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Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for the Oil and Gas Industry submission deadline 6 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7552 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; shale oil and gas reservoirs; subsurface carbon dioxide storage; subsurface hydrogen storage; fracture propagation; fluid flow dynamics; rock mechanics; enhanced oil and gas recovery
Low Dimensional Materials Fabrication, Characterization and Applications
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submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9526 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructures; nanomaterials; nanodevices; 2D materials; low dimensional materials; photodetectors; characterization; transport properties; batteries; energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology in Civil Engineering
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7889 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticle; nanocomposites; nanotechnology; nanoscale characterization; civil engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Design and Application of Nanomaterials in Photoenergy Conversions
edited by
submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1795 | Submission Open
Keywords: one-dimensional heterostructures; porous two-dimensional nanosheets; interfacial engineering; photocatalysis; solar-to-fuel conversion reactions; nanostructured photocatalysts; defect-engineered photocatalysts; environmental remediation reactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advances in Ferroelectric and Multiferroic Nanostructures
edited by
submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1785 | Submission Open
Keywords: ferroelectric nanostructures; multiferroic nanostructures; magnetoelectric coupling effect; multiferroic nanomaterials; ferroelectric domain engineering; ferroelectric nano film; multiferroic nano heterojunction; low dimensional multiferroicity; interface magnetoelectric coupling; ferroelectric memory
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
In Vitro/Vivo Applications of Nanomaterials in Biomedicine
edited by Carlotta Pucci and
submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanomedicine; in vitro models; in vivo studies; nanotoxicology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Low-Dimensional Materials for Nonlinear Photonics and Optoelectronics Applications
edited by Baohua Zhu
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8356 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinear optical materials; nonlinear optical effects; nonlinear optical devices; nonlinear optical theory; nonlinear optical simulation; nonlinear optical measurements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Advances of Machine Learning in Nanoscale Materials Science
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submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4962 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; data-driven materials discovery; automated experimentation; inverse design; materials databases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Heterogeneous Nanostructuring for Enhanced Mechanical Properties in Metallic Materials
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submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2267 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic materials; nanoscale; heterogeneous microstructure; mechanical performance; strengthening
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
State of the Art in Nanotoxicology submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1663 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotoxicology; in vitro; in silico; NGRA; cytotoxicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Advances in Nanophotonics and Metasurface
edited by Hongtao Wang, and
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1610 | Submission Open
Keywords: metasurface; metamaterials; plasmonics; 2D materials; photonic devices; structured light; computational imaging; optical vortices; machine learning; holography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanocatalysis—Experimental Investigations and Computational Simulations submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 792 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; sonocatalysis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; catalysis; quantum dots; machine learning; ab initio calculations; DFT; molecular dynamics; computation; modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Lifecycle of Nanomaterials: From Design to End-of-Life Management
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submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open
Keywords: lifecycle of nanomaterials; safety-by-design; sustainable nanomaterials; nanotoxicology; end-of-life management; circular nanotechnology; environmental fate; exposure assessment; life-cycle assessment; nanosafety; degradation and transformation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Nanomaterials and Energetics: Design, Developments, and Challenges from Experimentation and Computation Aspects submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11102 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-energetic materials; nano-metal fuels; nano-technology; nano-energetic composites; nanocatalysts; nanothermites; solid rocket propellant; thermal decomposition; combustion; molecular dynamic simulation
Nanostructured Materials for Biological and Pharmaceutical Applications (Third Edition)
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10804 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; drug and gene delivery systems; stimuli-responsive therapeutics; bioimaging agents; bio-analytical diagnostics; theranostics; antibacterial/antimicrobial/antiviral agents; drug targeting; triggered drug release
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Application and Research of Laser Manufacturing Technology in Nanomaterials
edited by Pei Zuo and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8262 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; laser manufacturing; green preparation; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
The Role of Nanomaterials in Soils and Plants
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7052 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanobiotechnology; nanofertilizers; plant–nanomaterial interaction; nanomaterials in soil and their action on the soil microbiome; nanomaterials; plant rhizosphere
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology in Agriculture)
Synthesis & Devices of Graphene-Based 2D Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6384 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; ultrathin films; functionality; graphene; graphene oxide; non-metallic elements; devices; supercapacitors; Li-ion battery; electrochemistry; colloids and surfaces
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Nanomaterials in Electrochemical Electrode and Electrochemical Sensor
edited by Suwyoung Ly
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5491 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemical analysis; nanoscale; amplifier; multi-tasking; molecular structure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Progress in Magnetic Nanoparticles: From Synthesis to Applications
edited by , and Fernando Gálvez Alonso
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2780 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic nanoparticles; assemblies; surface effects; exchange bias; dipolar interactions; magnetic anisotropy; collective properties; ferromagnetic; antiferromagnetic; novel applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)
Enhanced Electromagnetic Wave Absorption: Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
edited by Yuping Duan and Huifang Pang
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2510 | Submission Open
Keywords: electromagnetic absorption/shielding; nanocomposites and nanoparticles; magnetic alloys with nanocrystals; electronic functional components; magnetic functional materials; metamaterials with excellent electromagnetic performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
ZnO Nanowires: Growth, Properties, Energy and Environmental Applications
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2070 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical and physical deposition techniques; doping and polarity; surface and interfaces; photovoltaic cells; piezoelectric devices; self-powered devices; batteries; gas sensors; photocatalytic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Innovative Directions in Thermoelectric Materials: Development and Characterization Approaches in Nano-Scale submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1581 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectrics; nano-materials; nanostructuring; nano-composites; doping; figure-of-merit; Seebeck coefficient
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
Applications of Functional Nanomaterials in Biomedical Science (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1188 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; medicine; anticancer; antibacterial; antiviral; imaging; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Functional Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Nanocomposites: From Synthesis to Applications
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submission deadline 24 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3313 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic/inorganic; hybrid; nanocomposites; interface; performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
New Approach Methodologies for the Toxicity Assessment of Nanomaterials
edited by and Eleonora Longhin
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12985 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomaterials; in vitro toxicity; new approach methodologies (NAMs); in vitro models; alternative to in vivo models; adverse outcome pathways; in silico models; safe and sustainable by design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Design and Applications of Protein/Peptide Nanomaterials
edited by and Hao Su
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11591 | Submission Open
Keywords: protein; peptide; self-assembly; nanostructures; biomimetic; green agriculture; renewable energy; drug delivery; biosensing; catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials for High-Performance Transistors and Photodetectors
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submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3692 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic and optoelectronic devices; 2D materials; transistors; photosensors; photodetectors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Electro-Thermal Transport in Nanometer-Scale Semiconductor Devices
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submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3674 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials and nanostructures; electrical and thermal transport; simulations; characterization techniques; thermal management; electro-thermal co-design; energy conversion and storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Multifunctional Materials and Applications: Basic Nanomaterials, Catalysis, Composites, Electronics, and Biomaterials: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 1988 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalytic materials; environmental materials; advanced composites; functional materials; energy storage, sensors, and applications; biomedical materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Development of Innovative Devices Using New-Emerging Nanotechnologies
edited by Tongbiao Wang
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1397 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic and optoelectronic devices; light-emitting diodes; lasers; photodetectors; nanotechnologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Quantum Dots for Selective Biosensing and Analytical Applications in Complex Matrices
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submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1077 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum dots; fluorescence; analytical chemistry; biosensing; nanodiagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Low-Dimensional Ferroelectrics Nanomaterials and Devices for Brain-Inspired Neuromorphic Computing Applications
edited by Hong Wang
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 713 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional materials; optical perception; ferroelectric; in-memory computing; RRAM; memristors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Functional Nano/Single-Atom Catalysts for Next-Generation Zinc Batteries (Zn–Air and Zn-Ion Batteries): Theoretical and Experimental Studies
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submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 454 | Submission Open
Keywords: zinc ion-batteries; Zn–air batteries; OER/ORR; computational modeling and theoretical studies; electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advances in Laser Technologies Based on Nanomaterials
edited by Weicheng Chen and Aiping Luo
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser technology; nanomaterial; functional devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanostructured Catalysts for Energy Conversion and Environmental Applications
edited by and Songjie Li
submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3158 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured catalysts; crystal facet engineering surface modification; heterostructure; band gap engineering; electrocatalytic water splitting; photocatalytic water splitting; photoelectrochemical water splitting; photodegradation; anti-corrosion; CO2 reduction; N2 reduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Synthesis, Process Development and Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials
edited by Moorthy Maruthapandi and Arulppan Durairaj
submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 766 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; carbon nanotubes; graphene and graphene oxide; carbon dots and fullerenes; scalable synthesis; chemical vapor deposition (CVD); microwave-assisted synthesis, hydrothermal and solvothermal methods; ultrasonic synthesis; top-down and bottom-up approaches; doping and surface functionalization; defect engineering; process development and scale-up; reactor design and process control; green and sustainable synthesis; energy storage and conversion; batteries and supercapacitors; environmental remediation; catalysis and electrocatalysis; sensing and biosensing; drug delivery and biomedicine; structure–property relationships; translational research and industrial scalability
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Novel Advances in Magnetic Nanomaterials: Core–Shell Architectures, Matrices, and Emerging Functionalities
edited by Armen N. Kocharian
submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open
Keywords: core–shell magnetic nanoparticles; carbon-based magnetism; magnetic nanocomposites, magnetic heterostructures and nanoelements; interface engineering; carbon-based matrices; multifunctional nanomaterials; high-entropy magnetic materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
New Perspectives in Ultra Precision Manufacturing and Micro-Nano Inspection Technology
edited by Feng Shi and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11879 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultra precision polishing; advanced materials; ion beam polishing; magnetorheological finishing; ultra smooth; low damage; machine vision; defect detection; measurement and metrology; optical design; integrated optoelectronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Toxicology of Nanoparticles
edited by and Lu Kong
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3758 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotoxicology; safety assessment; molecular mechanisms; emerging nanoparticles; nanotoxicity prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Hybrid and Functional Nanomaterials for Next-Generation Air Quality Monitoring submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3486 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid nanomaterials; functional nanomaterials; gas-VOC sensors; molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs); electrospun nanostructures; nanostructured metal oxides; photoelectrochemical sensors; IoT-integrated sensors; air pollutants of emerging concern
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Exploring Advanced Functional Materials in Photocatalysis and Their Role in Sustainable Technologies submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1476 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; plasmonics; nanostructures; light harvesting; photocatalysis
Nanomaterials in Anticancer Photodynamic Therapy
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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1208 | Submission Open
Keywords: photodynamic therapy; nanoplatform; cancer therapy; photosensitizer; reactive oxygen species; hypoxia; hybrid nanoparticle
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Research Progress on the Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Organisms
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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1183 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; systemic toxicity; cytotoxicity; biomedical application of nanomaterials; theranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanosafety and Nanotoxicology: Current Opportunities and Challenges: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 966 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterial cytotoxicity testing; nanomaterial genotoxicity testing; nanosafety; new approach methodologies (NAMs); safe and sustainable-by-design (SSbD) approaches in silico methodologies; FAIR approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Research Progress of Optoelectronic Devices Based on Nanotechnology
edited by Chao Ding
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 838 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanostructure; optoelectronics; solar cells; light-emitting diodes (LEDs); photodetectors; carrier dynamics; electroluminescence; light harvesting; interface engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Applications and Theoretical Studies of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials
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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 712 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional nanomaterials; two-dimensional materials; one-dimensional nanostructures; quantum dots; van der waals heterostructures; density functional theory; first-principles calculations; multiscale modeling and simulation; electronic structure engineering; surface functionalization and modification; defect engineering; nanoscale characterization; structure–property relationships; energy storage materials; photocatalysis and electrocatalysis; nanoelectronics and optoelectronics; flexible and wearable nanodevices; nanomaterials for sensing; catalytic nanomaterials; computational nanomaterials science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Application of Nanoscale Catalysis in Sustainable Energy Conversions Research
edited by Xueru Zhao and Xiaobo Chen
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale catalysis; electrocatalysis; energy conversion; CO2 reduction; fuel cells; hydrogen production; water electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Recent Progress in Electronic Phenomena in Two-Dimensional Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional materials; transition metal dichalcogenides; ultrathin films; electronic properties; charge transport; electronic structure; van der Waals heterostructures; synthesis and growth; transfer methods; defect engineering; doping; surfaces and interfaces; contact resistance; dielectric integration; advanced characterization; electronic devices; non-volatile memory; memristors; neuromorphic devices; device reliability
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Recent Progress in Nanomaterials for Wastewater Treatment
edited by , Robert Matthew Asmussen and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater treatment; environmental remediation; sorption; waste immobilization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
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