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Advanced Nanomaterials for Water Remediation (3rd Edition)

edited by Pedro Manuel Martins and

Noelia González-Ballesteros

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 480 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; photocatalysis; adsorption; filtration; green synthesis; ecotoxicity; eco-physiology; sustainability; water remediation

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

Applications of Nanomaterials in Biomedical Imaging and Cancer Therapy: 4th Edition

edited by

James C. L. Chow

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 448 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; biomedical imaging; cancer therapy; nanoparticles; targeted drug delivery; photothermal therapy; photodynamic therapy; quantum dots; drug nanocarrier; theranostics

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

Electrochemical Nanosensors

edited by

Katarzyna Fendrych

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 436 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; electrochemical sensors; carbon-based nanomaterials; voltammetry; potentiometry; chemically modified electrodes; electrode modifiers; nanoparticles

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

Hybrid and Functional Nanomaterials for Next-Generation Air Quality Monitoring

edited by

Antonella Macagnano

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 431 | 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)

Nanoscale-Film: Growth, Interfacial Microstructure and Optical Properties

edited by

Katarzyna Wojtasik

and Natalia Nosidlak

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 416 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofilms; thin film growth; interfacial microstructure; optical properties; photovoltaics; nanophotonics; plasmonics; energy storage; biomedical applications; optoelectronic applications; protective applications

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

Nanotechnology in Natural Fibers and Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites: Advances and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Subrata Chandra Das

and

Sotirios A. Grammatikos

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 389 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomodification; nano-engineering; nano-functionalization; nanobiomaterials; nanofibers; natural fibers; natural fiber reinforced polymer composites; nano-biocomposites; nano-textiles; synthesis or fabrication; cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs); characterization; advanced and emerging applications; circular economy; recycling and reuse; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Smart Nanodevices for Therapy: Present and Future Perspectives

edited by

Raffaele Conte

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; targeted drug delivery; stimuli-responsive nanodevices; cancer therapy; regenerative medicine; personalized medicine; ethical and regulatory challenges

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

High-Performance Insulating Nanomaterials: From Dielectric Design to Applications in Extreme Conditions

edited by Le Li, Jianghai Geng, Shifang Yang and

Jingxuan Song

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: multidimensional nanostructure; nanometer enhancement; fiber modification; mechanism of material performance improvement; performance and characterization; electrical equipment

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

Current and Future Perspectives in Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery and Controlled Release: 2nd Edition

edited by

Oana Cadar

and

Erika Andrea Levei

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials ; drug ; bioactive compounds ; delivery ; controlled release

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

Advances in Novel Solar Energy Nanomaterials and Technical Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Rodrigo Martins

and

Hugo Aguas

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: photovolatics; solar cells; nanomaterials; nanostructures; light harvesting; light management; plasmonic; interface engineering; carrier multiplication

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

New Advances in Nanochemistry for Heterogeneous Catalysis Research

edited by

Fátima Mirante

and Pedro Leo

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; heterocatalysts; biocatalysts; conventional catalysts; renewable energy environmental remediation

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy and Sensors

edited by

Jerry J. Wu

and

Cheng-Hua Liu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterostructure nanomaterials; catalytic energy; sensor technology; environmental catalysis; sustainability; photocatalysis; carbon dioxide reduction

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

Research on Sensing of Nanogenerator

edited by Meng Nie and

Kuibo Yin

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 93 | 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 91 | 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 89 | 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)

Nanomedicine in Cancers (Second Edition)

edited by

Lisheng Wang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 81 | 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 79 | 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)

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 76 | 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)

Interface Structures and Properties in Nanocomposites

edited by Shuai Zhang and Ruishan Xie

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 71 | 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 3717 | 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)

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

edited by

Jong-Min Lim

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 98 | 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)

Plasmonic Hybrid Nanostructures for Photocatalysis and Enhanced Luminescence

edited by

Zhenglong Zhang

, Huan Chen and

Lei Yan

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 96 | 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)

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 6413 | 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 11801 | 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 677 | 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 13328 | 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 12419 | 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 6554 | 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 3896 | 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 2917 | 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 1548 | 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 1454 | 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 1068 | 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 768 | 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 295 | 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 148 | 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 116 | 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)

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

edited by

Peng Chen

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 91 | 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)

Nanoscale Phenomena of 2D Material Heterostructures

edited by

Franco Dinelli

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 90 | 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)

Research and Applications of Anti-Corrosion Nanocoatings

edited by

Xin Yuan

and

Lin Gu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 214 | 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 10163 | 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 101 | 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 93 | 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 9386 | 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 2167 | 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 1690 | 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 705 | 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 476 | 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