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Advances in Polymer Nanofilms
edited by and Haitao Ren
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10901 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging technologies; new materials; wide range of applications; multi-functional; biomedical; innovative; solving practical problems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Development and Synthesis of New Nanostructured Catalysts
edited by Bowen Li
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2075 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructures; nano-catalysts; MOFs/COFs; structure– property correlation; thermal catalysis; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; CO2 reduction; energy storage and conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Novel Nanostructured Materials and Their Applications in Wastewater Treatment (Second Edition)
edited by Yong Li
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1386 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; nanosheet electronics; graphene optoelectronics; catalysis; novel device; water treatment; photothermal conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Nanoscale Carbon Materials for Advanced Energy-Related Applications
edited by , Huan Liu and
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 727 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocarbons; synthesis methods; structure design; energy conversion and storage; energy conversion and storage mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 272 | 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)
Synthesis and Application of Optical Nanomaterials: 2nd Edition
edited by and Won Yeop Rho
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical nanomaterials; nanoparticle synthesis; photonic applications; nanomaterial characterization; biomedical imaging; nanosensors; energy harvesting; environmental monitoring; plasmonics; quantum dots
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Optical Properties of Plasmonic Nanostructures
edited by Rosen N. Todorov
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open
Keywords: noble metal nanostructures; the plasmonic application of intermetallic alloys and nanoparticles; UV plasmonics; epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) materials; conductive oxides and nitrides; interband plasmonics and transition metal chalcogenides
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanomaterials Unleashed: From Quantum Materials to Brain-Inspired Computing
edited by Jingsheng Chen and
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum materials; nanomaterials; semiconductors; electronic devices; resistive switching; nonlinear dynamics; nanoscience and nanotechnology; bio-inspired computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Characterization and Applications of Nanomaterials in Sensors and Actuators (2nd Edition)
edited by Lin Jing
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensors; actuators; nanoscale devices; material analysis; sensing technology; actuation mechanisms; surface functionalization; piezoelectric materials; MEMS/NEMS; smart materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanobiocomposite Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 110 | 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)
Biomimetic Composites and Bioinspired Devices Based on Nanomaterials
edited by , , and Xiancun Meng
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: bionic design; biomimetic composites; bio-inspired sensors; bionic devices; biomimetics of machinery; bio-inspired interface materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanomaterial-Based Multiphysic Field Polarization-Coupled Optoelectronic Devices
edited by and Fangpei Li
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: piezoelectric semiconductor; device physics; photodetectors; piezo-phototronics; pyro-phototronics; flexo-phototronics; nanogenerators; self-powered systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Hierarchical Nanostructured Materials for Multifunctional Applications (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; carbon nanomaterials; fiber-reinforced composites; aerogel; hierarchical nanostructure; thermal conductivity; supercapacitors; corrosion; wear; conductive polymer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Design and Fabrication of Nanostructured Metamaterials: Bridging Nanophotonics to Next-Generation Optical Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: all-dielectric; all-metal; nanostructure(s); graphene; MXene; absorption; solar energy; metasurfaces; metamaterials; detection; sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Fabrication Methods and Nanostructure Engineering of Conjugated Conducting Polymers for Energy Devices submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: conducting polymers; functional polymers; oxidative CVD; initiated CVD; vapor phase polymerization; in situ chemical polymerization; electropolymerization; spin coating; nanostructure engineering; energy devices; wearable electronics; sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Semiconductor-Based Nanomaterials for Catalytic Applications
edited by and Antonietta Mancuso
submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 710 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductor nanomaterials; preparation methods; chemical– physical characterization; heterogeneous photocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advanced Technology in Nanogenerators and Self-Powered Sensors
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 612 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanogenerators; self-powered sensors; energy harvesting; nanomaterials; green energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanostructured Materials for Electric Applications
edited by and Dingyu Yang
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12208 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar cells; metal-ion batteries; triboelectric nanogenerators; photocatalysts; electrocatalysts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Surface and Interfacial Sciences of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials
edited by Xin Zhang and Jianzhi Gao
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2192 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional nanomaterials; surface and interface; van der Waals heterostruture; syntheses; electronic properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Eco-Friendly Nanomaterials: Innovations in Sustainable Applications submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: eco-friendly nanomaterials; sustainable synthesis; green precursors; environmental remediation; photocatalysis; biomedical applications; heavy metal removal; green energy production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Electrochemical Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials
edited by
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemical synthesis; electrodeposition; self-assembly nanofabrication; nanostructured materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Laser–Nanostructure Interactions: From Fundamentals to Applications
edited by Shuai Guo
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser interactions; nanostructures; two-dimensional materials; photonic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Nanomaterials for Enhanced Biomedical Detection
edited by and Imam Uddin
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanoparticles; nanopharmacotherapies; nanoengineering; nanotechnology; molecular imaging; contrast-enhanced imaging; biomedical imaging; gold nanoparticles; theranostics; organic nanoparticles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanomaterial Application in Environmental Monitoring and Water Treatment: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; sensitive nanomaterials; pollutant monitoring; nanocatalysts; advanced oxidation process; water treatment; wastewater treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Machine Learning-Enabled Design and Optimization of Nanostructured Alloys
edited by Hanqing Xu
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured alloys; machine learning; materials design; computational optimization; high-throughput screening
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Research on the Design and Fabrication of Cellulose Nanohybrid Materials
edited by Huihui Wang
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellulose nanocomposites; advanced materials; regular structure; multi-functionalization; marine desalination; smart wearable electronic; solar water evaporation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Lanthanide-Doped Luminescent Nanomaterials: Design, Synthesis, Optical Properties and Applications: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: lanthanide-doped luminescent nanomaterials; upconversion; perovskites; energy transfer; sensing; solid-state lighting; photodetector; anti-counterfeiting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Irradiation Effects on Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: irradiation effects; nanomaterials; defect engineering; defect dynamics; radiation-tolerant materials; in situ characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
Synthesis and Applications of Nanoscale Materials for Renewable Energy submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 611 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar cell; hydrogen production and storage; CO2 conversion; fuel cell and electrolyzer; Li/Na batteries; supercapacitors; water splitting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanomaterials for Inorganic and Organic Solar Cells submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 487 | 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)
Gas-Sensing Properties of Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 24 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; gas sensors; sensor technology; surface modification; nano-structure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

High-Performance Nanoscale Electronic Sensors—Innovations and Applications

edited by and
submission deadline 24 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemical sensors; SERS sensors; gas sensors; wearable devices; self-powered sensors; multimodal sensing; MEMs; machine learning; two-dimensional materials; quantum dots
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanomaterials for Advanced Fibers and Textiles
edited by
submission deadline 24 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; graphene; MXene; carbon nanotubes; silicon dioxide; metal nanoparticles/nanowires; advanced fibers and textiles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Integrated Circuit Research for Nanoscale Field-Effect Transistors: 2nd Edition
edited by Huiyong Hu
submission deadline 24 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: FETs; nanomaterials; nanointegrated circuits; nano-semiconductor device; channel effect; simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Advanced Nanomaterials and Energy Storage Technologies: Supercapacitor and Batteries submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 838 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy conversion; energy storage; batteries; supercapacitors; fuel cells; catalysts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Metal-Based Nanocomposites for Catalytic and Redox-Driven Aqueous Pollutant Remediation submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal-based nanocomposites; water treatment; redox-mediated degradation; catalytic oxidation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Green Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites for Water Remediation: Synthesis and Current Applications
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: biogenic nanoparticles; water remediation; pollution; nanocomposites; adsorption; green synthesis; polymer membranes; nano sorbents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Electrochemical and Electrocatalysis Performance of Functional Nanomaterials
edited by Qiu Jiang
submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysis; electrochemical charge transfer; electrochemistry; electrochemical devices; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advances and Innovations in Glancing Angle Deposition and Related Nanostructures
edited by , Jitendra P. Singh and Tansel Karabacak
submission deadline 27 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2982 | Submission Open
Keywords: oblique angle deposition; glancing angle deposition; nanostructures; thin films; nanoengineering; surface morphology; optical coatings; sensors; catalysis; microelectronics; photonic devices; biomedical applications; energy devices; MEMS/NEMS; vapor deposition; nanostructuring; controlled growth; substrate engineering; nanostructured surfaces; deposition techniques; thin-film growth; simulations; numerical calculations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
The Application of Nanoscale Materials in Batteries, Sensors and Supercapacitors (2nd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5155 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale materials; batteries; sensors; supercapacitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Characterization and Properties of Nanostructures in Liquids and Liquid/Liquid Interfaces submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3749 | Submission Open
Keywords: interfacial rheology; rheology; emulsions; foams; gels; soft matter; colloids; surfactants; proteins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Nanosomes in Precision Nanomedicine (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3522 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanosomes; nanomedicine; liposomes; niosomes; transfersomes; exosomes; nanocarrier; drug delivery; targeted delivery; disease treatment; cancer therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nonlinear Optics and Ultrafast Lasers in Nanosystems
edited by Jiang Wang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2734 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinear optics; ultrafast lasers; nanomaterials; functional devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Magnetron Sputtering-Obtained Nanomaterials: From Synthesis to Electronic and Optoelectronic Applications
edited by Claudia Mihai and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1875 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetron sputtering; thin films; nanomaterials; electronic devices; optoelectronic devices; memristors; sensors; 2D materials; machine learning; combinatorial synthesis; modeling and simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advanced Studies in Wide-Bandgap Nanomaterials and Devices
edited by and Wei Huang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1779 | Submission Open
Keywords: Wide-Bandgap (WB) semiconductors; WB semiconductor theoretical modeling; WB semiconductor preparation and doping; WB semiconductor surface treatment; WB semiconductor performance characterization; WB semiconductor energy conversion; WB semiconductor optoelectronics; WB semiconductor power electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advanced Nanotechnology in Fuel Cells
edited by Lin Ge
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1345 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuel cells; nanomaterials; nanostructures; heterogeneous catalysis; interface engineering; surface nanotechnology; mixed ionic electronic conduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Borophene and Boron-Based Nanomaterials
edited by Guoan Tai and Chuang Hou
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 981 | Submission Open
Keywords: borophene; boron-based compounds; metal borides; two-dimensional materials; sensors; detectors; catalysts; solar cells; battery; supercapacitor
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Nanomaterials for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Pollutants, Hydrogen Evolution and Ammonia Production
edited by Jing Feng
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 723 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; degradation; hydrogen production; ammonia synthesis; visible light; energy bands; heterojunctions; surface properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Exploring the Nanoscale Diversity of Metal Oxides and Their Advanced Electronic and Energy Storage Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 633 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal oxides; nanoparticles; nanostructures; nanocomposites; thin films; electronic applications; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
New Synthetic Approaches for the Preparation of Nanomaterials Active in Catalysis and Photocatalysis submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 586 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous catalysts; hybrid materials; photocatalysis; green synthesis; nanostructures; metal nanoparticles; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
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