

Editorial Board members have the following responsibilities:

  • Making decisions on whether a manuscript can be accepted or not, based on the reports we collect;
  • Reviewing a small number of papers per year;
  • Acting as a Guest Editor of a Special Issue on a topic related to your research interests;
  • Promoting Nanomanufacturing and increasing its visibility at related academic conferences.

We believe that by combining our rigorous editorial policies with your expertise, we can build a high quality journal. We thank you in advance for your interest and we look forward to collaborating with you.

29 July 2020
Recruiting Section Editor Board Members for Section “Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures” of Nanomaterials

The Section “Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures” of Nanomaterials is recruiting Editorial Board Members. You can check the existed Editorial Board Members by visiting the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sectioneditors/synthesis_interfaces_nanostructures The main responsibilities of Section Editorial Board Members are as follows:

  1. Perform pre-review checks for new submissions. Only novel submissions with good presentation will be granted a chance for peer review;
  2. Make recommendations based on review reports; if there is a rejection, review the report received for a submission;
  3. Make final decisions when the review process is complete;
  4. Propose SI topics in this direction, and edit SIs you are interested in. Assist the Section’s EiC on the management of SIs in the Sections;
  5. Promote the Section via conferences or your own network;
  6. With the Section’s Editor-in-Chief, discuss and suggest improvements to our Section's development.

Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991; CODEN: NANOKO) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal published monthly online by MDPI. It publishes reviews, regular research papers, communications, and short notes relevant to any field of study that involves nanomaterials, concerning their science and application. It is abstracted and indexed by SCIE, Scopus, and other databases. The IF for Nanomaterials for 2019 was 4.324. For more information about this Section, publishing in Nanomaterials, please see the section webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/sections/synthesis_interfaces_nanostructures.

To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact Ms. Erika Zhao ([email protected]) from the Nanomaterials Editorial Office before 21 September 2020.

29 July 2020
Recruiting Editors for Nanomaterials

Nanomaterials is recruiting Section Editorial Board Members for the following seven new Sections:

Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991; CODEN: NANOKO) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal published monthly online by MDPI. It publishes reviews, regular research papers, communications, and short notes relevant to any field of study that involves nanomaterials, with respect to their science and application. It is abstracted and indexed by SCIE, Scopus, and other databases. The IF for Nanomaterials for 2019 was 4.324. For more information about Nanomaterials, please visit: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials

As a Section Editorial Board Member, you will be responsible for:

(1) Pre-screening submissions and making decisions on whether they should be rejected or accepted for processing;

(2) Suggesting interesting topics in your research field;

(3) Editing a Special Issue on a topic related to your research;

(4) Publishing/inviting/recommending one paper free of charge per year;

(5) Promoting Nanomaterials and increasing its visibility at related academic conferences.

To apply or request further information, please contact the Nanomaterials Editorial Office ([email protected]).

24 July 2020
The 2nd International Online-Conference on Nanomaterials (IOCN)—Open for Submission

We are pleased to announce that the 2nd International Online-Conference on Nanomaterials, chaired by Prof. Dr. Ana María Díez-Pascual, from University of Alcalá, Spain, Prof. Dr. Antonio Di Bartolomeo, from University of Salerno, Italy, and Prof. Dr. Guanying Chen, from Harbin Institute of Technology, China and State University of New York, USA, will be held from 15 to 30 November 2020 at Sciforum (https://sciforum.net/conference/IOCN2020). All proceedings will be held online.

These are some of the topics that we expect to cover:

  • Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials
  • Modeling and Simulation of Nanostructures
  • Graphene & 2D Nanomaterials & Soft Nanomaterials
  • Polymer Nanomaterials, Nanocoatings/Thin films and Nanostructured Durfaces
  • Magnetism and Magnetic Nanomaterials
  • Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology
  • Nanotechnology for Energy, Environment, Catalyst and Sensing
  • Nanophysics, Nanophotonics, Nanoplasmonics, Nanoelctronics and Nanodevices

The conference will be completely free of charge—both to attend, and for scholars to upload and present their latest work on the conference platform. There will also be the possibility to submit selected extended papers to the Special Issue of the conference entitledThere will be an opportunity to publish peer-reviewed and accepted papers in the Special Issue of the conference entitled "Selected Papers from the 2nd International Online Conference on Nanomaterials" (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/special_issues/nano_IOCN2020) in the journal Nanomaterials (IF: 4.324, ISSN 2079-4991; https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials), with a 20% discount on the Article Processing Charge.

Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 October 2020
  • Abstract Acceptance Notification Deadline: 18 October 2020
  • Submission of Conference Proceedings Papers/Posters Deadline: 20 October 2020
  • Conference Date: 15–30 November 2020
  • Conference Special Issue Paper Deadline: 20 January 2021

For more information on IOCN2020, please visit the conference website (https://sciforum.net/conference/IOCN2020) or contact us by email ([email protected]).

9 July 2020
Open Access Agreement Between Jisc Collections and MDPI

We are delighted to announce the establishment of our Open Access agreement with Jisc Collections, which will allow UK institutions to benefit from access to article processing charge (APC) discounts and streamlined payment workflows.

All institutions participating in the agreement will also gain access to the MDPI online submission system where they can find full article metadata and pricing information for easy identification and additional transparency.

Eligible authors affiliated with the participating institutions are prompted to choose the corresponding Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) when they submit an article via our online submission system.

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MDPI is a publisher of fully peer-reviewed, Open Access journals with a focus on thorough and rapid editorial processing. Its aim is to ensure that high-quality research is verified and made available to the research community as quickly as possible. MDPI stands at the forefront of the Open Access movement, having launched its first online journal Molecules in 1996. Today, MDPI is a leader in Open Access publishing with over 250 journals across all research disciplines, and all content published under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).

For any questions about this agreement, please contact the MDPI IOAP team at [email protected].

29 June 2020
Updated Impact Factors Released in the Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate)

The updated citation metrics have been released in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR), published by Clarivate. The recent release of the JCR includes seventy-one MDPI titles. Out of these, 18 titles are newcomers, receiving a first Journal Impact Factor which is based on citation activity in 2019: Actuators, Agriculture, Biology, Biomedicines, Biosensors, Chemosensors, Children, Healthcare, Journal of Fungi, Journal of Personalized Medicine (JPM), Land, Life, Magnetochemistry, Membranes, Pharmaceuticals, Photonics, Separations and Toxics.

  • Out of the previously listed journals, a total of 72 percent boast an increased Impact Factor.
  • 25 journals are ranked among the top 25% of journals in at least one of the categories they are ranked for.
  • Articles published in 2019 in MDPI journals account for approximately 17 percent of of articles published in gold Open Access journals covered in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) and Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI).

First Impact Factors

Journal Impact Factor Rank Category Details
Actuators 1.957 31/64 (Q2) • Instruments & Instrumentation Link
Agriculture 2.072 25/91 (Q2) • Agronomy Link
Biology 3.796 19/93 (Q1) • Biology Link
Biomedicines  4.717 30/138 (Q1)
36/270 (Q1)
• Medicine, Research & Experimental
• Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Link
Biosensors 3.240 24/86 (Q2) • Chemistry, Analytical Link
Chemosensors 3.108 16/64 (Q1)
27/86 (Q2)
13/27 (Q2)
• Instruments & Instrumentation
• Chemistry, Analytical
• Electrochemistry
Link
Children 2.078 50/128 (Q2) • Pediatrics Link
Healthcare 1.916 62/102 (Q3)
45/87 (Q3)
• Health Care Sciences & Services (SCIE)
• Health Policy & Services (SSCI)
Link
Journal of Fungi 4.621 5/29 (Q1)
31/135 (Q1)
• Mycology
• Microbiology
Link
Journal of Personalized Medicine 4.433 24/165 (Q1)
10/102 (Q1)
• Medicine, General & Internal
• Health Care Sciences & Services
Link
Land 2.429 58/123 (Q2) • Environmental Studies (SSCI) Link
Life 2.991 26/93 (Q2)
109/267 (Q2)
• Biology
• Microbiology
Link
Magnetochemistry 1.947 22/45 (Q2)
109/159 (Q3)
201/314 (Q3)
• Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
• Chemistry, Physical
• Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Link
Membranes 3.094 53/143 (Q2)
129/314 (Q2)
23/89 (Q2)
• Engineering, Chemical
• Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
• Polymer Science
Link
Pharmaceuticals 4.286 49/270 (Q1) • Pharmacology & Pharmacy Link
Photonics 2.140 48/97 (Q2) • Optics Link
Separations 1.900 53/86 (Q3) • Chemistry, Analytical Link
Toxics 3.271 32/92 (Q2)
92/265 (Q2)
• Toxicology
• Environmental Sciences
Link

Updated Impact Factors

Journal Impact Factor Rank Category Details
Agronomy 2.603 18/91 (Q1)
65/234 (Q2)
• Agronomy
• Plant Sciences
Link
Animals 2.323 10/63 (Q1)
14/142 (Q1)
• Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
• Veterinary Sciences
Link
Antibiotics 3.893 23/93 (Q1)
64/270 (Q1)
• Infectious Diseases
• Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Link
Antioxidants 5.014 10/139 (Q1)
56/297 (Q1)
7/61 (Q1)
• Food Science & Technology
• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
• Chemistry, Medicinal
Link
Applied Sciences 2.474 161/314 (Q3)
32/91 (Q2)
88/177 (Q2)
62/154 (Q2)
• Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
• Engineering, Multidisciplinary
• Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
• Physics, Applied
Link
Atmosphere 2.397 48/93 (Q3) • Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences Link
Biomolecules 4.082 98/297 (Q2) • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Link
Brain Sciences 3.332 113/271 (Q2) • Neurosciences Link
Cancers 6.126 37/244 (Q1) • Oncology Link
Catalysts 3.520 65/159 (Q2) • Chemistry, Physical Link
Cells 4.366 70/195 (Q2) • Cell Biology Link
Coatings 2.436 10/21 (Q2) • Materials Science, Coatings & Films Link
Crystals 2.404 10/26 (Q2)
165/314 (Q3)
• Crystallography
• Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Link
Diagnostics 3.110 39/165 (Q1) • Medicine, General & Internal Link
Diversity 1.402 119/168 (Q3) • Ecology Link
Electronics 2.412 125/266 (Q2) • Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Link
Energies 2.702 63/112 (Q3) • Energy & Fuels Link
Entropy 2.494 33/85 (Q2) • Physics, Multidisciplinary Link
Foods 4.092 27/139 (Q1) • Food Science & Technology Link
Forests 2.221 17/68 (Q1) • Forestry Link
Genes 3.759 53/177 (Q2) • Genetics & Heredity Link
Insects 2.220 18/101 (Q1) • Entomology Link
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) 2.849 58/193 (Q2)

32/170 (Q1)

105/265 (Q2)
• Public, Environmental & Occupational Health (SCIE)
• Public, Environmental & Occupational Health (SSCI)
• Environmental Sciences (SCIE)
Link
International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) 4.556 74/297 (Q1)
48/177 (Q2)
• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
• Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Link
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information (IJGI) 2.239 31/50 (Q3)
18/30 (Q3)
• Geography, Physical
• Remote Sensing
Link
Journal of Clinical Medicine 3.303 36/165 (Q1) • Medicine, General & Internal Link
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 2.033 31/66 (Q2) • Oceanography Link
Marine Drugs 4.073 16/61 (Q2) • Chemistry, Medicinal Link
Materials 3.057 132/314 (Q2) • Materials Science, Multidisciplinary Link
Mathematics 1.747 28/324 (Q1) • Mathematics Link
Medicina 1.205 107/165 (Q3) • Medicine, General & Internal Link
Metabolites 4.097 95/297 (Q2) • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Link
Metals 2.117 18/79 (Q1)
185/314 (Q3)
• Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
• Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Link
Micromachines 2.523 56/92 (Q3)
23/64 (Q2)
• Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
• Instruments & Instrumentation
Link
Microorganisms 4.152 37/135 (Q2) • Microbiology Link
Minerals 2.380 6/21 (Q2)
11/30 (Q2)
• Mining & Mineral Processing
• Mineralogy
Link
Molecules 3.267 70/177 (Q2)
141/297 (Q2)
• Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Link
Nanomaterials 4.324 89/314 (Q2)
42/103 (Q2)
• Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
• Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Link
Nutrients 4.546 17/89 (Q1) • Nutrition & Dietetics Link
Pathogens 3.018 65/135 (Q2) • Microbiology Link
Pharmaceutics 4.421 44/270 (Q1) • Pharmacology & Pharmacy Link
Plants 2.762 58/234 (Q1) • Plant Sciences Link
Polymers 3.426 16/89 (Q1) • Polymer Science Link
Processes 2.753 59/143 (Q2) • Engineering, Chemical Link
Remote Sensing 4.509 9/30 (Q2) • Remote Sensing Link
Sensors 3.275 22/86 (Q2)
77/266 (Q2)
15/64 (Q1)
• Chemistry, Analytical
• Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
• Instruments & Instrumentation
Link
Sustainability 2.576 120/265 (Q2)
26/41 (Q3)

53/123 (Q2)
6/8 (Q3)
• Environmental Sciences (SCIE)
• Green & Sustainable Science & Technology (SCIE)
• Environmental Studies (SSCI)
• Green & Sustainable Science & Technology (SSCI)
Link
Symmetry 2.645 29/71 (Q2) • Multidisciplinary Sciences Link
Toxins 3.531 21/92 (Q1)
34/139 (Q1)
• Toxicology
• Food Science & Technology
Link
Universe 1.752 18/29 (Q3)
42/68 (Q3)
• Physics, Particles & Fields
• Astronomy & Astrophysics
Link
Vaccines 4.086 57/158 (Q2)
50/138 (Q2)
• Immunology
• Medicine, Research & Experimental
Link
Viruses 3.816 12/37 (Q2) • Virology Link
Water 2.544 31/94 (Q2) • Water Resources Link

Source: Clarivate 2020, InCites Journal Citation Reports®.

19 June 2020
Recruiting Section Editor-in-Chief for Nanomaterials

Nanomaterials is recruiting Section Editors-in-Chief for the following four new sections:

  • Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors, Spintronics, and Devices
  • Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures
  • Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
  • Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing

Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991; CODEN: NANOKO) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal published monthly online by MDPI. It publishes reviews, regular research papers, communications, and short notes relevant to any field of study that involves nanomaterials, concerning their science and application. It is abstracted and indexed by SCIE, Scopus, and other databases. The IF for Nanomaterials for 2018 was 4.034. For more information about Nanomaterials, please see the journal webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials

Section Editors-in-Chief are responsible for the following:

  • Defining the Aims and Scope of the Section;
  • Advising on the strategic development of the Section;
  • Ensuring the quality of the published content;
  • Nominating/inviting Guest Editors and optionally delegating to them the authority to make final acceptance decisions for submitted articles;
  • Nominating/inviting contributors;
  • Nominating and leading the Section Editorial Board;
  • Promoting the journal at scientific conferences or through other venues.

To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact the Nanomaterials Editorial Office ([email protected]) before 30 June 2020.

13 May 2020
COVID-19 Academic Resources Center


Since 1996, MDPI has been committed to supporting the research community by providing the latest research freely available and making relevant and useful research available as quickly as possible. The world is current experiencing a pandemic of COVID-19, and researchers are working extremely hard to understand it and find a cure.

The values MDPI holds strongly are particularly important at the moment, and we will continue to publish relevant, peer-reviewed research as quickly as possible in open access format. This means that it will immediately be available for researchers, health professionals, and the general public to read, distribute, and reuse. We believe that scientific advancements will be crucial to overcoming this pandemic, and will do everything we can to support researchers working looking for solutions.

COVID-19 Academic Resources Center contains a variety of information related to COVID-19 available from MDPI, including journal articles, special issues, and preprints, among others.

For more information, please visit: https://www.mdpi.com/covid-19

23 April 2020
Presenting the 2020 Nanomaterials Travel Award Winners


It is our pleasure to announce the winners of the 2020 Travel Award sponsored by MDPI and Nanomaterials. The award has been granted to two outstanding young researchers working in thematic areas covered by Nanomaterials.

Dr. Kenry’s research focuses on nano-bio interface engineering for precision nanomedicine. He is particularly interested in understanding and manipulating the interfacial interactions between biological barriers and nanomaterials to regulate their site-specific target localization for enhanced fluorescence and photoacoustics in addition to Raman imaging, photodynamic therapy, and immunotherapy of various diseases. He will present his work at the 94th American Chemical Society (ACS) Colloid & Surface Science Symposium in Houston, USA, on June 7–10, 2020.

Mr. Kumar works on the simulation, fabrication, and characterization of highly efficient organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) based on thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) emitters. He was a Marie Sklodowska Curie Early Stage Researcher working on the project “Excilight” Donor–Acceptor Light Emitting Exciplexes as Materials for Easy-to-Tailor Ultra-efficient OLED Lighting. He will present his work at the 2020 E-MRS Fall Meeting in Warsaw, Poland on September 14–17, 2020.

This has certainly been a difficult decision, given the large number of high-quality applications for the award. We would like to thank all of the applicants for submitting what was, collectively, a diverse range of fascinating research topics and congratulate the winners on their accomplishments.

For more information about Nanomaterials awards, please visit this page.

9 April 2020
Free Open Platforms to Support Academics During the COVID-19 Pandemic

As a leading Open Access publisher, MDPI is committed to fostering open scientific exchange in all forms across all disciplines. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, many researchers have to stay at home and many academic conferences have been cancelled or postponed. In light of these changes, MDPI has adopted numerous initiatives that may help accelerate scientific exchange and provide support to the academics during this period.

Scholarly Community—Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia is an online reference created and curated by active scholars. It aims to highlight the latest research results as well as providing benchmark information for researchers and the general public interested in accurate and advanced knowledge on specific topics.

Comprehensive and Free Literature DatabaseScilit

Scilit is a comprehensive, free database for scientists that uses a new method to collate data and index scientific material. Our crawlers extract the latest data from CrossRef and PubMed on a daily basis. This means that newly published articles are immediately added to Scilit.

Display Academic AchievementsSciProfiles

SciProfiles is an innovative social network for researchers and scholars that is developed by MDPI. In line with our broad mission, the purpose of SciProfiles is to accelerate discovery and innovation by facilitating immediate access to research results and providing opportunities for academic networking.

Organize and Participate in Conferences OnlineSciforum

Sciforum is an event planning platform that supports open science by offering the opportunity to host and participate in academic conferences. It provides an environment for scholarly exchange, discussion of topics of current interest, building of networks, and establishing collaborations.

Post Early Versions of Research OutputsPreprints

Preprints is a platform dedicated to making early versions of research outputs permanently available and citable. We post original research articles and comprehensive reviews, and papers can be updated by authors at any time. Content on Preprints is not peer-reviewed, and feedback can be received from readers.

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MDPI remains committed to open science and open data and has signed a statement, along with more than thirty scholarly publishers, showing our intention to facilitate sharing of new research findings as early on as possible. The initiative sees publishers collectively removing barriers to new research, in the face of a global healthcare crisis.

30 March 2020
Recruiting Topic Editors for Nanomaterials

Nanomaterials is recruiting Topic Editors for the journal:

Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991; CODEN: NANOKO) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal published monthly online by MDPI. It publishes reviews, regular research papers, communications, and short notes relevant to any field of study that involves nanomaterials, with respect to their science and application. It is abstracted and indexed by SCIE, Scopus, and other databases. The IF for Nanomaterials for 2018 was 4.034. For more information about Nanomaterials, please visit: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials

As the Topic Editor, you are responsible for the following:

  1. Periodically leading Special Issues related to your research field;
  2. Suggesting new topics, and recommending or inviting other scholars to serve as Guest Editors;
  3. Supervising the editorial process, for example, pre-screening submissions and making final decisions on papers;
  4. Reviewing manuscripts related to your research interests;
  5. Promoting Nanomaterials at conferences that you attend or organize.

The following benefits are available to Topic Editors of Nanomaterials:

  1. Publish one paper free of charge per year in the Special Issues you supervise, and special discounts of 200 CHF for the papers you invite;
  2. Discounts of 400 CHF for your paper in the Special Issues you recommend;
  3. Apply for a travel grant if you lead a successful Sepcial Issue and would like to promote it at conferences.

To apply or request further information, please contact the Nanomaterials Editorial Office ([email protected]).

30 March 2020
Recruiting Editors for Nanomaterials

Nanomaterials is recruiting Editorial Board Members for the following five new sections:

Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991; CODEN: NANOKO) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal published monthly online by MDPI. It publishes reviews, regular research papers, communications, and short notes relevant to any field of study that involves nanomaterials, with respect to their science and application. It is abstracted and indexed by SCIE, Scopus, and other databases. The IF for Nanomaterials for 2018 was 4.034. For more information about Nanomaterials, please visit: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials

As an Editorial Board Member, you will be responsible for:

(1) Pre-screening submissions and making decisions on whether they should be rejected or accepted for processing;

(2) Suggesting interesting topics in your research field;

(3) Editing a Special Issue on a topic related to your research;

(4) Publishing/inviting/recommending one paper free of charge per year;

(5) Promoting Nanomaterials and increasing its visibility at related academic conferences.

To apply or request further information, please contact the Nanomaterials Editorial Office ([email protected]).

25 March 2020
MDPI Comment on the COVID-19 Virus

The world is currently suffering from a global pandemic of the corona virus COVID-19. MDPI expresses its sympathies for all of those affected by the virus and stands in solidarity with medical staff and researchers treating patients and searching for scientific solutions.

MDPI has previously published papers covering corona viruses in addition to new papers on the current outbreak, see all papers here. In particular, Viruses has published a number of Special Issues and papers on the topic (see here, here, and here) as well as a forthcoming Special Issue.

Alongside journal articles, MDPI has been a strong supporter of preprints, which are increasingly being used to rapidly disseminate the latest research, and we run the preprint server Preprints.org. Our database of research articles, Scilit, is free to use and covers all publishers including preprint servers. New papers are often in search results within hours of publication and users can set up alerts for new papers.

Our main priority during this period has been the health and safety of staff, and we continue to allow staff to work at home and closely monitor the situation in all locations in which we work. Despite the restrictions, we continue to provide a full publication service and, by close collaboration with our editorial boards and making use our in-house teams, ensure that there are no unnecessary delays in publishing vital research. Fast and open publication has always been at the core of MDPI values and is now more important than ever.

We hope that a solution to the current situation will emerge soon. In the meantime, we will do our best to continue communicating vital research in all fields.

18 March 2020
MDPI Co-Signed Position Statement on Transformative Agreements

The advantages of the open access model of scientific publishing are being increasingly recognized in the scientific community. It allows new scientific evidence to be accessed from the moment of publication for free by anyone around the globe, boosting the impact of new research. In response, many funders, libraries and universities have been adopting new principles to accelerate the transition to open access.

Recently, “transformative agreements” have been negotiated between traditional publishers and various institutions. While increasing the number of open access papers, these agreements lack binding commitments to a full transition to open access, their conditions vary across different regions, and access is still limited for many users.

MDPI is a co-signatory of the recent position statement raising concerns about potential downsides of transformative agreements and how they may delay a full transition to open access. The statement highlights that these models “risk perpetuating current limitations on access, transparency and market competitiveness, while simultaneously facilitating excessive charges on the public purse”.

As a pioneering open access journal publisher, MDPI is the first to promote the importance of science being made available to everyone. Our peer-reviewed journals, covering diverse academic disciplines, are fully accessible to the public free of charge under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). This is why, along with other open access publishers, MDPI is a proud signatory of the position paper and is committed to contributing to the replacement of weak transitional agreements with “agreements with publishers that are already fully committed to open science and who offer full, immediate and transparent Open Access”.

Read the position paper here

16 March 2020
Encyclopedia Outstanding Contributor Awards 2020 - Open for Application

We are pleased to announce that Encyclopedia will be awarding five Outstanding Contributor Awards for researchers in 2020. The nominations and applications will be assessed by an Evaluation Committee consisting of senior scholars from the Encyclopedia Editorial Board.

Prize for Winners

  1. An official certificate;
  2. A cash award of 500 CHF or an MDPI discount voucher of 800 CHF.


Application Deadline

31 December, 2020 (Please send your application email with a list of all entries you contributed to our office before the deadline: [email protected])

Candidate Requirements

  1. Have a Ph.D. degree;
  2. Have more than three qualified entries published in Encyclopedia in 2020.

Evaluation Standards

  1. Number of entries published in Encyclopedia in 2020;
  2. Quality of entries online (including length, figure quality, and novelty);
  3. Impact of entries (including the number of likes, discussion contents, views, and downloads).

If you are a researcher and have not yet contribute entries to Encyclopedia, please do not miss this chance to highlight your research results.

18 December 2019
Meet Us at TMS 2020 in San Diego, CA, USA, 23–27 February 2020


MDPI will be attending the 149th TMS 2020 on minerals, metals, and materials in San Diego, CA, USA, 23–27 February 2020. An Editorial Board Member meeting of Metals will take place during this event. We warmly welcome you join and share your publishing experience with us.

TMS2020 will present more than 85 symposia planned by all five TMS technical divisions and covering a broad range of topics related to minerals, metals, and materials science and engineering. The event will draw more than 4000 attendees and feature four full days of technical programming.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

Metals

Coatings

Materials

Applied Sciences

Nanomaterials

Energies

Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing

Entropy

If you are also attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (Booth #726). Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit: https://www.tms.org/TMS2020.

11 October 2019
Introducing SciProfiles, an Academic Social Network

MDPI is pleased to announce the release of SciProfiles, its social network platform for researchers and scholars.

The purpose of SciProfiles is aligned with MDPI’s broad mission to accelerate discovery and innovation by facilitating immediate access to research results and to serve scholars and communities by providing opportunities for academic networking.

SciProfiles also ambitions to serve as a sustainable, transparent and community-driven research evaluation system aligned with the DORA principles (https://sfdora.org/). Through their scientific profiles, academics can highlight their contribution to research communities, and measure their impact on their field, beyond publication numbers and impact factors. SciProfiles is currently a beta version and will enrich to give researchers the possibility to highlight all of their contributions to science and their scientific communities as authors, reviewers, editors, conference organizers, conference panelists, conference keynote speakers, or even as lecturers or student mentors at their University.

The classic components of popular community social networks, including follower/following, classical metrics, endorsements and recommendations (https://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/1690), comments (https://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/1397) are or will be very soon highlighted in SciProfiles as open science contributions.

To help increase the impact and visibility of articles and their authors to an appropriate audience, the platform offers a NewsFeed that includes recommendations of relevant content based on interests, publication history, saved searches or colleagues’ recommendations.

SciProfiles’ avatars are now being integrated on several MDPI platforms, meaning that you will directly access researchers’ profiles from any of the MDPI platforms:

MDPI's journal publishing website: www.mdpi.com
MDPI's conference hosting and management website: www.sciforum.net
MDPI's pre-print website : www.preprints.org
MDPI's knowledge sharing website : www.encyclopedia.pub
MDPI's books store: www.mdpi.com/books
MDPI's literature database : www.scilit.net

SciProfiles aims to serve scientific communities at large. It can be embedded into third-party websites and also welcomes integration of data from third-parties.

Dr. Shu-Kun Lin: https://sciprofiles.com/profile/2
Dr. Franck Vazquez: https://sciprofiles.com/profile/FranckVazquez
Dr. Martyn Rittman: https://sciprofiles.com/profile/martynrittman

9 October 2019
Meet Us at the 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting in Orlando, USA, 10–15 November 2019


MDPI will be attending the 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting in Orlando, USA, 10–15 November 2019.

The AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. Academic and industry experts will cover wide range of topics relevant to cutting-edge research, new technologies, and emerging growth areas in chemical engineering.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are also attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (Booth #335). Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit: https://www.aiche.org/conferences/aiche-annual-meeting/2019.

2 October 2019
Winners of the 2019 MDPI Writing Prize

We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2019 MDPI Writing Prize. Entrants were asked to write on the theme "Judging research: How should research and researchers be evaluated and rewarded?" We received a large number of excellent essays from PhD students and postdocs, and the process of shortlisting and choosing winners was not an easy one. The winners demonstrated excellent writing skills alongside interesting and thought-provoking ideas.

As last year, we will begin the process of collating all entries into a book that will be available in open access format. Alongside promoting good writing skills, we see the prize as a way to promote the voices of early career researchers within broader debates and policy discussions.

Congratulations to all of the participants and especially the winners. The winners are:

1st Prize (500 CHF):
Albin Nilsson (National Centre for Nuclear Research, Warsaw, Poland)
[Read here]

2nd Prize (250 CHF):
Qi Zhang (Shandong University, Jinan, China)
[Read here]
Igor Ogashawara (Indiana University, Indianapolis, US)
[Read here]

3rd Prize (100 CHF):
Margaret Sivapragasam (Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Perak, Malaysia)
[Read here]
Arvind Sharma (The University of Queensland, Gatton, Australia)
[Read here]
Jose Flores-Guerrero (University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands)
[Read here]

The MDPI Writing Prize is an annual award supported by MDPI Author Services, which provides services including language editing, reformatting, plagiarism checks, and image editing.

20 September 2019
Meet us at the 5th International Conference on Perovskite Solar Cells and Optoelectronics (PSCO-2019).

MDPI will attend PSCO-2019 in Lausanne, Switzerland, from 30 September to 2 October 2019.

As the 5th International Conference on Perovskite Solar Cells and Optoelectronics, this event will bring a broad spectrum of the community together to discuss and share knowledge on the latest advances in perovskite materials, devices, and photophysical and optoelectronic properties and phenomena.

It will also host a special session dedicated to speakers working in industry. Additionally, two sessions will be sponsored by two European Projects on perovskites, Espresso and PerTPV.

Representatives from MDPI will be present to exhibit our open access journals

Energies, Batteries, Photonics, and Nanomaterials.

If you plan to attend this event, please visit us at the SwissTech Convention Center. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have regarding open access publishing or our journals. For more information about this conference, please visit https://www.psco-conference.org/index.php

20 September 2019
MDPI Now Gives Scholars the Possibility to Endorse and Recommend Articles

MDPI is pleased to announce the release of a new functionality giving the possibility for researchers and scholars to endorse, and formally recommend articles to their colleagues.

MDPI was an early signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (https://sfdora.org/read/) which calls for improvement in how quality and impact of scholarly research outputs are evaluated, especially in moving beyond journal-based citation metrics (journal Impact Factor, Scopus Citescore, etc.).

MDPI supports the establishment of article-level impact metrics, including citations, views, downloads, and Altmetric scores. These measures serve as an impact indicator for research articles on a case–by-case basis, assessing paper on its own merit. However, these metrics are also subjective and can give a biased picture of the article impact: they do not directly reflect the quality or the intrinsic scientific value of the article.

In our view, community engagement with publications based on community-driven metrics can help to overcome this limitation. We have therefore launched an option for scholars to endorse articles, indicating their own assessment of its content and making a recommendation to their community. This follows our implementation of the open source Hypothesis commenting tool, which has been available for all articles published by MDPI for over a year (https://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/1397). Both endorsement and commenting are available for all previously published and forthcoming MDPI articles.

In addition to potentially serving as a sustainable solution to article assessment, endorsements will help scientific communities to identify the most relevant articles, independently of the journal in which it was published.

The code for the endorsing functionality, which relies on DOIs and ORCIDs, will be made available on GitHub with an open source license.

Dr. Shu-Kun Lin, President and Founder
Dr. Franck Vazquez, Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Martyn Rittman, Publishing Director

11 September 2019

Create an Entry in Encyclopedia to Get a 100 CHF Voucher in Publishing in MDPI Journals

Encyclopedia is pleased to announce that certain well-prepared entries are eligible for a 100 CHF voucher, which can be used for paper publication in any journals in MDPI. We believe that your contribution would be a great help in keeping up with scientific developments. Do not miss the chance to publish with us. Please clink here to find the detailed guideline.

Encyclopedia is a free online reference created and curated by active scholars. It aims to highlight the latest research results as well as provide a comprehensive record of scientific development. If you have any suggestions or questions, please feel free to contact us via [email protected].

6 August 2019
Preprints Reaches 10,000 Posted Articles Milestone

We are pleased to announce that Preprints has passed the milestone of 10,000 posted preprints. We are delighted to have reached this after just over three years of operation. Our congratulations and thanks go to our authors and advisory board who have supported growth of the platform and been crucial to its operation.

You can find further details at https://www.preprints.org/announcement/show/37.

2 August 2019
DeepGreen Partnering with Publishers and Universities in Distributing Open Access Content to Institutional Repositories

Last week, the DeepGreen initiative in Germany started into an advanced test phase with the publishing partners S. Karger AG, SAGE Publishing, MDPI, Frontiers and De Gruyter, as well as 27 universities from all over Germany, from Hamburg University of Applied Sciences to University of Konstanz.

DeepGreen aims at lowering the barriers for open access publishing by automatically delivering metadata and full text publications from participating publishers to authorized repositories at German universities.

In preparation for a later live operation, the advanced test phase serves to gain experience with extensive data deliveries from publishers and also handling different repository software (including OPUS4, DSpace, EPrints, MyCoRe). DeepGreen thereby acts as a sophisticated platform, receiving articles published by authors affiliated with German universities and depositing these articles to respective university repositories, based on the affiliation metadata. For more information about DeepGreen: https://deepgreen.kobv.de

Karger AG has been a close cooperation partner of the DeepGreen consortium since 2016. S. Karger has more than 80 subscription-based and around 20 open access journals covering a wide spectrum in health science. DeepGreen will assign S. Karger articles to authorized institutions on the legal basis of German alliance and national licenses.

SAGE Publishing  was founded by Sara Miller McCune in 1965 to support the dissemination of usable knowledge and educate a global community. SAGE publishes more than 1,000 journals and over 600 new books each year, spanning a wide range of subject areas. Our growing selection of library products includes archives, data, case studies and video. SAGE remains majority owned by our founder and after her lifetime will become owned by a charitable trust that secures the company’s continued independence. Principal offices are located in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore, Washington DC and Melbourne. SAGE Publishing has been a close cooperation partner of DeepGreen since 2016.

MDPI  is a scientific open access publisher and has been a partner of DeepGreen since 2017. MDPI comprises 205 peer-reviewed journals of various disciplines. All articles are published under a CC-BY license and are freely available without embargo period.

Frontiers  is a scientific open access publisher with 61 journals of over 600 academic disciplines. All articles are peer-reviewed and published freely available under CC-BY license.

De Gruyter  is an academic publisher with more than 700 subscription-based and open access journals of 29 disciplines. Articles provided by De Gruyter will be assigned to institutions with German alliance and national licenses.

There is promising communication with other publishers.

DeepGreen is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the consortium comprises six institutions: the Cooperative Library Network Berlin-Brandenburg, Bavarian State Library, Bavarian Library Network, University Library of the Technische Universität Berlin, University Library of Erlangen-Nuremberg and the Helmholtz Open Science Coordination Office at the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences.

If you would like to know in more detail which institutions take part in the advanced test phase of DeepGreen, you can find more information here.

17 July 2019
First Basel Sustainable Publishing Forum

The University of Basel and the MDPI Sustainability Foundation are organizing the First Basel Sustainable Publishing Forum on 9th September 2019.

The aim of this event is to provide background and perspectives on Plan S to Learned Societies, which have to make well-informed decisions to transition their journals to Open Access (OA).

The BSPF will bring together several representatives of Learned societies, Plan S architects as well as representatives from various publishers and publishing platforms. After getting the big picture from cOAlition S, panel discussions will allow to better understand the diverse challenges that Learned societies are facing to transition their journals to OA as well as to identify sustainable, implementable and scalable solutions for successful Open Access transition.

For program details and registration, please follow the link below:
https://sciforum.net/conference/SustainableSolutionsToOpenAccess

28 June 2019
Meet Us at ECM32 in Vienna, Austria, 18–23 August 2019


We will be attending the 32nd European Crystallographic Meeting (ECM32), to be held in the High-Renaissance main building of the University of Vienna, in Vienna, Austria, 18–23 August 2019. ECM32 is organized by the European Crystallographic Association (ECA) as a collaboration between the University of Vienna and the Technical University at Vienna. ECM32 is setting up an attractive program covering the latest advances in crystallography and related sciences to attract young and senior scientists, as well as companies and the general public. Representatives from the following open-access journals will be attending:

Crystals

Minerals

Symmetry

Nanomaterials

Materials

Magnetochemistry

If you are also attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (booth #D12). Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit https://www.ecm2019.org/home/.

20 June 2019
Nanomaterials Receiving 2018 Updated Impact Factor of 4.034

We are pleased to inform that Nanomaterials received an updated Journal Impact Factor of 4.034 in the recent release of the Journal Citation Reports®. The journal's 5-Year Impact Factor is 4.358. Nanomaterials now ranks 71/293 (Q1) in the category 'Materials Science, Multidisciplinary' and 39/94 (Q2) in 'Nanoscience & Nanotechnology.'


Evolution of Impact Factor, Citations and Publications for Nanomaterials:


Source: data according to Journal Citation Reports®, 2018 release, a Clarivate Analytics product.

19 June 2019
Meet Us at EUROMAT 2019 in Stockholm, Sweden, 15 September


MDPI will be attending the European Congress and Exhibition on Advanced Materials and Processes (EUROMAT 2019) in Stockholm, Sweden on 1–5 September 2019.

EUROMAT is the premier international congress in the field of materials science and technology in Europe. The visions of EUROMAT2019 are to:

  • Facilitate a programme where academia, research institutes and industry can meet and exchange ideas and provide information on the latest scientific development in
  • Promote involvement of top universities and researchers in materials science including special contribution from large scale facilities like MAXIV in Lund
  • Demonstrate efficient knowledge transfer between research and its application through the active involvement of research institutes in Sweden like RISE and Swerea

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

Materials
Metals
Catalysts
Nanomaterials
Processes
Polymers
Molecules
JFB
Sustainability
Coatings
Inorganics

If you are also attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (#BrB1) in Norra Latin - The Marble Vault. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit: https://euromat2019.fems.eu/.

18 June 2019
Meet Us at the MNE 2019 in Rhodes Island, Greece, 23–26 September 2019


MDPI will be attending the 45th International Conference on Micro & Nano Engineering (MNE 2019), to be held in Rhodes Island, Greece, 23 - 26 September 2019.

MNE is the core international conference focusing on: micro/ nanofabrication and manufacturing techniques, and application of the fabricated micro/nanostructures, devices and microsystems into electronics, photonics, energy, environment, chemistry and life sciences.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

Nanomaterials

Micromachines

Safety

Coatings

Biosensors

Applied Sciences

Chemosensors

Electronics

Energies

Materials

Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing

If you are also attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (Booth #3). Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit: http://www.cleoeurope.org/.

31 May 2019
First-Timers: MDPI Journals Receiving a First CiteScore™ in Scopus

In addition to MDPI journals who received updated CiteScores for 2018, the titles listed below were added in Scopus recently and therefore received a first CiteScore in May 2019, based on last year's citation activity in the database.

For almost all of the newly added MDPI titles, their CiteScore ranks in the upper 50% of the distribution (Q1 or Q2) in at least one of the research areas. The following titles rank in the top 25% cited journals based on CiteScore: Actuators; Biomedicines; Coatings; Cosmetics; Fermentation; Journal of Fungi; Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity; Nanomaterials; and Publications.

To access the full data for MDPI journals, please see here. More data can also be found in SJR Scimago Journal & Country Rank.

New CiteScore for MDPI Journals

Journal Rank (Quartile)
Category Link CiteScore 2018 SNIP 2018
Actuators 9/92 (Q1)
60/232 (Q2)
• Control and Optimization
• Control and Systems Engineering
Link 2.80 1.542
Atmosphere 26/71 (Q2) • Environmental Science (miscellaneous) Link 2.27 0.855
Atoms 36/69 (Q3)
105/173 (Q3)

239/397 (Q3)
• Nuclear and High Energy Physics
• Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
• Condensed Matter Physics
Link 1.20 0.707
Axioms 25/91 (Q2)
26/78 (Q2)
11/27 (Q2)
55/135 (Q2)
35/58 (Q3)
• Algebra and Number Theory
• Geometry and Topology
• Logic
• Analysis
• Mathematical Physics
Link 0.99 0.670
Bioengineering 42/139 (Q2) • Bioengineering Link 3.14 -
Biomedicines 40/189 (Q1)

47/206 (Q1)
• General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Medicine (miscellaneous)
Link 3.33 0.908
Chemosensors 34/110 (Q2)
50/160 (Q2)
• Analytical Chemistry
• Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Link 2.77 0.770
Climate 53/109 (Q2) • Atmospheric Science Link 1.95 0.864
Coatings 27/116 (Q1)
63/271 (Q1)
15/53 (Q2)
• Surfaces, Coatings and Films
• Materials Chemistry
• Surfaces and Interfaces
Link 2.42 1.186
Computation 74/204 (Q2)
171/460 (Q2)
58/118 (Q2)
127/259 (Q3)
• General Computer Science
• Applied Mathematics
• Theoretical Computer Science
• Modeling and Simulation
Link 1.40 0.552
Computers 128/274 (Q2)

52/89 (Q3)
• Computer Networks and Communications
• Human-Computer Interaction
Link 1.59 -
Cosmetics 92/390 (Q1)
38/128 (Q2)
67/164 (Q2)
11/23 (Q2)

23/30 (Q4)
• Surgery
• Dermatology
• Pharmaceutical Science
• Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)
• Aging
Link 1.81 1.689
Econometrics 339/595 (Q3) • Economics and Econometrics Link 0.82 -
Fermentation 91/404 (Q1)
76/273 (Q2)
10/24 (Q2)
• Plant Science
• Food Science
• Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous)
Link 2.24 -
Fibers 86/288 (Q2)
34/103 (Q2)
118/352 (Q2)
49/83 (Q3)
• Civil and Structural Engineering
• Ceramics and Composites
• Mechanics of Materials
• Biomaterials
Link 2.01 0.889
Galaxies 46/76 (Q3) • Astronomy and Astrophysics Link 1.08 0.308
High-Throughput 181/257 (Q3)
153/205 (Q4)
108/139 (Q4)
340/407 (Q4)
• Biotechnology
• Biomedical Engineering
• Bioengineering
• Biochemistry
Link 0.88 0.295
Inorganics 35/69 (Q3) • Inorganic Chemistry Link 1.90 0.474
International Journal of Neonatal Screening 138/277 (Q3)

3/5 (Q3)

95/166 (Q3)
• Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
• Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous)
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
Link 1.07 0.240
Journal of Developmental Biology 39/76 (Q3)
224/375 (Q3)
164/265 (Q3)
• Developmental Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Cell Biology
Link 2.36 0.813
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 11/83 (Q1)
26/205 (Q1)
• Biomaterials
• Biomedical Engineering
Link 5.10 2.234
Journal of Fungi 90/591 (Q1)

62/404 (Q1)
• Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
• Plant Science
Link 2.84 0.982
Journal of Imaging 291/661 (Q2)

136/272 (Q3)

36/70 (Q3)

40/75 (Q3)
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
• Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
• Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Link 1.47 -
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 30/92 (Q2)
105/288 (Q2)
77/203 (Q2)
• Ocean Engineering
• Civil and Structural Engineering
• Water Science and Technology
Link 1.76 0.955
Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity 4/202 (Q1)
27/1111 (Q1)
9/214 (Q1)
• General Economics, Econometrics and Finance
• Sociology and Political Science
• Development
Link 4.26 2.138
Journal of Sensor and Actuator Networks 13/92 (Q1)
27/123 (Q1)
70/274 (Q2)
• Control and Optimization
• Instrumentation
• Computer Networks and Communications
Link 2.58 1.036
Lubricants 182/579 (Q2)
42/116 (Q2)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Link 1.87 1.321
Machines 104/323 (Q2)

33/92 (Q2)
214/579 (Q2)
21/53 (Q2)
262/661 (Q2)

109/232 (Q2)
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Control and Optimization
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Science (miscellaneous)
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Control and Systems Engineering
Link 1.63 0.769
Mathematics 86/339 (Q2) • General Mathematics Link 1.04 0.739
Nanomaterials 29/272 (Q1)
66/439 (Q1)
• General Chemical Engineering
• General Materials Science
Link 4.21 1.112
Processes 9/23 (Q2)

25/59 (Q2)
68/139 (Q2)
• Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)
• Process Chemistry and Technology
• Bioengineering
Link 2.05 1.049
Proteomes 54/115 (Q2)
23/46 (Q2)
213/407 (Q3)
229/375 (Q3)
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Structural Biology
• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
Link 2.32 0.445
Publications 11/66 (Q1)
51/312 (Q1)
83/351 (Q1)

233/569 (Q2)
• Media Technology
• Communication
• Business and International Management
• Computer Science Applications
Link 1.96 1.068
Robotics 234/579 (Q2)
38/92 (Q2)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Control and Optimization
Link 1.53 0.722
Toxics 32/117 (Q2)
3/8 (Q2)
40/114 (Q2)
• Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
• Chemical Health and Safety
• Toxicology
Link 2.84 0.896

8 May 2019
Meet us at the 46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC 46) in Chicago, Illinois, USA


MDPI will attend PVSC 46 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, from 16−21 June 2019.

As the signature event in the burgeoning solar power technology and market sector, the PVSCs have a rich tradition of bringing together students, innovators, researchers and PV leaders in a vibrant and highly integrative forum to share information, gain knowledge, strengthen collaborations and move forward photovoltaic science and technology from basic and applied research into large scale manufacturing and deployments.

Our representatives will be exhibiting our open access journals Energies, Coatings, Sustainability, Catalysts, Nanomaterials, Materials, Electronics, and Applied System Innovation (ASI).

If you will also be in attendance, please stop by our booth (# 110). Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have regarding open access publishing or our journals. For more information about this conference, please visit https://www.ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC46/index.php.

11 April 2019
Meet Us at the 46th Controlled Release Society Annual Meeting & Exposition

We will be attending the 46th Controlled Release Society Annual Meeting & Exposition. It is one of the biggest events in pharmaceutical field. Representatives of the following open access journals will attend:

Pharmaceutics
JCM
Biomolecules
Materials
IJMS
Molecules
Nanomaterials
Pharmaceuticals
Scientia Pharmaceutica
Vaccines
JPM
Genes
JFB
IJERPH
Biomedicines
Healthcare

If you are also attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (Booth #303). Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit: https://2019.controlledreleasesociety.org/

2 April 2019
Meet Us at NAM26, the 2019 North American Catalysis Society Meeting in Chicago, USA, 23–28 June 2019

MDPI will be attending the 26th meeting of the North American Catalysis Society (NAM 26), to be held in Chicago, USA, 23-28 June 2019.

The 26th meeting of the North American Catalysis Society, NAM26, is the premier scientific event in the field of catalysis research and development in 2019. It will feature technological challenges, breakthrough discoveries, and state-of-the art academic and industrial research.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are also attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (Booth #108). Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit: https://isen.northwestern.edu/nam262019-north-american-catalysis-society-meeting

20 March 2019
Fostering Open Access Publishing Worldwide: New IOAP Participants in February and March 2019

We are pleased to welcome more universities from Poland, Italy, Germany, Brazil and other parts of the world to MDPI's Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP). A warm welcome to the institutions listed below, who have joined the Program in February and March this year.


James Madison University (JMU), Harrisonburg USA
Loughborough University UK
Lublin University of Technology Poland
Marquette University, Milwaukee USA
Massey University, Palmerston North New Zealand
Medical College of Wisconsin USA
Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń Poland
Poznań University of Life Sciences Poland
Robert Koch-Institut, Berlin Germany
Rothamsted Research, Harpenden UK
Santa Clara University (SCU)  USA
Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau Germany
University of Aveiro Portugal
University of Brasília Brazil
University of Duisburg-Essen Germany
University of Greifswald Germany
University of Molise Italy
University of Naples Parthenope Italy
University of São Paulo (USP) - São Carlos Institute of Physics Brazil
University of Szczecin Poland
University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn Poland
University West, Trollhättan Sweden
UTP University of Science and Technology, Bydgoszcz Poland
VTT - Technical Research Centre of Finland Finland


Authors affiliated with these institutions can now enjoy a discount on the APC for papers accepted for publication in any MDPI journal. If you would like to learn more about our program, please visit: https://www.mdpi.com/about/ioap or email us at [email protected].

5 March 2019
MDPI Joins Jisc’s Publications Router Service

We are delighted to announce our participation in Jisc’s Publication Router project, as of March 2019.

Publications Router is a Jisc service that automatically sends notifications about research articles to institutions' systems such as their repositories or CRISs, since May 2015. Through this agreement, MDPI will provide Jisc with daily feeds and information regarding published articles, which will be gathered by their system and delivered to institutions also registered to this service. Nearly all of our articles are published within 15 days of acceptance, so institutions will receive them quite promptly.

The feed will include the full text of the published version of record, with no embargo, so the articles can be exposed immediately for public view. They are accompanied by rich metadata, including confirmation of the immediate CC BY licence, minimising the need for any manual intervention or checking.

For more information about Publications Router, you may contact Jisc’s central helpdesk at [email protected]. For any queries about MDPI’s institutional agreements and collaborations, you may get in touch with MDPI’s Institutional Engagement team at [email protected], which would be very happy to hear from further UK institutions.

1 February 2019
2018 MDPI Top Reviewer AwardWinners Announced


Rigorous peer-review is the cornerstone of high quality academic publishing. Over 97,000 scholars served as reviewers for MDPI journals in 2018. We are extremely appreciative of all those who made a contribution to the editorial process in this capacity. At the beginning of every year, journal editorial offices publish a list all reviewers’ names to express our gratitude. In addition, this year the “MDPI Top Reviewer Awards” are announced, to recognize the very best reviewers for their expertise, dedication, high quality, and timely review reports. We are pleased to announce the following winners of the 2018 MDPI Top Reviewer Awards:

  • Ali Behnood
  • Andrea Pezzuolo
  • Angela Gorgoglione
  • Anna D'Auria
  • Antonio D'Andrea
  • Azhar Abbas
  • Bogdan Zagajewski
  • Chunhui Chen
  • Dominika Głąbska
  • Dominika Guzek
  • Dragan Pamucar
  • Francisco J. G. Silva
  • Frank Li
  • Gianluca Serafini
  • Gyorgy Szekely
  • Haozhi Pan
  • Helvi Heinonen-Tanski
  • José Manuel Gómez-Soberón
  • Kathy Lewis
  • Klara Kosova
  • Luis N. López De Lacalle
  • M. Z. Naser
  • Malwina Tytła
  • Masoume Amirkhani
  • Matteo Ghidelli
  • Moretti Laura
  • Petra Schneider
  • Roberto Cerchione
  • Spyros Papaefthymiou
  • Ştefan Cristian Gherghina

24 January 2019
JAMS Journals: A Low-Cost Publishing Platform


Since 2010, MDPI has run its own online submission system. More recently, we have made the software, with accompanying publishing services, available to other publishers as JAMS (Journal and Article Management System). We are now delighted to announce the launch of JAMS Journals, a standardized platform for operating open access journals at low cost.

JAMS Journals provides a comprehensive service, including a shared submission website, journal websites hosted at a URL provided by the publisher, and a full production service. There is a small setup fee and the cost for each published paper is just a few hundred Swiss francs.

The platform demonstrates that running an open access journal can be straightforward and affordable. The JAMS Journals platform is suitable for

  • small publishers or groups of scholars looking to launch their own journal;
  • existing publishers or societies seeking to explore open access options;
  • publishers looking to convert an existing subscription journal to open access.

JAMS journals launches with two journals from Canadian-based publisher Etcetera Publications:

Dr AJ Al-Rajab (President of Etcetera Publications) comments:

“In the past few months, we were working on our project to launch new open access scientific journals in the field of agricultural and environmental sciences. We decided to go with JAMS for this venture because of the high quality of their services, reasonable prices, professionalism and easy communication. Our portfolio is expected to grow rapidly during 2019 to include more titles covering different areas in agriculture and environment. MDPI earned already our complete satisfaction and we are looking for a long term cooperation.”

Alongside the new platform, we continue to provide flexible, tailored journal management solutions for existing publishers. For any questions or to request a quotation, contact Dr. Constanze Schelhorn ([email protected]).

24 January 2019
Popularity of Preprints Continues to Grow

2018 was a great year for preprints, with increasing numbers of authors looking to make their papers available online before peer review. Along with other preprint servers, our platform Preprints.org  saw an increase in the uptake from authors, and more than double the number of announced papers compared to 2017. In fact, we recently passed two important milestones: 8000 preprints online and 30,000 authors. 

We believe that the whole research community has the opportunity to benefit from work being available online as early as possible. We thank and congratulate our authors for supporting us to make this goal a reality.

In 2019, we will be looking carefully at how to provide better value for authors, maintain efficiency while growing in size, and make sure we remain well-connected with the research community. 

If you want to participate, you can consider screening preprints or joining our advisory board. And, of course, posting your own work.

9 January 2019
Open Access Agreement between the Austrian Academic Library Consortium (KEMÖ), the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), and MDPI

We are delighted to announce the establishment of our national Open Access agreement with the Austrian Academic Library Consortium (KEMÖ) and the Austrian Science Fund (FWF). Through this national agreement, the Austrian institutions listed below as well as FWF will cover the Article Processing Charges (APC) of manuscripts published by eligible corresponding or funded authors in MDPI journals as long as central funds are available.

All participating institutions have gained access to the MDPI online submission system where they can find full article metadata and pricing information as well as Funder and Grant ID details for easy identification and additional transparency. At the same time eligible authors are benefited from an APC discount which comes at no cost for the institutions.

Eligible corresponding authors affiliated with the participating institutions are prompted to choose the corresponding Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) when they submit an article via our online submission system. The program will be selected automatically if authors submit their papers using their institutional email address. To claim their discount, FWF funded authors should choose the particular funder and add their Grant ID upon online submission of their manuscript. The institutions will then crosscheck the information and confirm the APC funding.

Eligible authors that have their APC covered by their institution or funder are advised to include the following sentence in their acknowledgments: "Open Access Funding by the [name of the institution/funder]".

The full text of the agreement is openly available online at: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.2536007

For any questions about the agreement, please contact the KEMÖ Consortium at [email protected], FWF at [email protected], or the MDPI IOAP team at [email protected].

The Austrian institutions participating in this agreement are:

  • Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
  • University for Continuing Education Krems
  • University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna
  • University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
  • University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien
  • Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences
  • International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
  • Institute of Science and Technology Austria
  • MCI Management Center Innsbruck
  • University of Graz
  • University of Linz
  • University of Salzburg
  • Graz University of Technology
  • TU Wien
  • University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna
  • University of Vienna

This is our first collective agreement with a national library consortium, while the individual institutions around the world participating in our IOAP are now more than 500 - see details here: https://www.mdpi.com/about/ioap. We would be mostly interested in discussing about possible collaborations with other consortia, funders, and institutions in our mutual efforts to accelerate Open Access.

2 January 2019
Encyclopedia—the Scholarly Community Encyclopedia

We are pleased to announce the new platform Encyclopedia, which is an online reference created and curated by active scholars. It aims to highlight the latest research results as well as providing benchmark information for researchers and the general public interested in accurate and advanced knowledge on specific topics.

We encourage authors of review articles to quote and adapt the content of their published papers to create Encyclopedia entries. You can create completely new entries on topics in which you have knowledge and expertise. There is no limit on the topics or research fields. All of science and the humanities are included. Each entry will be published directly after submission.

We also have prepared a DOI application function in Encyclopedia. Once a DOI application is approved, the entry website will announce the DOI number and a pdf version with DOI information will be automatically created.

We look forward to your contributions and hope you will make use of this service. Find more about the service at: https://encyclopedia.pub/

15 November 2018
Meet Us at the TMS 2019 Annual Meeting and Exhibition at San Antonio, TX, USA, 10–14 March 2019


Our colleagues and editors will be attending the TMS 2019 Annual Meeting and Exhibition, to be held in San Antonio, TX, USA, 10–14 March 2019. The following MDPI journals will be represented:

Metals

Materials

Coatings

Applied Sciences

Nanomaterials

Micromachines

Journal of Composites Science

Energies

QuBS

If you are also attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (#137). Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you may have.

The TMS meeting will bring together more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, and other professionals in the materials field for a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary exchange of technical knowledge leading to solutions in the workplace and in society. For more information about the conference, please visit https://www.tms.org/tms2019.

30 October 2018
Institutional Open Access Agreement between Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and MDPI


We are delighted to announce that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) is now a participant of our Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP). Authors funded by the BMGF can enjoy discounts on the APC, while the funder covers the costs of eligible articles centrally. BMGF also has access to the MDPI online submission system where they can find full article metadata and pricing information as well as Grant ID details for easy identification and additional transparency.

We hope that funded authors find the programme beneficial and we are happy to offer our IOAP to other funders that need a streamlined workflow of compliance checking and APC coverage. 

To claim their discount, BMGF funded authors should choose the particular funder and add their Grant ID upon online submission of their manuscript.

For any questions about the BMGF agreement, please contact the funder at [email protected] or the MDPI IOAP team at [email protected].

2 October 2018
MDPI Welcomes Plan S

Recently, it was announced that a group of European funders supported 10 principles that will help to expand open access, known as Plan S. MDPI warmly welcomes this move as a step towards achieving more open and accessible communication of research across all disciplines. Some aspects remain to be clarified, however the details given so far match the aims and values that MDPI has held over the past two decades.

We believe that open access publishers should be active participants in discussions around Plan S, particularly regarding potential new business models and practical aspects of implementation. MDPI supports APCs as a transparent unit of payment for article publishing, however we are committed to exploring other measures and recently signed the Jussieu Call. Sustainability is a key value for MDPI, and future funding models should have at their heart the sustainability of knowledge and research dissemination. Plan S provides an opportunity for funders and publishers to directly discuss funding of open access journals in ways that are beneficial to all parties involved.

7 September 2018
Meet Us at ASME's International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition in Pittsburgh, USA (9–15 November 2018)

MDPI will be represented at IMECE 2018 in Pittsburgh, USA, from 9–15 November 2018.

ASME's International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE) is the largest interdisciplinary mechanical engineering conference in the world. IMECE plays a significant role in stimulating innovation from basic discovery to translational application. It fosters new collaborations that engage stakeholders and partners not only from academia, but also from national laboratories, industry, research settings, and funding bodies.

The following MDPI open access journals will be represented:

If you are planning to attend this conference, please stop by our booth #202. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person, and will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding open access publishing or our journals. For more information about the conference, please visit: https://www.asme.org/events/imece

5 September 2018
Meet Us at MRS Fall Meeting in Boston, USA, 25–30 November 2018


MDPI will be attending 2018 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit, to be held in Boston, USA, 25–30 November 2018.

This conference is the key forum to present research to an interdisciplinary and international audience. It provides a window on the future of materials science and offers an opportunity for researchers—from students and postdoctoral fellows, to Nobel and Kavli Prize Laureates—to exchange technical information and network with colleagues.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are also attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (Booth #123). Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit: https://www.mrs.org/fall2018

30 August 2018
MDPI establishes Open Access agreement with Qatar National Library

We are happy to announce the establishment of an Open Access (OA) agreement with Qatar National Library (QNL). QNL is committed to supporting and helping Qatar authors publish OA at no cost. Through this national agreement, QNL will cover the Article Processing Charges (APC) of manuscripts published by Qatar-based corresponding authors in MDPI journals.

Eligible corresponding authors affiliated with Qatar research centers and universities are prompted to choose QNL as part of our Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) when they submit an article via our online submission system. The program will be selected automatically if authors submit their papers using their institutional email and/or a computer registered with the institution’s IP range. QNL will then crosscheck the information and confirm the APC funding.

Qatar authors that have their APC covered by QNL are advised to include the following sentence in their acknowledgments: "The publication of this article was funded by Qatar National Library".

For more information, please visit Open Access at QNL or email the QNL Open Access team at [email protected].

26 June 2018
2017 Impact Factor Released for Nanomaterials:  3.504

We are pleased to inform that Nanomaterials received an updated Journal Impact Factor of 3.504 in the June 2018 release of the Journal Citation Reports®. The journal's 5-Year Impact Factor is 3.811. Nanomaterials now ranks 71/285 (Q1) in the category 'Materials Science, Multidisciplinary' and 39/92 (Q2) in 'Nanoscience & Nanotechnology.'

Evolution of Impact Factor, Citations and Publications for Nanomaterials:


Source: data according to Journal Citation Reports®, 2018 release, a Clarivate Analytics product; and Scopus journal metrics.

31 May 2018
2017 CiteScore™ Metrics Released

The 2017 CiteScore™ data is available now, based on citation data in the Scopus® database. The current CiteScore reflects citation activity in 2017 for articles published in 2014‒2016. Please note that the list below includes journals assigned a CiteScore in this year’s release. For a full list of journals indexed in Scopus, please see our journal list.

Thirteen of our journals received a CiteScore which is in the top 10% of the distribution in at least one of the categories (marked with * in the table below), while a further 32 journals exhibit scores that are in the first quartile of the respective categories.

To access the full data for MDPI journals, please see here. More data can also be found in SJR Scimago Journal & Country Rank.

Unlike CiteScores and the widely used Journal Impact Factors, the Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP) metrics are normalized in order to correct for differences in citation practices between scientific fields. Therefore, the SNIP allows direct comparison between journals specialized in different fields.

According to 2017 data, MDPI publishes six journals with an average citation impact, or SNIP, in excess of 1.500. These journals are Biomolecules, Cancers, Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM), Marine Drugs, Remote Sensing and Sensors (see the last column in the table below).

CiteScore Data for MDPI Journals

Journal Rank (Quartile)
Category Link CiteScore 2017
2016

2015
SNIP 2017
Aerospace 43/116 (Q2) • Aerospace Engineering Link 1.23 - -  1.152
Agriculture 69/309 (Q1)

91/398 (Q1)
78/255 (Q2)
• Agronomy and Crop Science
• Plant Science
• Food Science
Link 1.93 - -  1.133
Agronomy 46/309 (Q1) • Agronomy and Crop Science Link 2.38 - -  1.115
Algorithms 22/46 (Q2)
61/125 (Q2)

60/107 (Q3)

64/114 (Q3)
• Numerical Analysis
• Computational Mathematics
• Computational Theory and Mathematics
• Theoretical Computer Science
Link 1.03 1.15 1.07  0.749
Animals 12/154 (Q1) *
48/367 (Q1)
• General Veterinary
• Animal Science and Zoology
Link 2.02 1.46 1.66  1.099
Antibiotics 6/68 (Q1) *


62/263 (Q1)
55/230 (Q1)
31/108 (Q2)
47/134 (Q2)
139/398 (Q2)
• General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
• Infectious Diseases
• Pharmacology (medical)
• Microbiology (medical)
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
Link 2.85 1.65 -  0.975
Antibodies 43/143 (Q2)
61/164 (Q2)
85/189 (Q2)
• Drug Discovery
• Immunology and Allergy
• Immunology
Link 2.85 - -  0.844
Antioxidants 23/119 (Q1)
35/169 (Q2)
100/398 (Q2)
119/367 (Q2)
102/264 (Q2)
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Cell Biology
Link 3.42 - -  1.361
Applied Sciences 48/270 (Q1)
15/66 (Q1)

31/116 (Q2)
18/53 (Q2)

151/434 (Q2)

186/535 (Q2)
• General Engineering
• Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
• Instrumentation
• Process Chemistry and Technology
• General Materials Science
• Computer Science Applications
Link 1.90 - -  0.801
Biology 12/177 (Q1)*

32/186 (Q1)


10/40 (Q1)
• General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
• General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
• General Immunology and Microbiology
Link 3.48 3.02 2.78  0.961
Biomolecules 31/398 (Q1) *
41/367 (Q1)
• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
Link 5.72 1.67 3.08  1.542
Biosensors 20/119 (Q1) • Clinical Biochemistry Link 3.59 2.83 2.37  1.122
Brain Sciences 47/111 (Q2) • General Neuroscience Link 2.56 - -  0.695
Cancers 26/323 (Q1) *
23/191 (Q1)
• Oncology
• Cancer Research
Link 5.82 5.02 4.07  1.567
Catalysts 32/151 (Q1)

21/46 (Q2)
• Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
• Catalysis
Link 3.23 3.44 3.45  0.954
Crystals 76/272 (Q2)

140/434 (Q2)

127/398 (Q2)

26/64 (Q2)
• General Chemical Engineering
• General Materials Science
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Inorganic Chemistry
Link 1.97 1.89 1.47  0.745
Diagnostics 49/119 (Q2) • Clinical Biochemistry Link 2.43 - -  0.788
Diversity 30/124 (Q1)

14/52 (Q2)


83/306 (Q2)
11/29 (Q2)
• Nature and Landscape Conservation
• Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)
• Ecology
• Ecological Modelling
Link 2.15 2.03 1.96  1.300
Electronics 109/644 (Q1)

26/148 (Q1)

42/224 (Q1)

50/259 (Q1)

23/96 (Q1)
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Hardware and
Architecture
• Control and Systems Engineering
• Computer Networks and Communications
• Signal Processing
Link 2.97 - -  1.227
Energies 6/73 (Q1) *
31/192 (Q1)

103/644 (Q1)

4/16 (Q1)
47/140 (Q2)
• Control and Optimization
• Energy Engineering and Power Technology
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Energy (miscellaneous)
• Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Link 3.11 2.50 2.87  1.340
Entropy 35/202 (Q1) • General Physics and Astronomy Link 2.41 1.87 1.99  1.189
Forests 17/129 (Q1) • Forestry Link 2.31 2.06 1.76  0.990
Future Internet 132/259 (Q3) • Computer Networks and Communications Link 1.25 - - -
Games 132/187 (Q3)
78/110 (Q3)

305/418 (Q3)
• Statistics and Probability
• Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty
• Applied Mathematics
Link 0.61 0.87 0.57  1.038
Genes 21/91 (Q1)
74/311 (Q1)
• Genetics (clinical)
• Genetics
Link 3.49 3.62 3.18  0.374
Geosciences 32/182 (Q1)

• General Earth and Planetary Sciences Link 1.97 1.67 1.29  0.856
Information 143/251 (Q3) • Information Systems Link 1.16 0.78 0.94  1.146
Insects 27/135 (Q1) • Insect Science Link 1.85 1.81 1.38  0.719
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) 80/478 (Q1)


34/106 (Q2)
• Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
• Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
Link 2.41 2.38 2.42  0.931
International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) 7/69 (Q1) *
61/535 (Q1)

20/163 (Q1)
9/64 (Q1)
26/151 (Q1)

89/367 (Q2)
17/46 (Q2)
• Spectroscopy
• Computer Science Applications
• Organic Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Catalysis
Link 3.86 3.73 3.37  0.998
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information (IJGI) 79/605 (Q1)

22/82 (Q2)

13/36 (Q2)
• Geography, Planning and Development
• Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)
• Computers in Earth Sciences
Link 2.10 1.62 1.52  1.062
Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM) 10/841 (Q1) * • General Medicine Link 7.07 - -  1.535
Journal of Functional Biomaterials (JFB) 43/199 (Q1)
23/77 (Q2)
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biomaterials
Link 3.47 - -  1.344
Journal of Low Po-
wer Electronics and Applications (JLPEA)
301/644 (Q2) • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Link 1.12 0.98 0.83  0.367
Journal of Personalized Medicine (JPM) 54/189 (Q2) • Medicine (miscellaneous) Link 2.61 - -  0.944
Land 50/124 (Q2)

129/306 (Q2)
36/65 (Q3)
• Nature and Landscape Conservation
• Ecology
• Global and Planetary Change
Link 1.44 - -  0.658
Life 4/94 (Q1) *
70/561 (Q1)

40/186 (Q1)


20/80 (Q2)
• Palaeontology
• Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
• General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Space and Planetary Science
Link 3.16 2.95 1.68  0.935
Marine Drugs 17/146 (Q1) • Drug Discovery Link 4.58 3.83 3.66  1.537
Materials 83/434 (Q1) • General Materials Science Link 3.02 3.26 3.11  1.285
Membranes 5/18 (Q2)

15/53 (Q2)

4/10 (Q2)
• Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)
• Process Chemistry and Technology
• Filtration and Separation
Link 2.69 2.19 2.95  0.880
Metabolites 47/209 (Q1)

103/398 (Q2)
127/367 (Q2)
• Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
Link 3.35 - -  0.925
Metals 155/434 (Q2) • General Materials Science Link 1.87 - -  0.955
Micromachines 105/554 (Q1)
154/644 (Q1)

64/224 (Q2)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Control and Systems Engineering
Link 2.31 1.83 1.78  0.987
Minerals 33/175 (Q1)


45/208 (Q1)
• Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
• Geology
Link 2.21 2.13 1.77  1.149
Molecules 4/25 (Q1)

25/172 (Q1)
18/104 (Q1)
31/163 (Q1)
30/151 (Q1)

31/146 (Q1)
55/160 (Q2)
• Chemistry (miscellaneous)
• Pharmaceutical Science
• Analytical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
• Drug Discovery
• Molecular Medicine
Link 3.27 3.09 2.65  1.146
Nutrients 11/255 (Q1) *
9/112 (Q1) *
• Food Science
• Nutrition and Dietetics
Link 4.35 4.29 4.07  1.403
Pathogens 38/263 (Q1)
20/108 (Q1)
9/40 (Q1)

40/164 (Q1)
110/367 (Q2)
• Infectious Diseases
• Microbiology (medical)
• General Immunology and Microbiology
• Immunology and Allergy
• Molecular Biology
Link 3.52 - -  1.166
Pharmaceuticals 14/172 (Q1) *
33/160 (Q1)
• Pharmaceutical Science
• Molecular Medicine
Link 4.12 4.90 3.64  1.370
Pharmaceutics 21/172 (Q1) • Pharmaceutical Science Link 3.68 3.83 2.68  1.092
Photonics 30/116 (Q1)
80/270 (Q2)

53/160 (Q2)
• Instrumentation
• Radiology Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
• Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Link 1.96 - -  0.817
Plants 73/561 (Q1)

48/389 (Q1)
44/306 (Q1)
• Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
• Plant Science
• Ecology
Link 3.13 - -  0.969
Polymers 17/142 (Q1)
63/359 (Q1)
• Polymers and Plastics
• General Chemistry
Link 3.30 3.74 3.37  1.213
Religions 26/389 (Q1) * • Religious Studies Link 0.56 - -  0.676
Remote Sensing 13/182 (Q1) * • General Earth and Planetary Sciences Link 4.03 3.56 3.76  1.559
Resources 19/142 (Q1)

39/261 (Q1)
• Nature and Landscape Conservation
• Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Link 2.69 - -  1.387
Scientia Pharmaceutica 92/172 (Q3) • Pharmaceutical Science Link 0.86 - -  0.513
Sensors 9/116 (Q1) *
25/160 (Q1)

100/644 (Q1)

19/104 (Q1)
113/398 (Q2)
• Instrumentation
• Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Analytical Chemistry
• Biochemistry
Link 3.23 2.78 2.21  1.550
Social Sciences 81/213 (Q2) • General Social Sciences Link 0.60 - -  0.445
Sustainability 61/605 (Q1) *

55/261 (Q1)

60/140 (Q2)
• Geography, Planning and Development
• Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
• Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Link 2.37 1.96 1.78  1.030
Symmetry 44/327 (Q1)
17/45 (Q2)

16/40 (Q2)

14/25 (Q2)
• General Mathematics
• Computer Science (miscellaneous)
• Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)
• Chemistry (miscellaneous)
Link 1.32 1.12 0.95  0.802
Toxins 18/106 (Q1)

21/111 (Q1)
• Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
• Toxicology
Link 3.32 3.34 3.76  1.136
Vaccines 5/230 (Q1) *
13/263 (Q1) *
18/302 (Q1) *
11/146 (Q1) *
32/189 (Q1)
• Pharmacology (medical)
• Infectious Diseases
• Pharmacology
• Drug Discovery
• Immunology
Link 4.88 1.23 3.76  1.255
Viruses 29/263 (Q1)
16/68 (Q1)
• Virology
• Infectious Diseases
Link 3.88 3.60 3.74  1.130
Water 66/605 (Q1)

37/191 (Q1)

43/199 (Q1)
193/398 (Q2)
• Geography, Planning and Development
• Water Science and Technology
• Aquatic Science
• Biochemistry
Link 2.29 2.05 1.96  1.007

30 April 2018
Winners of the First MDPI Writing Prize

We are pleased to announce the results of the first MDPI Writing Prize. We received a large number of entries from across the globe on the theme of “The Global Benefits of Open Research”. It was a pleasure to read so many original, well-researched and well-presented ideas, and the final choice was not an easy one. We are pleased to announce that the winners are as follows:

1st prize (500 CHF, Swiss knife and certificate)

Edmond Sanganyado, Shantou University, China

2nd prizes (250 CHF, Swiss knife and certificate)

Kamala T. Rajahgopal, Asia e University, Malaysia
Yin Zhixuan, Qingdao University of Technology, China

3rd prizes (100 CHF, Swiss knife and certificate)

Alexandra Ticea, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania
Ankur Sarker, University of Virginia, USA
Daniel Attoye, United Arab Emirates University, UAE

Congratulations to all of them! The winning entries can be downloaded by clicking on the names above. A compilation of all entries will soon be available as an open access book.

The writing prize is sponsored by the MDPI English editing service.

23 March 2018
Check for Updates: A New Function in the Article PDF Version

At MDPI, we always want to keep you up to date. Even for already published articles, some corrections or minor changes may occur. To prevent you from missing any updates, from now on you will be able to access the latest version of any manuscript by clicking on the “check for updates” logo that you can find in the PDF file, even if you have saved the file on your computer.

13 March 2018
MDPI Becoming a Member of UKSG

We are proud to announce that MDPI is now a member of UKSG, the UK´s largest scholarly communications community. Through UKSG, different stakeholders share their knowledge and experience in order to improve the knowledge and information environment for researchers. UKSG´s members include universities, publishers, content providers, intermediaries, and other similar organisations. Members participate in discussions and events on issues around scholarly communications.

The UKSG Annual Conference and Exhibition is a flagship initiative from the UKSG and one of the most stimulating events in the scholarly communications calendar. It is held annually and attracts a large number of delegates. More information is available at https://www.uksg.org/events/annualconference

MDPI is delighted to be a part of this active community and we look forward to making our own contribution. We will continue to support organisations and initiatives that boost collaboration and vision within scholarly communication.

More information about UKSG can be found at https://www.uksg.org/. The full membership list is available at: https://www.uksg.org/members.

12 March 2018
Meet Us at the 2018 E-MRS Spring Meeting and Exhibit in Strasbourg, France, 18–22 June 2018

MDPI will be attending the 2018 E-MRS Spring Meeting and Exhibit. The conference is a plenary session to provide an international forum for discussing recent advances in the field of materials science. It will consist of 29 parallel symposia with invited speakers, oral and poster presentations. Representatives of the following open access journals will attend:

Applied Sciences
Biomimetics
Clean Technologies
Coatings
Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing 
(JMMP)
Materials
Metals
Nanomaterials
Polymers
Processes
Quantum Beam Science
(QuBS)

If you are also attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (Booth #59). Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit: https://www.european-mrs.com/meetings/2018-spring-meeting

8 March 2018
Meet Us at NANOTECH 2018 in Anaheim, CA, USA, 13–16 May 2018


We will be attending the 20th annual Nanotech 2018 Conference & Expo (NANOTECH 2018), co-located with the TechConnect World Innovation Conference, Defense TechConnect Summit and Spring SBIR/STTR Conference. The event will attract more than 350 featured exhibitors and an expected crowd of more than 4000 attendees, including business executives, venture capitalists, politicians, s cientists and researchers from over 70 countries. Nanotech contains 38 symposiums and brings together specialists from a wide range of scientific fields, technology and business.

Representatives of the following open access journals will attend:

Sensors
Materials
Nanomaterials
Journal of Functional Biomaterials (JFB)
Journal of Imaging
Sustainability
Fluids
Photonics
Electronics
Catalysts
Applied Sciences
Inventions
Diagnostics
Cancers
Journal of Low Power Electronics and Applications (JLPEA)
Designs
Pharmaceuticals
C
Inorganics
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH)
Machines
Pharmaceutics
Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing (JMMP)
Actuators
Robotics
Energies
Biosensors
Chemosensors
Membranes
Coatings
Micromachines

If you will also attend this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (Booth # 317). Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit:

https://www.techconnectworld.com/Nanotech2018/

Conference Location:
Anaheim Convention Center,
800 W Katella Avenue
Anaheim CA 92802
USA

13 February 2018
Announcing the 1st International Online Conference on Nanomaterials


After decades of intense research, nanomaterials are now an integral part of many applications and enjoy the attention of a large research community. Intrinsically multi-disciplinary, research activities are spanning from engineering, over physics and chemistry to biology and medicine. Likewise, current applications may differ, from contrast agents for medical imaging to touch screens for mobile phones.

The scope of this online conference covers the whole breadth of nanomaterials research and provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of new results.

The conference will be free of charge for presenters and visitors. There will be an opportunity to publish peer-reviewed and accepted papers in a Special Issue in Nanomaterials (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials). MDPI offers a 20% discount on the publication fees for this Special Issue.

Important dates:

15 May 2018: Abstract Deadline
25 May 2018: Abstract Acceptance Notification Deadline
1-15 July 2018: Conference Date
15 August 2018: Special Issue Paper Submission Deadline

We hope that this conference will be an inspiring and exciting event.

Clemens Burda and Thomas Nann
Conference Chairs

Website: https://sciforum.net/conference/IOCN%202018-1

E-Mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

1 February 2018
MDPI Signed the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)

The DORA initiative addresses the need for advanced approaches in the evaluation and measurement of the quality of scientific research outputs. It is a worldwide initiative covering all scholarly disciplines. MDPI proudly joins a list of more than 400 organizations around the world which support DORA’s recommendations for improving the way the quality of research results is evaluated.

More info can be found at http://www.ascb.org/dora/

25 January 2018
Meet Us at the ACS National Meeting & Exposition in New Orleans, USA, 18–22 March 2018


We will be attending the 255th ACS National Meeting & Exposition. It is an interdisciplinary forum open to anyone with an interest in Chemistry and the related disciplines. Representatives of the following open access journals will attend:

Agronomy
Applied Sciences

Beverages
Biomimetics

Biosensors
C

Catalysts
ChemEngineering
Chemosensors
Coatings
Energies
Environments
Fibers
Foods
Gels
Inorganics

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (JMSE)
Lubricants
Materials
Mathematics
Metals
Molecules
Nanomaterials
Polymers
Processes
Resources

Safety
Sensors
Separations
Sustainability
Symmetry

Toxins
Water

If you are also attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (Booth #640). Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/meetings/national-meeting.html?sc=home_meetings_170818_mtg_NO18_od

4 January 2018
Meet Us at the 2018 MRS Spring Meeting in Phoenix, AZ, USA

We will be attending the 2018 MRS Spring Meeting, which will be held in Phoenix, AZ, USA, 2 to 6 April 2018, representing the following open access journals:

Materials
Metals
Nanomaterials
Polymers
Coatings
Journal of Functional Biomaterials (JFB)
Quantum Beam Science (QuBS)
Biomimetics

Please come along to our booth to chat with our delegates about our journals. Our delegates will also answer any questions about online publishing and our journals. We look forward to meeting you in person in Phoenix!

For more information on the conference, please visit:
http://www.mrs.org/spring2018

28 December 2017
6th International Symposium on Sensor Science (I3S 2018) and 4th SPINTECH Technology Thesis Award, 6–8 August 2018, Kenting, Taiwan


Sensors are vital components of smart manufacturing, artificial Intelligence, Cyber–Physical System (CPS) and Internet of Things (IoT) for industry 4.0. For more advanced creations, biologists, engineers, physicists and chemists are all endeavoring to provide innovative technical sensors. In 2018, the journal Sensors is going to hold an international conference in Kenting, which is located in the south of Taiwan; the conference is taking place in Asia for the first time.

I3S embraces all professionals from industry, academia and government to discuss the latest developments and breakthroughs of sensor technology and related subjects. During the conference, attendees, from a range of research areas, will all gather together to share different aspects and establish new mutually beneficial collaborations across different fields.

Conference scope: Physical Sensors; Sensor Networks; Sensors Application; Biosensors; Chemical Sensors; IOT sensor and application.

We sincerely look forward to your participation in I3S2018.

19 December 2017
Announcing the MDPI English Writing Prize

 

The competition is still open until end of March! Please check out the banner for more details: https://mdpi-res.com/data/english-prize.pdf

15 December 2017
UCL Press Adopts the MDPI Editorial Platform JAMS

We are delighted to announce that UCL Press has adopted MDPI's Journal Article & Management System, JAMS, including production services. JAMS is a modular, integrated editorial platform for academic publishers. It offers flexibility, ease-of-use, and is a fully integrated solution for the end-to-end management of scholarly journals. JAMS is based on the software used to publish MDPI’s portfolio of journals. 

Ian Caswell, UCL Press Journals Manager, says he is "excited to see UCL Press and MDPI partner together to implement the JAMS submission system for all UCL Press journals. The system offered a flexible, efficient and straightforward solution for our processes from author submission to ready for publication. I am grateful for the valuable experience and support MDPI have offered and look forward to developing our programme with an effective submission system in place.” Dr Martyn Rittman, MDPI’s Publishing Services Manager, adds, “We are proud to support one of the UK’s premier university presses in their publishing operation. This is an excellent way for us at MDPI to share our experience and knowledge, and benefit the research community beyond our own journals.”

JAMS combines services that are kept separate for many publishers. The entire editorial process, production and invoicing (e.g. for open access article processing charges) are fully integrated into a single platform. This allows for efficient, fast manuscript processing. For further information about JAMS, see https://www.mdpi.com/publishing_services

23 November 2017
New Participants in the Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP)

We are pleased to welcome new participants to MDPI's Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP), designed to help institutions manage the transition to the Open Access publishing model. Researchers affiliated with participating universites benefit from a 10% discount on the Article Processing Charges (APC) for any paper published in an MDPI journal, while the participating library or university incurs no basic fee for participating in the program.

The IOAP set of free services, provided by MDPI to institutions that sign up, include:
  • No fee for participants and no obligation to prolong after the initial 12 months. The participants may withdraw from the programme at any time, and we will also keep it free for the library for as long as they continue in the programme.
  • Authors affiliated with the university will receive a 10% discount on the APC.
  • The institution is granted free access to the MDPI submission system and can receive free alerts of new submissions to our journals.
  • By default, authors from the institution will continue to be invoiced directly unless the institution opts for central billing.
  • Auto-archiving of papers into the institutions´ repository as long as it supports SWORD 1.3.

More details about the programme and a list of our current participant institutions can be found at: https://www.mdpi.com/about/ioap

Institutions which are interested to participate may do so online at: https://www.mdpi.com/ioap-form

The following North American universities have signed up to the IOAP program recently:

Connecticut College, USA
Emory University, USA
Florida International University, USA
Johns Hopkins University, USA
Mississippi State University, USA
Northeastern University, USA
Rice University, USA
University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Canada
University of Rhode Island, USA
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, USA
University of Toronto, Canada
University of Windsor, Canada
University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA
Wellesley College, USA
West Virginia University, USA

Many prestigious institutions from Europe and Asia have joined as well:

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, Malaysia
Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic
Gdansk University of Technology, Poland
Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Germany
National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan
Newcastle University, UK
Northumbria University, UK
Southwest University, China
Technical University of Crete, Greece
University Malaya, Malaysia
University of Antwerp, Belgium
University of Cyprus, Cyprus
University of Manchester, UK
University of Reading, UK
University of Sussex, UK
University of Warwick, UK
West Pomeranian University of Technology Szczecin, Poland

We offer a warm welcome to the new participants!

10 November 2017
Available Journal Awards at MDPI

In order to reward the academic community, especially young researchers, and enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields, for example, Young Investigator Awards, Travel Awards, Best Paper Awards, and Best Poster Awards, etc. The awardees range from PhD students to junior scientists.

Currently, the following 44 awards given by MDPI journals are accepting applications. Please click on the award title below to check whether you are eligible for it and start the application process.

Subject

Journal

Award

Intended Awardee

Biology & Life Sciences

Animals

Travel Award 2018

PhD students or postdoctoral researchers

Antioxidants

Travel Awards 2018

Postdoctoral researchers or PhD students

Biology

Travel Award 2018

PhD or postdoctoral fellows

Forests

2019 Travel award

Postdocs or PhD students

International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS)

Outstanding Contribution Awards 2018

Ground-breaking contribution in the fields of Molecular Biology, and Molecular Pathology

Journal of Fungi (JoF)

Travel Awards 2018

PhD graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows

Life

Travel Award 2018

PhD students or postdoctoral fellows

Metabolites

Travel Award 2018

PhD students

Pharmaceuticals

Travel Award 2018

PhD students

Toxins

Travel Award 2018

Postdoctoral fellows

Viruses

Best Oral Presentation Award 2018

Viruses 2018 participants

Viruses

Best Poster Award 2018

Viruses 2018 participants

Water

2018 Young Investigator Award

Young investigators

Chemistry & Materials Science

Biomimetics

 

Travel Award 2018

Graduate Student or Postdoctoral Trainee / Research Associate

Catalysts

Travel Award 2018

PhD students

Chemosensors

Travel Award 2018

PhD or postdoctoral fellows

Entropy

Young Investigator Award 2018

Young investigators

Fibers

2018 Travel award

Postdocs or PhD students

Magnetochemistry

Travel Award 2018

Postdocs

Materials

Travel Award 2018

PhD or postdoctoral fellows

Metals

Travel Award 2018

PhD or postdoctoral fellows

Minerals

Travel Awards 2018

PhD or postdoctoral fellows

Sensors

Travel Award 2018

PhD or postdoctoral fellows

Sensors

Outstanding Reviewer Awards 2017

Sensors' reviewers in 2017

Sensors

Young Investigator Award 2018

Young investigators

Technologies

Travel Award 2018

PhD students

Computer Science & Mathematics

Multimodal Technologies and Interaction (MTI)

Travel Awards 2018

Postdoctoral researchers or PhD students

ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information(IJGI)

2018 Travel Award

Postdocs

Journal of Sensor and Actuator Networks (JSAN)

Travel Award 2018

Postdoctoral fellows and PhD students

Journal of Imaging

Travel Award 2018

Postdoctoral fellows and PhD students

Engineering

Actuators

Travel Award 2018

PhD or postdoctoral fellows

Remote Sensing

Best Paper Awards 2019

Authors

Machines

Travel Award 2018

PhD or postdoctoral fellows

Micromachines

Travel Awards 2018

PhD or postdoctoral fellows

Fluids

Travel Award 2018

Postdoctoral fellows and PhD students

ChemEngineering

Travel Award 2018

Postdoctoral researchers and PhD students

Environmental & Earth Sciences

Diversity

Travel Awards 2018

Postdoctoral fellows

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH)

Best Paper Award 2018

Authors who submit from 1 Nov 2017 to 31 Oct 2018

Resources

Travel Award 2018

Postdocs or PhD students

Geosciences

Travel Award 2018

Postdoctoral fellows and PhD students

Physical Sciences & Astronomy

Galaxies

Travel Award 2018

Ph.D. students, postdoctoral fellows, or lecturers in cosmology or galaxies physics

Applied Science

Travel Award 2018

Postdocs

Medicine & Pharmacology; Public Health & Healthcare

Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM)

2018 Travel Award

PhD or postdoctoral fellows

Medicines

Travel Award 2018

Postdocs

7 November 2017
MDPI has signed the Jussieu Call for Open Science and Bibliodiversity

The Jussieu Call aims to develop and implement alternative models to meet the aims of open science while promoting bibliodiversity. In particular it wishes to promote new business models for funding open access publication. It was drafted on the Jussieu campus in Paris by a group of French researchers and scientific publishing professionals.

MDPI supports scholarly communities and initiatives that innovate and further promote Open Access publishing. There is a need to explore different frameworks to fund open access in ways that ensure that excessive funds are not diverted from research towards publishing. Many fair funding models already exist, and they can be further developed and extended. These include institutional support, library contributions or subsidies, premium services, participatory funding, etc. For this reason, MDPI has signed up to the Jussieu call and welcomes its aims.

More information can be found at http://jussieucall.org/ (archived here)

 

6 October 2017
Dr. Franck Vazquez, MDPI CEO, Interviewed by Scholarly Kitchen

The Society for Scholarly Publishing’s popular blog about topics in academic publishing, Scholarly Kitchen, recently interviewed MDPI’s CEO, Dr. Franck Vazquez. He shared some thoughts and information on the past and future of MDPI and open access publishing in general:

“In the long run, we aim to anchor MDPI in research communities. We recently developed and launched the preprint platform Preprints, revamped our free-to-use conference hosting platform Sciforum, and are working on other projects, such as Scilit, our bibliographic database.”

Read the full interview here.

19 September 2017
Meet Us at the 2017 MRS Fall Meeting in Boston

We will be attending the 2017 MRS Fall Meeting which will be held in Boston, Massachusetts, from November 26–December 1, 2017, and representing the following open access journals:

Materials
Nanomaterials
Energies
Metals
Applied Sciences
Crystals
Minerals
Journal of Functional Biomaterials
Coatings
Robotics
Biosensors
Chemosensors
Polymers
Bioengineering


Please come along to our booth (booth number: #122) to chat with our delegates about our journals and hear about our travel awards offered to Postdocs and PhD students. Our delegates will also answer any questions about online publishing and our journals. We look forward to meeting you in person in Boston!

For more information on the conference, please visit:
www.mrs.org/fall2017

19 September 2017
A Warm Welcome to the New IOAP Participants

We are delighted to have welcomed 24 new participants to our Institutional Open Access Programme (IOAP) since the beginning of September this year. These are University libraries and Research Institutions located around the world; from the USA and Canada to the UK, and from Norway and Spain to Greece. Well respected Universities, such as the University of Denver, the University of Colorado Boulder, and the University of Arizona in the US, have signed up, while their researchers can now benefit from a 10% discount on the Article Processing Charges (APC) for any papers they publish in MDPI journals, at no cost for the library or the University.

We are more than happy to see the Open Access movement growing stronger and wider every day and we appreciate the vital role which librarians, repository managers, and other scholarly communications professionals play in the field. Our communication with and service to this community is, therefore, one of our principal priorities. The IOAP is our way to support academic and scientific Institutions as well as their scholars in managing, administrating, and publishing research in an Open Access world.

The IOAP set of free services, provided by MDPI to institutions that sign up, include:

  • No fee for participants and no obligation to prolong after the initial 12 months. The participants may withdraw from the programme at any time, and we will also keep it free for the library for as long as they continue in the programme.
  • Authors affiliated with the university will receive a discount on the article processing charge (APC).
  • The institution is granted free access to the MDPI submission system and can receive free alerts of new submissions to our journals.
  • By default, authors from the institution will continue to be invoiced directly unless the institution opts for central billing.
  • Auto-archiving of papers into the institutions´ repository as long as it supports SWORD 1.3.

More details about the programme and a list of our current participant institutions can be found at: https://www.mdpi.com/about/ioap

Institutions which are interested to participate may do so online at: https://www.mdpi.com/ioap-form

 The full list of the Institutions that signed up in September is as follows:

  1. University of Denver, USA
  2. University of Colorado Boulder, USA
  3. University of Arizona, USA
  4. Institute of Metrology of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  5. Middlebury College, USA
  6. Touro College, USA
  7. University of New Orleans, USA
  8. University of Leicester, UK
  9. Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, USA
  10. University of Strathclyde, UK
  11. Cranfield University, UK
  12. Hope College, USA
  13. Oregon State University, USA
  14. Drew University, USA
  15. Swansea University, UK
  16. University of South Florida, USA
  17. University of Georgia, USA
  18. Arizona State University, USA
  19. University of Southern Mississippi, USA
  20. Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, Canada
  21. Grinnell College, USA
  22. Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
  23. University of Patras, Greece
  24. Public University of Navarre, Spain

23 June 2017

Congratulations for Publishing the 100,000th Peer-Reviewed Article

Congratulations to the authors Javier Monroy and Javier Gonzalez-Jimenez from Universidad de Malaga, Spain, Victor Hernandez-Bennets, Han Fan and Achim Lilienthal from Örebro University, Sweden for publishing the 100,000th peer-reviewed article.

The article is published in the Chemical Sensors section of Sensors.

GADEN: A 3D Gas Dispersion Simulator for Mobile Robot Olfaction in Realistic Environments

Evermore pressing environmental concerns have led global actors and decision-makers to search for stricter emission monitoring approaches. As part of novel monitoring systems, robots with gas and environmental sensors are a promising solution. However, validation of such robotic inspectors is expensive, time consuming, and plagued by repeatability issues. In this article, we present GADEN (the short form for Gas Dispersion Simulator for Mobile Robot Olfaction in Realistic Environments), which combines gas dispersion and robotics simulation in a common framework. Developed under the widely used Robot Operating System (ROS), GADEN enables validation of sensing strategies with gas dispersion being simulated using computational fluid dynamics and filament dispersion theory. GADEN allows simulating complex, realistic, 3D environments for reproducible testing of robotic gas sensing algorithms. Through qualitative and quantitative evaluations, we show that GADEN is a versatile and user-friendly evaluation tool and emphasize its enormous potential for the mobile robot olfaction community.

 

Read the full article here: https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/17/7/1479/htm

14 June 2017
2016 Impact Factor Released for Nanomaterials – 3.553

We are pleased to inform that the updated Impact Factor of Nanomaterials has been released. According to the Journal Citation Reports®, published by Clarivate Analytics in June 2016, the new Impact Factor is 3.553, and the 5-Year Impact Factor is 4.100. Compared to the previous year the Impact Factor increased by 32 percent (see figures below).

Nanomaterials now ranks 58/275 (Q1) in the category ‘Materials Science, Multidisciplinary’ and 33/87 (Q2) in ‘Nanoscience & Nanotechnology’.

Evolution of Impact Factor, Citations and Publications for Nanomaterials:

6 June 2017
CiteScore™ Metrics Released for Scopus Journals

The CiteScore, the new citation metric for journals covered in the Scopus® database, was released on 1 June 2017, reflecting the citation activity in 2016 for articles published during the three previous years. Please note that the list below does not contain all MDPI journals covered in Scopus. For the CiteScore to serve as a reliable metric at least three volumes of articles need to be indexed in Scopus; journals which have not met this criterion have been omitted here.

Ten MDPI journals received a CiteScore which is in the Top 10% of scores in at least one of the categories, while a further 21 journals exhibit scores that are in the first quartile of the respective categories.

CiteScore Data for MDPI Journals

Journal Rank Category Link CiteScore 2016
2015

2014
Algorithms 44/112 (Q2)
49/111 (Q2)
19/42 (Q2)

52/113 (Q2)
• Numerical Analysis
• Computational Mathematics
• Computational Theory and Mathematics
• Theoretical Computer Science
Link 1.15 1.07 1.06
Animals 69/343 (Q1)
21/146 (Q1)
• Animal Science and Zoology
• General Veterinary
Link 1.46 1.66 0.74
Biology 13/92 (Q1)

34/81 (Q1)

10/75 (Q1)

• General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
• General Biochemistry, Gene-
tics and Molecular Biology
• General Immunology and Microbiology
Link 3.02 2.78 1.74
Biomolecules 234/382 (Q3)
260/353 (Q3)
• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
Link 1.67 3.08 1.00
Biosensors 36/118 (Q2)
209/2156 (Q1)
• Clinical Biochemistry
• General Medicine
Link 2.83 2.37 2.04
Cancers 29/196 (Q1)
27/321 (Q1)
• Cancer Research
• Oncology
Link 5.02 4.07 2.31
Catalysts 18/44 (Q2)
27/144 (Q1)
• Catalysis
• Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Link 3.44 3.45 2.17
Crystals 70/270 (Q2)

25/64 (Q2)
118/398 (Q2)
131/424 (Q2)
• General Chemical Engineering
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Condensed Matter Physics
• General Materials Science
Link 1.89 1.47 1.03
Diversity 10/41 (Q1)

9/25 (Q2)
76/291 (Q2)
24/109 (Q1)
• Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)
• Ecological Modelling
• Ecology
• Nature and Landscape Conservation
Link 2.03 1.96 1.82
Energies - - Link 2.50 2.87 2.66
Entropy 51/198 (Q2) • General Physics and Astronomy Link 1.87 1.99 1.69
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Games 204/398 (Q3)
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• Statistics and Probability
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Genes 62/300 (Q1)
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Geosciences 36/169 (Q1)

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Insects 28/131 (Q1) • Insect Science Link 1.81 1.38 1.23
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) 67/446 (Q1)

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International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) 23/157 (Q1)
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ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information 12/29 (Q2)
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Journal of Low Power Electronic Applications (JLPEA) 301/645 (Q2) • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Link 0.98 0.83 0.83
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36/186 (Q1)

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Materials 63/424 (Q1) • General Materials Science Link 3.26 3.11 2.69
Membranes 103/424 (Q1) • Materials Science Link 2.19 2.95 2.42
Micromachines 173/645 (Q2)

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Molecules 32/157 (Q1) • Organic Chemistry Link 3.09 2.65 2.62
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Symmetry 17/42 (Q2)
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16/108 (Q1)
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23 May 2017
Meet Us at 25th North American Meeting of the Catalysis Society

We will be attending the 25th North American Meeting (NAM) of the Catalysis Society, which takes place June 4-9, 2017, representing the following open access journals:

Catalysts

Metals

Nanomaterials

Molecules

Energies

Sustainability

Applied Sciences

Coatings

Magnetochemistry

Processes

C

Please come along to our stand, booth number #211, to talk to our delegates about our journals and travel awards you could apply. We also would like to invite you to our ‘Meet and Greet’ session at 12:00 pm on 7th June! Catalysts Professor Keith Hohn, the Editor-in-Chief of Catalysts, and the Editorial Board Member Professor Calvin Bartholomew will be there to answer your questions about the Open Access publishing.

Food and refreshments will be provided and we look forward to meeting you in person to answer your questions.

Conference address:

MDPI booth - number #211

25th North American Meeting of the Catalysis Society

June 4-9, 2017

Hyatt Regency Hotel and Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, USA

For more information on the conference, please visit
http://www.nam25.org/

 

17 May 2017
Three New Institutional Memberships Established

Inst Member

We are pleased to announce that the Goethe University of Frankfurt, the Technical University of Hamburg (TU Hamburg-Harburg), as well as the Humboldt University of Berlin, in Germany, have joined MDPI's institutional membership program: Primary authors from these instititions will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

          

 

4 May 2017
MDPI Supports the Initiative for Open Citations (I4OC)

As an open access publisher, we are keen to support openness and transparency in the research process. Citation data is very important for assessing the value of individual papers and the contribution of researchers. As such, we support the recently launched Initiative for Open Citations (I4OC). The initiative recognizes that citations should be freely available and machine-readable. By doing so, authors gain the maximum benefit from having their work cited.

MDPI now uploads citation data with metadata uploaded to Crossref when registering digital object identifiers (DOIs) for published papers. We are delighted to take this step to support a truly open research environment.

2 May 2017
Publons Peer Review Academy Goes Live

Getting high quality review reports is critical for any journal’s editorial process. At MDPI we have put in place several measures to motivate reviewers and reward them for their work. We are proud of the quality of reviewer reports we receive and grateful for the hours put in by active researchers from across the globe.

Reviewers of MDPI’s largest journals can get recognition via Publons, a website dedicated to rewarding peer reviewers. They have now taken this one step further and launched the Publons Reviewer Academy to help train reviewers to provide useful feedback. Through the academy, researchers can be trained and tutored in various aspects of how to provide structured feedback that will be of genuine help to editors and authors. We support this initiative and recommend it to potential MDPI reviewers, especially early career researchers. See the Publons announcement for further information.

More information on reviewing for MDPI, including how to volunteer as a reviewer, can be found here.

24 April 2017
Two New Institutional Memberships Established

Inst Member

We are pleased to announce that the following universities have joined MDPI's institutional membership program: Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, USA and the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia. Primary authors from these instititions will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

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30 March 2017
Credit for Preprints Comments via Publons

Preprints.org is a platform run by MDPI that allows authors to make early versions of manuscripts available before peer review has been completed.

One of the major benefits of putting a preprint online is to get feedback before journal submission. Until now, however, the feedback has been on a voluntary basis. Preprints is delighted to be the first preprint server to collaborate with Publons to acknowledge substantial comments as reviews and give commentators the opportunity to receive credit for their efforts. 

When you add a comment to any article, there is a check box to click for it to appear on Publons. If you have already linked your account it will be passed on automatically. If you don't already have a Publons account, you will be contacted soon afterwards with instructions on how to create one.

We appreciate the enthusiasm and cooperation of Publons in this project and expect it to be of great benefit to authors and commenters alike.

28 March 2017
Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991) is now in PubMed and PubMed Central

Citations of papers published in Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991) are now searchable in PubMed. Further, the full-text versions of the papers are archived in PubMed Central. PubMed comprises more than 25 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals in PubMed Central, and online books. It is a free resource developed and maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM).
 

20 March 2017
MDPI 2016 Annual Report Released

We are pleased to announce that our annual report for the year 2016 has now been published. 

It contains information regarding company and journal performance, conferences and other publishing services that we provided throughout 2016. 

To read the report in full or download a copy, please click here.

16 March 2017
Meet MDPI at the 253rd American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition

MDPI will be attending the 253rd American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition, which takes place 2–6 April 2017, representing the following open access journals:

253ACS

Molecules
Materials
Energies
Nanomaterials
Catalysts
Applied Sciences
Batteries
Coatings
Metals 
Magnetochemistry
Marine Drugs
Processes
Pharmaceuticals
Symmetry

If you are planning to attend, please visit our booth (Number 1618) to talk to our delegates about our journals and open access publishing. Also feel free to attend our ‘Meet and Greet’ session at 12:30pm on 3 April with Dr. Derek J. McPhee, the Editor-in-Chief of our journal Molecules. Food and refreshments will be provided.  

Conference address:

MDPI - Booth 1618
253rd American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition
The Moscone Center, 747 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
USA

 

15 March 2017
Our 100,000th Article Could be Yours!

After the 20th anniversary of MDPI in 2016, we will reach another milestone this year and will publish the 100,000th peer-reviewed article in one of our 170+ open access journals.

100,000th

We would like you to be part of this great achievement and so are offering to publish the 100,000th accepted paper free of charge.

To be in with a chance, select a journal in one of our 10 scientific subject areas and submit your paper.

Access the live tracker on published articles here.

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3 March 2017
1000 Preprints Online

We are delighted that Preprints now has 1000 papers online since its launch on 3 May 2016.

For more information, see the editorial here.

 

9 February 2017
Minister and State Secretaries Visit MDPI Office at STP, Belgrade, Serbia

Earlier this week the Science Technology Park in Belgrade, Serbia was visited by Swiss Secretary of State Dr. Mauro Dell’Ambrogio, as well as Serbian Minister of Public Administration and Local Self-Government Ana Brnabic, State Secretary Dr. Vladimir Popovic and Mayor of Belgrade Mr. Siniša Mali.

During the visit to the STP they had a short presentation from MDPI’s CEO Dr. Franck Vazquez and IT Manager Mr. Miloš Čučulović, and further discussed important issues such as Open Access and Open education. Dr. Dell'Ambrogio said he was impressed with the potential for development and ideas for business.

For more information please see:

http://bit.ly/2kpIu7k and http://bit.ly/2kpUQfz

   

7 February 2017
The 6th World Sustainability Forum: Final Press Release

Basel, 29 January 2017

The 6th World Sustainability Forum #WSF2017SA: African universities critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Jeffrey and Sonia Sachs win first World Sustainability Award.

Universities need to take the lead in solving the greatest challenges the world faces today, particularly in Africa. They need to do this not only through education – teaching the next generation to think critically and creatively to find sustainable solutions – but also through research that cuts across a range of disciplines. To ensure these solutions are implemented, they need to partner with the private sector and with government.

This was the key message from the 6th World Sustainability Forum (WSF2017), which took place in Cape Town on 27 and 28 January 2017. Sponsored by MDPI and the journal Sustainability under the patronage of the Universities of the Western Cape (UWC), Cape Town (UCT), University of Basel and the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa, the conference was attended by key national and international speakers, including world-leading economist Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, senior United Nations (UN) advisor and director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University.

The WSF is an annual sustainability conference which addresses research in a range of areas related to sustainable development and sustainability globally. This was the first WSF to take place on the African continent. Discussions at the 2017 conference were driven by the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) adopted as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by the UN in September 2015.

Achieving the SDGs “is the moonshot for our generation,” said Sachs. “Like the moonshot [moon landing] of the 1960s, these are tough, bold and achievable objectives.”

This is a nasty, tough world we live in, and our world agrees on very little. So when 193 governments agree on something, that is important. And when they agree on something as important as sustainable development, that is really something for us to grab hold of – that is a lifeline.”

There was agreement at the WSF that the SDGs are particularly important for Africa, and that African universities in particular have a role to play in achieving them.

Said Professor Tyrone Pretorius, vice-chancellor of UWC: “The quest for sustainable development can only be met through education. Universities today are the oil that fuels the knowledge economy.”

As part of the drive to develop academic capacity to provide the knowledge needed to meet the SDGs, WSF2017 was preceded by the 1st Postgraduate Forum on Sustainability. “A series of workshops for postgraduate education linked to WSF are important, in order to equip postgraduates with the skills necessary to promote sustainability,” said Professor Thandi Mgwebi, director for research at UWC. A second postgraduate forum will take place alongside the WSF2018 in Beijing.

This capacity development is particularly critical to Africa. Said Sachs: “African universities need to do research to find solutions to Africa’s development challenges, because no other university will.”

The UN set a target of achieving the SDGs by 2030: “I regard this as the breakthrough period to end extreme poverty on the continent,” said Sachs, “and for Africa to become one of the most dynamic centres of the world economy.”

It is a critical time for South African universities, said Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, deputy vice-chancellor for research and internationalisation at UCT: “Higher education is at a crossroads, and there is much polarisation. We need to think carefully about how this sustainable development agenda is owned by all so that it is inclusionary.”

There was also strong emphasis on public–private partnerships – for universities, business and government to work together to achieve the goals.

Said Professor Francis Petersen, deputy vice-chancellor at UCT and vice-chancellor designate at the University of the Free State: “Business sustainability has become critical, because there is increasing demand and complexity of demand on business from the natural, social and economic environment. Sustainability cannot be a standalone issue, divorced from business as usual. Sustainability needs to be embedded into business.”

Environmental crises and climate change was also high on the WSF agenda. In his keynote address, Sachs noted the irreversibility of the climate- and environmental-related challenges.

If we don’t get our act together, we lose the chance of safety,” he said.

Said Professor Mark New, pro vice-chancellor and director of the African Climate and Development Initiative at UCT: “We have a fundamental challenge in responding to climate change, and we must go further than just putting a plaster on a wound. We need to address the deep structural issues, to move from our current model of development into climate-compatible development.”

This requires researchers to find the evidence for the correct development pathways to take, and then support the ability of policymakers at all levels to enable the shift to climate-compatible development planning.”

Said Dr. Aldo Stroebel, executive director of international relations and cooperation at the NRF, in closing: “We have seen over the past two days an urgency towards the next step of thinking, that critical type of framework that we all must engage with, not only from an academic perspective, but further up into the policy environment and into rural-based environments where one can clearly see the links and effectiveness of the work.”

World Sustainability Awards

The first World Sustainability Award and the first Emerging Sustainability Leader Awards were presented by Prof. Thandi Mgwebi, Director of Research at UWC, and Dr. Franck Vazquez, CEO of MDPI, during the ceremony on 27 January 2017 as part of the gala dinner of the 6th World Sustainability Forum in South Africa.after day one of proceedings of the 2017 World Sustainability Forum South Africa.

Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs and Dr. Sonia Ehrlich Sachs are the joint recipients of the first World Sustainability Award. Jeffrey Sachs is a world-renowned economist and senior United Nations (UN) advisor and director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University. Sonia Sachs is a paediatrician and public health specialist, and director of the Health Centre at the Centre for Sustainable Development, also at Columbia University.

The joint recipients of the first Emerging Sustainability Leader Award are Dr. Esther Ngumbi and Dr. Xiaosong Hu. Esther Ngumbi is a postdoctoral researcher at Auburn University in Alabama USA and serves as a 2015 Clinton Global University Mentor for agriculture. Xiaosong Hu is a professor at the Chongqing University in China and specialises in automotive control systems and mechanical engineering.

The World Sustainability Award and the Emerging Sustainability Leader Awards are funded to encourage new initiatives and developments in sustainability with the ultimate aim of fostering the transition to sustainable practices and societies.

The World Sustainability Award is funded by the MDPI Sustainability Foundation, and included a monetary prize of USD 100,000 to Jeffrey and Sonia Sachs. The Emerging Sustainability Leader Award is funded by the journal Sustainability, awarded to researchers under 40, and included a monetary prize of USD10,000.

Issued jointly by: UCT Global Strategy and Visibility, Research Office, UWC Communications & Media and MDPI AG

Conference photos are free available at: https://sciforum.net/conference/wsf-6/page/175 Photo credit: Matthias Burkhalter

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31 January 2017
Three New Institutional Memberships Established

Inst Member

We are pleased to announce that the Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, the University of Manitoba, Canada and the Technical University of Cartagena, Spain, have joined MDPI's institutional membership program: Primary authors from these institutions will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

 

Tex      HIT    

 

Darmstadt  

27 January 2017
6th World Sustainability Forum under way in South Africa

The 6th World Sustainability Forum is currently being held at the Cape Sun Hotel until 28 January 2017. 

The Forum will showcase the work of internationally renowned researchers and include more than 150 presentations. During the conference dinner, the World Sustainability Award, associated with a US$ 100,000 prize, will be announced, as well as the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, associated with a US$ 10,000 prize. The prizes are sponsored by the MDPI Sustainability Foundation and Sustainability, an academic open access journal by MDPI.

Here are some pictures from the forum so far:

To see the full WSF2017 program and schedule, please see here: https://sciforum.net/conference/wsf-6/page/schedule

19 January 2017
Cape Town to Host the 6th World Sustainability Forum

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Cape Town will host the 6th World Sustainability Forum at the Cape Sun Hotel on 27 and 28 January 2017. This prominent event, held for the first time in Africa, will include many illustrious South African and international experts, such as Her Excellency Graça Machel (Sustainable Development Advocate for the United Nations, Mozambique), Joyene Isaacs (HoD Agriculture Western Cape Government), Jeffrey Sachs (Columbia University, USA), Max Bergman (SRaM, University of Basel), Mark New (Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Cape Town), Frans Swanepoel (FutureAfrica, University of Pretoria) and Francis Petersen (Vice-Chancellor-designate, University of the Free State). The Forum will provide a stage for national and international debates on sustainability in South Africa, the African continent, and about international perspectives on sustainability. It brings together researchers and representatives from government and the business sector to discuss a wide-ranging set of issues associated with sustainability, including food security, water and energy scarcity, mining, poverty reduction, climate change, and urbanisation.

The next few decades will be marked by profound changes in the relationships between global economics, national societies, and the environment. We have entered what some call the Anthropocene, an age in which human activity dominates the climate and the environment. These changes will have numerous consequences on societies around the globe. South Africa and Africa will play a central role, for better or worse, in creating opportunities and risks during these changing times as Africa is profoundly influencing and being influenced by global developments.

The adoption of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September 2015 was accompanied by what insiders considered an optimism they have not experienced in relation to UN resolutions before. The relative efficiency in the drafting, the lack of trenches between East and West, or between North and South, and the unanimity of support of the 193 countries speak volumes. In stark contrast, sustainability seems to go against a changing economic and political tide, where waves of nationalism and protectionism from some of the most powerful countries risk the wellbeing of the rest of the world. The 6th World Sustainability Forum will enable fruitful exchanges, which sensitise South African and international communities to the global urgency and specifics of sustainability.

The Forum will showcase the work of internationally renowned researchers and include more than 150 presentations. During the conference dinner, the World Sustainability Award, associated with a US$ 100 000 prize, will be announced, as well as the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, associated with a US$ 10 000 prize. The prizes are sponsored by the MDPI Sustainability Foundation and Sustainability, an academic open access journal by MDPI. The World Sustainability Forum is preceded by the Postgraduate Forum on Sustainability, which will introduce more than 100 young scholars from South Africa and the African continent to sustainability research. Both events are organized and sponsored by the University of Cape Town, the University of the Western Cape, the University of Basel, MDPI, and by the National Research Foundation of South Africa.

Contacts:

Scientific Matters: Prof Manfred Max Bergman, Social Research and Methodology Group (SRaM), University of Basel, Switzerland; Email:  [email protected]

Press Accreditation and General Enquiries: Mr Matthias Burkhalter, MDPI AG, Basel, Switzerland; Email: [email protected]; Tel. +41 61 683 77 34 

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6 January 2017
MDPI Supports the OA2020 Initiative

MDPI is now a proud supporter of the OA2020 Initiative.

Open Access 2020 is an international initiative that aims to induce the swift, smooth and scholarly-oriented transformation of today’s scholarly journals from subscription to open access publishing.

MDPI is participating in the upcoming Berlin13 conference in March 2017, where we are contributing to the initiative by aiding in the design of the roadmap which will make OA the default publishing model.

For more information please see here.

 

5 January 2017
Three New Institutional Memberships Established

Inst Member

We are pleased to announce that the University of Texas at Arlington, USA, the Harbin Institute of Technology, China and TU Darmstadt, Germany, have joined MDPI's institutional membership program: Primary authors from these institutions will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

Tex      HIT    Darmstadt  

22 December 2016
Happy Festive Season!

Season's greetings from everyone at MDPI!

22 December 2016
Two New Institutional Memberships Established

Inst Member

We are pleased to announce that the Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Germany and the University of California, Berkeley, USA, have joined MDPI's institutional membership program: Primary authors from these instititions will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

 

  

19 December 2016
MDPI and Wellcome Trust Compliance

The Wellcome Trust has, for a number of years, required that the results of its funded projects are published in open access format. Recently it announced criteria that publishers must fulfil for publication fees to be paid by the Trust. MDPI is pleased to have been added to the list of compliant publishers.

Only publishers who have confirmed their compliance by 16 December 2016 will be eligible to receive payment of APCs by the Wellcome Trust as of 1 April 2017. For more information on the criteria and a full list of publishers that meet them, see here.

13 December 2016
Meet MDPI at the 2016 AGU Fall Meeting

MDPI is currently attending the 2016 AGU Fall Meeting (12–16 December, 2016)

If you are also attending the conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (Booth #1147) and meet the representative editors.

Conference details:

2016 AGU Fall Meeting
12–16 December 2016
Moscone Center
747 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

 

8 December 2016
Three New Institutional Memberships Established

Inst Member

We are pleased to announce that Purdue University, USA, the Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain and the Queensland University of Technology, Australia, have joined MDPI's institutional membership program: Primary authors from these instititions will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

UNM            UPM             ShanghaiJT  

16 November 2016
World Sustainability Award - Final Extension

The deadline for the World Sustainability Award has been extended for one last time! You now have one more month to nominate an individual researcher, group or project! The final deadline for nominations will be December 15, 2016. 

For full details, please visit here.

11 November 2016
Three New Institutional Memberships Established

Inst Member

We are pleased to announce that the University of Minnesota, USA, the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, have joined MDPI's institutional membership program: Primary authors from these instititions will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

UNM            UPM             ShanghaiJT  

4 November 2016
MDPI Joins the United Nations Global Compact

MDPI has become a member of the United Nations Global Compact to support corporate sustainability and have committed ourselves to the ten principles associated with the Compact.

Sustainability has always been at the core of MDPI’s values, starting with the collection and preservation of rare chemical samples that started in 1996 and led to the first journal, Molecules. Sustainability has become one of our flagship journals and we have supported and organized several conferences and events based on Sustainability, including the upcoming 6th World Sustainability Forum. As a global enterprise, we see it as our duty to promote responsible practices that will ensure a bright future for our planet. Given this, the choice to join the Global Compact was an easy one and we will do our utmost to fully implement it.

 

3 November 2016
MDPI Now a Member of SPARC Europe

We are delighted to announce that MDPI has become a member of SPARC Europe, an organization that works for open scholarship in Europe, including support of open access publication.

As one of the few publishers to join SPARC Europe to date, MDPI looks forward to making a contribution that puts open scholarship on a positive and sustainable path. We fully support the goals of open scholarship that allow the largest number of people possible to benefit from work of researchers in all disciplines. We hope that our membership will enable us to work with other stakeholders to find the best possible solution.

2 November 2016
World Sustainability Award Deadline Extension

The deadline for the World Sustainability Award has been extended! You now have until November 15, 2016 to nominate an individual researcher, group or project!

For full details, please visit here.

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26 October 2016
Four New Institutional Memberships Established

Inst Member

We are pleased to announce that the Wuppertal Institut, Germany, the University of Girona, Spain and Central South University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, have joined MDPI's institutional membership program: Primary authors from these instititions will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

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CSU  CSU

24 October 2016
International Open Access Week 2016

Meet us during International Open Access Week 2016! We will be presenting at various locations in Europe and China. 

To get involved and for full details see the complete list of events organised by MDPI here.

 

18 October 2016
Institutional Membership established with Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain and Aalto University, Finland

Inst Member

We are pleased to announce that the Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain and Aalto University, Finland, have joined MDPI's institutional membership program: Primary authors from these universities will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

Pompeu   Aalto

12 October 2016
Institutional Membership Established with Iowa State University and the University of North Texas, USA

Inst Member

We are pleased to announce that the Iowa State University and the University of North Texas, USA, have joined MDPI's institutional membership program: Primary authors from these universities will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

Iowa  UNT

7 October 2016
MDPI at Open Access Days in Munich, 10-11 October 2016

Meet MDPI during the Open Access Days held from 10-11 October 2016 at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany. 

The two-day event will feature experts from the open access sector, scientists from all disciplines, publishing representatives and supporters of scientific research and communication from libraries as well as research institutes and funding institutions. Join us!

For more information about the event and to see the program, visit the event webpage.

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7 October 2016
Institutional Membership Established with the University of Sevilla and the University of Alicante, Spain

Inst Member

We are pleased to announce that the University of Sevilla and the University of Alicante, Spain have joined MDPI's institutional membership program: Primary authors from these universities will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

Sevilla  Alicante

29 September 2016
Institutional Membership Established with the University of Delaware

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We are pleased to announce that the University of Delaware, USA, has joined MDPI's institutional membership program: Primary authors from this university will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

Delaware

19 September 2016
Peer Review Week 2016

As an open access publisher indebted to the work of our peer reviewers, we are proud to support Peer Review Week 2016. As part of the week's activities and to celebrate this year's theme "Recognition for Review", MDPI will host two webinars that anyone can join.

These webinars will explore the role and value of reviewers and the recognition they receive from a publishers perspective, with examples from MDPI's experience in publishing nearly 80,000 peer reviewed papers, along with evidence from reviewer surveys. It will also touch upon potential changes in how review is carried out and tips for early career researchers who want to be involved in the review process.

Details and links to join can be found below:

Wednesday September 21, 08:00 (CEST)

Friday September 23, 16:00 (CEST)

For more information about all the activites taking place, please visit the Peer Review Week website.

 

6 September 2016
Institutional Membership established with Kansas State University and Northwestern University, USA

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We are pleased to announce that Kansas State University and Northwestern Universty, USE, have joined MDPI's institutional membership program: Primary authors from these universities will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

KState  NWest

5 September 2016
Institutional Membership Established with University College Cork

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We are pleased to announce that University College Cork, Ireland, has joined MDPI's institutional membership program: Primary authors from this university will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

UCC

22 August 2016
MDPI New Office Location

We are pleased to announce that MDPI has now moved to a new permanent address:

MDPI AG
St. Alban Anlage 66
CH-4052 Basel
Postfach, CH-4020 Basel
Switzerland

Telephone and fax numbers remain unchanged.

10 August 2016
Institutional Membership established with the University of Texas at Austin, USA, the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland and the University of Granada and the Compultense University of Madrid, Spain

We are pleased to announce that the following institutions have joined MDPI's institutional membership program in August 2016:

Authors affiliated with these institutions will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

            

18 July 2016
Institutional Membership established with Louisiana State University and Florida State University, USA, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland, University of Rostock, Germany, AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland and Southeast University, China

We are pleased to announce that the following institutions have joined MDPI's institutional membership program in July 2016:

Authors affiliated with these institutions will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

                    

12 July 2016
MDPI Moving to New Office Location in Basel (Switzerland) in August 2016

As of 20 August 2016, MDPI's new address in Basel will be:

MDPI AG
St. Alban-Anlage 66
CH-4052 Basel
Switzerland

Telephone and fax numbers remain unchanged.

St. Alban-Anlage 66 was built from 1947 to 1948 and initially the home of the "Bühler AG", a book printing business. 

 


For more information about this building, see: https://www.mdpi.com/about/headquarters

21 June 2016
"Behind the Scenes of Academic Publishing—A Publisher's Perspective" - MDPI's Lecture at the University of Basel

From the 15-16 September, 2016, MDPI will run a course on Academic Publishing at the University of Basel.

In this two day workshop, MDPI will look in detail at the role performed by academic journal publishers and how they interact with academics. Ethical dimensions, what happens when problems occur and how the publisher coordinates all aspects of the submission process will also be covered. 

For more detailed information about the program, trainers and registration please visit the course webpage.

 

 

14 June 2016
2015 Impact Factors Released

We are pleased to report the 2015 Journal Impact Factors in the latest Journal Citation Reports® Science Edition, published by Thomson Reuters in June 2016. Twenty out of 25 journals have seen an increase in their Impact Factor and two journals (Crystals and IJGI) received a first Impact Factor. Coatings was recently added to SCIE and will receive its first Impact Factor in next year’s JCR.

Updated Impact Factors for Journals in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE)

Journal 2015 Impact Factor Details Category Rank
Applied Sciences 1.726 Link 83/163 (Q3) in ‘Chemistry, Multidisciplinary’;
129/271 (Q2) in ‘Materials Science, Multidisciplinary’;
64/145 (Q2) in ‘Physics, Applied’
Atmosphere 1.221 Link 66/84 (Q4) in ‘Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences’
Catalysts 2.964 Link 53/144 (Q2) in ‘Chemistry, Physical’
Energies 2.077 Link 43/88 (Q2) in ‘Energy & Fuels’
Entropy 1.743 Link 25/79 (Q2) in ‘Physics, Multidisciplinary’
Forests 1.583 Link 19/66 (Q2) in ‘Forestry’
Genes 3.242 Link 60/165 (Q2) in ‘Genetics & Heredity’
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) 2.035 Link 101/225 (Q2) in ‘Environmental Sciences’
International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) 3.257 Link 110/289 (Q2) in ‘Biochemistry & Molecular Biology’;
51/163 (Q2) in ‘Chemistry, Multidisciplinary’
Marine Drugs 3.345 Link 13/59 (Q1) in ‘Chemistry, Medicinal’
Materials 2.728 Link 63/271 (Q1) in ‘Materials Science, Multidisciplinary’
Metals 1.574 Link 18/73 (Q1) in ‘Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering’;
145/271 (Q3) in ‘Materials Science, Multidisciplinary’
Micromachines 1.295 Link 30/56 (Q3) in ‘Instruments & Instrumentation’
63/83 (Q4) in ‘Nanoscience & Nanotechnology’
Minerals 1.468 Link 9/21 (Q2) in ‘Mining & Mineral Processing;
14/29 (Q2) in ‘Mineralogy’
Molecules 2.465 Link 24/59 (Q2) in ‘Chemistry, Organic’
Nanomaterials 2.690 Link 64/271 (Q1) in ‘Materials Science, Multidisciplinary’;
36/83 (Q2) in ‘Nanoscience & Nanotechnology’
Nutrients 3.759 Link 16/78 (Q1) in ‘Nutrition & Dietetics’
Polymers 2.944 Link 20/85 (Q1) in ‘Polymer Science’
Remote Sensing 3.036 Link 5/28 (Q1) in ‘Remote Sensing’
Sensors 2.033 Link 36/75 (Q2) in ‘Chemistry, Analytical’;
16/27 (Q3) in ‘Electrochemistry’;
12/56 (Q1) in ‘Instruments & Instrumentation’
Sustainability 1.343 Link 146/225 (Q3) in ‘Environmental Sciences’;
22/29 (Q4) in ‘Green & Sustainable Science & Technology’
Symmetry 0.841 Link 31/63 (Q2) in ‘Multidisciplinary Sciences’
Toxins 3.571 Link 16/89 (Q1) in ‘Toxicology’
Viruses 3.042 Link 14/33 (Q2) in ‘Virology’
Water 1.687 Link 33/85 (Q2) in ‘Water Resources’

Journals with First Impact Factors

Journal 2015 Impact Factor Details Category Rank
Crystals 2.075 Link 13/26 (Q2) in ‘Crystallography’
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information 0.651 Link 45/49 (Q4) in ‘Geography, Physical’;
26/28 (Q4) in ‘Remote Sensing’.

 

14 June 2016
2015 Impact Factor Released for Nanomaterials – 2.690

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We are pleased to inform you that the new Impact Factor of Nanomaterials has been released. According to the Journal Citation Reports®, published by Thomson Reuters in June 2016, the new Impact Factor is 2.690, and the 5-Year Impact Factor is 3.176. Compared to last year, the Impact Factor has increased by 30 percent (see figures below).

Nanomaterials now ranks 36/83 (Q2) in the category ‘Nanoscience & Nanotechnology’ and 64/271 (Q1) in the category ‘Materials Science, Multidisciplinary’.

 

Evolution of Impact Factor, Citations and Publications for Nanomaterials:

26 May 2016
Institutional Membership established with University of Bremen, Germany, Koç University, Turkey, IIASA, Austria and Jilin University and Kunming Institute of Botany, CAS, China

We are pleased to announce that the following institutions have joined MDPI's institutional membership program in May 2016:

Authors affiliated with these institutions will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

                

23 May 2016
Institutional Membership Established with the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden and the South China University of Technology, Beijing University of Technology and Southern Medical University, China

We are pleased to announce that the following institutions have joined MDPI's institutional membership program in April and May 2016:

Authors affiliated with these institutions will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

            

26 April 2016
New Section on www.mdpi.com - Latest Books

You may have noticed a new section that is now visible on our home page. This section is called "Latest Books" and showcases recent publications from MDPI Books, our book publishing service.

Books Section

By clicking on the hyperlink "More Books" you will be taken to the MDPI Books Home Page. There you will find more information about the service, as well as the "Recent Publications" list. 

Clicking on any of the book images in this list will take you to detailed information about that book (shown below). Here you can also download a PDF version of the book, or order a hardcover printed copy.

For further information about the MDPI Books service, please visit the webpage or contact [email protected].

 Individual Book Page

 

31 March 2016
Axioms, Behavioral Sciences, Photonics, Separations and Toxics added to the Emerging Sources Citation Index in Web of Science

We are pleased to announce that the journals Axioms, Behavioral Sciences, Photonics, Separations and Toxics were recently accepted for inclusion in the newly launched Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) in Web of Science.

ESCI serves to highlight promising journals which are still under consideration for the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) or the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI).

 

The Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), Social Sciences Citation Index
(SSCI), and Web of Science™ (WoS) are Thomson Reuters products.

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30 March 2016
Institutional Membership established with the University of Winchester, UK, Silesian University of Technology, Poland and Beijing Jiaotong University and Zhejiang University, China

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We are pleased to announce that the University of Winchester, UK, the Silesian University of Technology, Poland and Beijing Jiaotong University and Zhejiang University, China, have joined our Institutional Membership program. Primary authors from these universities will benefit from a 10% discount on article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

Winchester Silesian Beijing Jiaotong Zhejiang

24 March 2016
New Editorial Office in Barcelona, Spain

We are excited to announce the opening of our new editorial office in Barcelona, Spain. The launch team is led by a Senior Editor and comprises further staff holding doctoral degrees with several years of research experience. The new editorial team will help us to get closer to European research communities and progress Sciforum, the platform to support the scientific community via conference hosting and other functions. They will also help spread the word about Open Access and meet academics at scientific events.

We are in the process of hiring more doctoral and masters graduates to join the editorial team and welcome applications via [email protected]. For contact details about the office, see our contact page.

22 February 2016
Membership Established with the Max Planck Society

We are pleased to announce that the Max Planck Digital Library (MPDL) has signed an agreement with MDPI to support authors associated with the Max Planck Society (Max-Planck-Gesellschaft). As of 22 February 2016, corresponding authors will receive full funding from the MPDL for articles published in MDPI journals, with a 10% discount applied to the Article Processing Charges. Additional details can be found at our institutional membership page.

Founded in 1948, The Max Planck Society is one of Germany’s leading research organizations, and is currently made up of 83 institutes conducting basic research in natural sciences, life sciences, social sciences and humanities. 18 Nobel laureates have emerged from its ranks of scientists and the society has more than 15,000 publications in scientific journals each year.

 

5 February 2016
Institutional Membership Extension: Wageningen University, CSIC, University of Zürich, ETH Zürich, University of Tübingen and Osnabrück University

We are pleased to announce that Wageningen University, the Netherlands, the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Spain, the University of Zürich and ETH Zürich, Switzerland, and the University of Tübingen and Osnabrück University, Germany, have not only renewed their institutional memberships with MDPI after two years of successful cooperation, but have also increased the reduction of the article processing charges (APCs) for affiliated authors to 25%.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

WageningenCISCZurich ETHZurichTuebingen Osnabrück 

5 February 2016
Institutional Membership established with Brock University, Canada and the University of Pisa, Italy

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We are pleased to announce that Brock University, Cananda, and the University of Pisa, Italy, have joined MDPI's institutional membership program: Primary authors from these universities will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges as of 01 February 2016. 

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

Brock Pisa

25 January 2016
MDPI Sponsors diss:kurs with the University of Basel

 

MDPI is pleased to announce its newly established sponsorship of diss:kurs, an event coordinated by the University of Basel to support their doctorate program. For more information about the event and how to register, please visit the diss:kurs webpage.

 

7 January 2016
New Institutional Memberships Established with Tsinghua University, the Chinese Society of Micro-Nano Technology, Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Ulm

We are pleased to announce that the following institutions have joined MDPI's institutional membership program as of 1 January 2016:

  • Tsinghua University, China
  • Chinese Society of Micro-Nano Technology (CSMNT)
  • Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
  • University of Ulm, Germany

Authors affiliated with these institutions will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

 

 

5 January 2016
Safety, Fermentation, C-Journal of Carbon Research, Magnetochemistry, Batteries and Horticulturae Released Their First Issue in December 2015

We are pleased to announce that MDPI's open access journals Safety, Journal of Imaging, Fermentation, C-Journal of Carbon Research, Magnetochemistry, Batteries and Horticulturae released their first issue at the end of December 2015.

  

23 December 2015
Happy Festive Season!

Season's greetings from everyone at MDPI!

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17 December 2015
Institutional Membership Extension: University of Bern, Switzerland

We are pleased to announce that the University of Bern, Switzerland has not only renewed their institutional membership with MDPI after two years of successful cooperation, but also increased the reduction of the article processing charges (APCs) for affiliated authors to 25%.

 

17 December 2015
Institutional Membership with the University of Ulm and Helmholtz Zentrum Munich

We are pleased to announce that University of Ulm, Germany and Helmholtz Zentrum Munich, Germany has joined MDPI's institutional membership program:

Primary authors from the University of Ulm and Helmholtz Zentrum Munich will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges as of 1 January 2016. Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

 

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9 December 2015
Membership Established with the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)

We are pleased to announce that Virginia Tech has joined MDPI's institutional membership program. Authors from Virginia Tech will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges as of 1 December 2015. Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

1 December 2015
Membership Established with the Technical University of Denmark and the University of North Florida

We are pleased to announce that the following universities have joined MDPI's institutional membership program:

  • Technical University of Denmark (as of 1 November 2015)
  • University of North Florida, USA (as of 15 November 2015)

Primary authors from the Technical University of Denmark and the University of North Florida will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

2 October 2015
Membership Established with the University of Freiburg and the University of Regensburg

We are pleased to announce that the following universities have joined MDPI's institutional membership program:

University of Freiburg, Germany
University of Regensburg, Germany

Primary authors from the University of Freiburg and the University of Regensburg will benefit from a 10% discount on the article processing charges as of 1 October 2015 and 1 November 2015.

Additional details can be found on our institutional membership page.

19 June 2015
Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991) Receives First Impact Factor – 2.076

We are pleased to report the first Impact Factor for Nanomaterials for 2014. According to the 2015 Journal Citation Reports® Science Edition, published in June 2015 by Thomson Reuters, the first Impact Factor for Nanomaterials is 2.076.

Nanomaterials enters the ranking in the categories ‘Materials Science, Multidisciplinary’ (SCIE) placed 82 out of 259 (Q2) and ‘Nanoscience & Nanotechnology’ (SCIE) placed 41 out of 79 (Q3).

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