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Research on Sensing of Nanogenerator

edited by Meng Nie and

Kuibo Yin

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG); piezoelectric/pyroelectric sensing; self-powered sensor; flexible materials design; energy harvesting; miniaturized integrated devices; wearable devices; nanoelecronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Flexible Sensors Based on Nanomaterials (Second Edition)

edited by

Chenying Wang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible sensors; nanomaterials; nanofiber; wearable devices; physical and chemical sensing; tactile devices; intelligent application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Nanotechnology and Sediment Recycling for Sustainable Fertilizer and Crop Production

edited by Weidong Li and

Sajid Mehmood

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology in agriculture; sediment recycling; sustainable fertilizers; crop production; soil remediation; nutrient cycling; heavy metal immobilization; aquaculture sediment utilization; environmental sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology in Agriculture)

Nanomaterials in Modern Immunotherapy: Innovations, Applications, and Future Perspectives

edited by

Nitin Charbe

Sushesh Srivatsa Palakurthi

and Sumedha Kapre

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer immunotherapy; immune checkpoint inhibitors; nanoparticle drug delivery; tumor microenvironment; dendritic cell targeting; vaccine adjuvants; immunomodulation; cytokine delivery; macrophage repolarization; clinical translation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Nanomedicine in Cancers (Second Edition)

edited by

Lisheng Wang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomedicine; cancer markers; tumor; drug delivery; cancer therapy; immunotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

SERS in Transition: Integrating Nanomaterials, Multimodal Platforms, and AI Tools

edited by

Gabriella Caminati

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface-enhanced Raman scattering; SERS substrates; SERS sensing; nanomaterials-based SERS; nanomaterial-based sensing; machine learning in SERS sensing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Interface Structures and Properties in Nanocomposites

edited by Shuai Zhang and Ruishan Xie

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; interface engineering; mechanical properties; interfacial characterization; multifunctional materials; interfaces; structure– property relationship; thermal and electrical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Recent Advances in Surface and Interface Nanosystems

edited by

Alessio Mezzi

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3808 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalyst surfaces; adsorption; surface chemical reactions; surface characterizations; surfaces and interfaces; physico-chemical properties of nanosystems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Plasmonic Hybrid Nanostructures for Photocatalysis and Enhanced Luminescence

edited by

Zhenglong Zhang

, Huan Chen and

Lei Yan

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasmonic catalysis; surface plasmon resonance; enhanced electromagnetic field; hot carrier transfer; photothermal effect; molecular reaction; nanomaterial growth; crystal transformation; luminescence enhancement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Design and Fabrication of Organic/Inorganic Nanocomposites, 3rd Edition

edited by

Jong-Min Lim

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; polymer materials; colloids; nanoparticles; nanowires; carbon nanotube; photonic crystal; dispersion; surface chemistry; energy; drug delivery; catalysis; electronic materials; thermal interface materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)

Application of Nanocatalysts in the Transformation and Degradation of Organic Pollutants

edited by Shiping Xu and Huazhang Guo

submission deadline 26 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6591 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocatalysts; organic pollutants; photocatalysis; degradation; mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Nanostructured Biomass-Based Materials for Energy Storage and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Junqi Wang

, Jinxing Wang, Guang Hu and Weiqiang Sun

submission deadline 27 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12205 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass-based composites; intelligent biomass-based materials; biomass-modified electrolytes; electrode materials; supercapacitors; pollutant treatment; air purification; reusable adsorbents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Advances in Plasma-Induced Synthesis of Nanomaterials

edited by

Ahmad Hamdan

and Jacopo Profili

submission deadline 27 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 733 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma; nanomaterials; gas-phase synthesis; liquid-phase synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)

Noble Metal-Based Nanostructures: Optical Properties and Applications

edited by

Carlos Lodeiro

Adrián Fernández Lodeiro

and

Javier Fernandez Lodeiro

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13565 | Submission Open

Keywords: noble metal-based nanostructures; gold nanoparticles; silver nanoparticles; optical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Nano-Photonics: Subwavelength Optical Elements, Metasurfaces, Plasmonics and Quantum Photonics: 2nd Edition

edited by

Wei Wu

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12794 | Submission Open

Keywords: subwavelength optical elements; metasurfaces; metastructures; metamaterials; plasmonics; quantum photonics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Advanced Laser Manufacturing: Preparation of Functional Nanostructures and Synthesis of Nanomaterials

edited by Wenwu Zhang and

Ji Wang

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6719 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser micro/nano structures manufacturing; laser super-resolution etching; nanomaterial laser synthesis; laser-induced periodic structure; laser surface modification; laser material interaction; surface plasmon resonance; advanced laser applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Nanostructured Materials for Energy Storage

edited by Xianfen Wang and Ruizheng Zhao

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4025 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured anodes; nanostructured cathodes; nanostructured interface; nanostructured SEI/CEI; lithium ion batteries; sodium ion batteries; zinc ion batteries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Quantum Dot Materials and Their Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Yaohong Zhang

and

Guohua Wu

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3040 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dot; solar cells; light-emitting diode; photodetector; passivation; charge dynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Novel Nanostructured Coatings for Functional Properties and Applications

edited by

Chun-Wei Yao

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1615 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; nanostructure; surface; anti-corrosion; self-cleaning; antifouling; self-healing; antibacterial

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Nanoadsorbents for Environmental Remediation

edited by Stelian Pintea and

Ildikó Lung

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1533 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; toxic heavy metals; organic pollutants; water pollution; soil pollution; air pollution; purification methods; pesticide removal; food colouring removal; decontamination methods/materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Design and Application of Nanomedicines

edited by

Lamiaa M.A. Ali

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1172 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomedicines; design; application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Applications of Nanocomposites in the Adsorption and Degradation of Pollutants

edited by

Po-Hsiang Chang

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 807 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; pollutant removal; graphene oxide; nano-minerals; natural clay minerals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Novel Carbon-Based Nanomaterials as Green Catalysts, 2nd Edition

edited by Qingshan Zhao

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; carbon; graphene; biomass; lignin; green catalysts; nonmetallic catalyst; electrocatalysis; oxygen reduction reaction; sustainable

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Photo and Electro Functions and Applications of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials

edited by

Hiroaki Maeda

and

Kenji Takada

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; chemistry; 0D materials; 1D materials; 2D materials; nanostructure; luminescence; photochemistry; electrochemistry; conductivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

III-Nitride Semiconductors: Design, Characterization, Applications and Devices (Second Edition)

edited by Jing Yang

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: III-nitride semiconductor epitaxial growth; laser diodes; light-emitting diodes; photodetectors; transistors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Nanoscale Phenomena of 2D Material Heterostructures

edited by

Franco Dinelli

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; nanoscale; heterostructures; interfaces; defects; physical properties; chemical properties; microscopies; spectroscopies; devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)

Advances in the Research of Semiconductor Micro-Nano Structure Optoelectronic Devices

edited by

Peng Chen

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface plasmons; luminescence mechanism; enhanced resonant radiation and detection; coherent coupling micro/nanostructures; quantum physics and novel photonic and electronic devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Research and Applications of Anti-Corrosion Nanocoatings

edited by

Xin Yuan

and

Lin Gu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional nanomaterials; surface/interfacial modification; polymer reinforcement; long-term coatings; coating life prediction

(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)

Nano Surface Engineering: 2nd Edition

edited by

Hao Wu

Kejian Ding

and

Guosong Wu

submission deadline 3 Apr 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10542 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; nanomaterials; nanoscale; nanostructure; thin film; low-dimensional materials; functional interfaces; surface modification techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Emerging Nanomaterials for Photovoltaics and Optoelectronics

edited by Francesca Lo Presti and

Anna Lucia Pellegrino

submission deadline 3 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: photovoltaics; optoelectronics; perovskites; metal oxides; hybrid nanostructures; light harvesting; energy conversion; device performance; advanced characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)

Nanocomposites in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: Materials, Challenges, and Future Prospects

edited by Mohammad Reza Mohammadi

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs); photoanodes; counter electrodes; dyes; electrolytes; performance enhancement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)

Electrochemical and Electrocatalysis Performance of Functional Nanomaterials

edited by Qiu Jiang

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9918 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysis; electrochemical charge transfer; electrochemistry; electrochemical devices; nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Structural Regulation and Performance Assessment of Nanocatalysts

edited by

Jing-He Yang

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2292 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocatalysts; catalysis; nanotechnology; materials science; structure-property relationship; performance assessment; single-atom catalysts; nanoporous materials; operando characterization; machine learning; green chemistry; sustainable catalysis; environmental catalysis; energy catalysis; electrocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Emerging Trends in Nanostructured Oxide Semiconductors: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Chun-Ying Huang

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1755 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxide semiconductors; structure; morphology; defects; synthesis methods; applications; photodetectors; LEDs; solar cells; gas sensors; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Structural Modeling and Theoretical Study of Low-Dimensional Materials (Second Edition)

edited by Xiao-Chun Wang and Xilian Jin

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 762 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; nanomaterials; theoretical study; first-principle calculation; condensed matter physics; electronic structure; energy storage and conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)

Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by

Madhav Chavhan

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 488 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon; carbon composites; hierarchical porosity; surface functionalization; heteroatom doping; battery; supercapacitor; fuel cell; electrocatalysis; carbon dioxide reduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Femtosecond Laser Fabrication of Micro/Nanostructures and Applications (Second Edition)

edited by

Huailiang Xu

and

Xintong Zhang

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 444 | Submission Open

Keywords: femtosecond laser; ultrashort laser pulses; laser fabrication; laser texturing; laser patterning; microstructure; nanostructures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Nanoscale Photonics and Metamaterials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Pao Tai Lin

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanophotonics; metamaterials; optical properties; surface plasmons; nano-optics; nano-fabrication; dielectric metasurfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Plasmonic Nanomaterials

edited by

Sergio Gómez-Graña

and

Carlos Fernández-Lodeiro

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasmonic nanoparticles; chiral nanoparticles; plasmonic catalysis; plasmonic sensing; photothermal therapy; plasmonics in energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Cellulose-Based Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites

edited by

Elena Fuente

Roberto Aguado

and

Ana Balea

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose nanopaper; cellulose nanofibers; cellulose nanocrystals; cellulose nanowhiskers; cellulose hydrogel; cellulose aerogel; nanocelulose; nanofibrillated cellulose; cellulose nanocomposites; cellulose nanoreinforcement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Advances in Energy Harvesting Performance and Sustainability of Triboelectric Nanogenerators

edited by

Steven Zhang

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy conversion; transducer; electrostatic-based energy harvester; self-powered systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Nanostructured Materials for Electric Applications

edited by

Gang Xiang

and Dingyu Yang

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 21476 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cells; metal-ion batteries; triboelectric nanogenerators; photocatalysts; electrocatalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Photonics/Optoelectronics Properties and Applications of Two-Dimensional Heterostructures

edited by Hailu Wang, Tiange Zhao and Zhigao Hu

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6545 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; heterostructures; photodetectors; photodiodes; field-effect transistors; charge carrier transport

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Safety and Toxicity of Carbon Nanotubes, Nanoparticles and Other Nanomaterials: 2nd Edition

edited by

David B. Alexander

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6182 | Submission Open

Keywords: inhalation toxicity of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; dermal toxicity of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; oral toxicity of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; biopersistance of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; human exposure to nanomaterials/nanoparticles; workplace safety; users’ safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Nanobiocomposite Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Mieczyslaw Jurczyk

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3137 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; metallic and ceramic nanobiocomposites; polymeric nanobiocomposites; preparation; surface modification; properties; antimicrobial activity; biomedical applications; medical implants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Advanced Nanomaterials and Energy Storage Technologies: Supercapacitor and Batteries

edited by

Vediyappan Thirumal

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2798 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy conversion; energy storage; batteries; supercapacitors; fuel cells; catalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Nanomaterials for Inorganic and Organic Solar Cells

edited by

Yu-Ching Huang

and

Hou-Chin Cha

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2717 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; organic solar cells; inorganic solar cells; device stability; interfacial engineering; large-area processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)

Research Progress of Nanomaterials for Photocatalysis

edited by

Mohammed Es-Souni

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2344 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanophotocatalysts; photocatalysis; water splitting; CO2 reduction; pollutant control; environmental remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

High-Performance Nano-Thermoelectric Materials: Progress and Their Applications

edited by

Chia-Jyi Liu

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional thermoelectric materials; emerging thermoelectric devices; fabrication and characterizations; structure– property relationship; waste heat recovery; electronic transport; thermal transport; phonon– electron interactions; theoretical investigations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Advances in Functional Materials for Electronics and Spintronics

edited by