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Advanced Nanomaterials for Bioimaging: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1101 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterial; nanoparticle; nanorod; core– shell nanomaterial; imaging agent; magnetic resonance imaging; X-ray computed tomography (CT); fluorescent imaging; acoustic imaging; theragnostic agent
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Novel Electrode Materials for Solid-State Batteries
edited by Lin Mei
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 856 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrode materials; ionic conductivity; interfacial stability; electrode– electrolyte interface; high energy density; composite electrode; all-solid-state battery architecture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Trends and Prospects in Gas-Sensitive Nanomaterials
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submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 659 | Submission Open
Keywords: Gas sensors; health and safety monitoring; gas-sensitive nanomaterials; metal oxide and carbon-based materials; graphene; MXenes; metal– organic frameworks; nanocomposites; computational modelling and machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advanced Nanoscale Materials and (Flexible) Devices: 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; flexible devices; nanophase; chemistry; physics; electronics; healthcare; energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Graphene and Other 2D Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional materials; graphene; synthesis; electronic devices; photonic devices; electrochemical devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Advances in Biomimetic Micro/Nanostructured Surfaces and Interfaces
edited by Dongliang Tian, Xiaofang Zhang, and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: bionic; microstructured materials and their manufacture; surface– interface research; liquid transport and its mechanisms of action; fog collection; controlled separation; structure– performance relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Advances in Boron Nitride Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, and Reinforcing Composites
edited by , Sohail M. A. K. Mohammed and Tanaji Paul
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: boron nitride; nanoplatelets; nanotubes; synthesis; characterization; composites; mechanical behavior; thermal properties; wear characteristics
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Biomedical Applications of Metal Nanomaterials
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submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; biochemistry; cell membrane; ionic chances
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanostructured Materials for Heterogeneous Electrocatalysis
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submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocatalysts; heterogeneous electrocatalysis; biomass conversion and utilization; defect electrocatalysis; MOFs catalysts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Light-Driven Nanocatalysts for Wastewater Treatment
edited by , Liangshu Xia and
submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater; advanced treatment technologies; light-driven nanocatalysts; solar energy; semiconductor nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
New Trends in Nanoscale Photonic Crystals and Their Photovoltaic Properties
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submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: photonic crystals; photovoltaic devices; electrochromic devices; photonics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Magnetization and Magnetic Disorder at the Nanoscale
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submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12681 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic materials synthesis; magnetic properties; nanoscale magnetism; magnetic disorder; magnetic oxides; ferrites; diluted magnetic oxides; manganites; magnetic nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
2D Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage
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submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3017 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional (2D); energy conversion and storage; solar cells and fuel cells; batteries; capacitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Advances in Theoretical and Computational Physics of Low-Dimensional Materials
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submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 583 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional materials; structure; simulation; theoretical; computational
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Computational Design of Nanostructures and Related Experimental Validation
edited by Xiaoli Yuan
submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 433 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational; simulation; first-principles calculations; molecular dynamics; experimental Validation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Advanced Thermoelectric Nanomaterials, Devices and Applications
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submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectric properties; nanomaterials; thermal management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advances in Nanobiotechnology and Nanobiophysics: Innovations and Methodological Breakthroughs in Atomic Force Microscopy
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submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: atomic force microscopy; protein dynamics; biomolecules mechanics; cell mechanics; membrane biophysics; artificial intelligence; regenerative medicine; gene editing; drug development; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Engineering of Advanced Functional Nanomaterials by Laser, Plasma and Radiation-Assisted Techniques
edited by Nicu Doinel Scarisoreanu and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1827 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser processing; plasma processing; radiation processing; nanoclusters & nanostructures; nanomaterials & nanocomposites; surface structuring; thin films & multilayers; functional properties engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Two Dimensional Nanostructures with Efficient Catalytic Performance for Energy and Environment Applications submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 674 | Submission Open
Keywords: CO2 reduction reaction; oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions; photocatalysis; nanocatalysts; water purification
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Nanomaterials for Environment Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Application
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 25415 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechano-chemical synthesis of nanoparticles; photocatalysis; pyrocatalysis; piezocatalysis; tribocatalysis; magnetocatalysis; ferro/pyroelectric nanomaterials; nanoparticles for environmental application; nanomaterials for medical application; nanomaterials for energy harvesting and conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Self-Assembled Nanocomposites and Nanostructures for Environmental and Energic Applications submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12877 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; nanostructures; self-assembly; photocatalyst; biosensors; energy materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Laser-Matter Interaction for Nanostructuration: From Fundamentals to Optical, Electrochemical, Magnetic and Electrical Quantum Sensing submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8853 | Submission Open
Keywords: near-field-induced spatially-confined photochemical deposition; laser-assisted chemical vapor deposition (LCVD); laser dewetting of metals; laser ablation; laser vaporization; pulsed laser deposition (PLD); sensing and biosensing; plasmonics; fundamentals quantum sensing; optical quantum sensing; electrochemical quantum sensing; magnetic quantum sensing; electrical quantum sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Nanophotonic: Structure, Devices and System
edited by Jiangluqi Song
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6459 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanophotonics; nanostructures; plasmonics; nanotheranostics; photonic devices; nanofabrication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Featured Reviews in Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4936 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical chemistry; nanoscale; heterogeneous catalysis; electrochemistry; sensing; gas storage; thermodynamics; nanomechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials–Surface Chemistry of Graphene and Graphene Oxide
edited by Silvia Villar-Rodil
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2192 | Submission Open
Keywords: graphene; graphene oxide; chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—Women in Nanomaterials submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1609 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; 2D materials; 2D transition metal sulfides/oxides; metal/organic frameworks; mxene; energy conversion; energy storage; CO2 CCS; solar photocatalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; environmental remediation; gas adsorption and storage; H2 production and storage; tissue engineering; cellulose nanocrystals; lignin nanoparticles
Advanced Nanocatalysis in Environmental Applications
edited by Yanqing Jiao
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1467 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocatalysis; environmental remediation; pollutant degradation; green chemistry; sustainable catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—Recent Advances in the Synthesis, Interfacial and Structural Properties of Nanosystems
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1424 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; colloids; emulsions; surfactants; proteins; polymers; adsorption; reactions; films; forces; measurement techniques; charge transfer; electrochemistry; electrocatalysis; energy production and storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Perspectives on Physics of Advanced Nanomaterials and Interfaces
edited by , , Michele Perego and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 1145 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; interfaces; processing techniques; characterization techniques; theoretical models and simulations; nanodevices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—Theoretical Design of Green Chemistry Nanomaterials
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1018 | Submission Open
Keywords: green chemistry; sustainable nanomaterials; computational chemistry; eco-friendly synthesis; molecular modeling; catalysis design; nanostructures; renewable resources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—2D Materials and Heterostructures: Synthesis, Processing, and Device Applications submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 838 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials: graphene; transition metal dichalcogenides; h-BN; Xenes (silicene; stanene; phosphorene; etc.); MXenes; magnetic layered materials; van der Waals heterostructures and 2D alloys; large-area growth methods for 2D materials (CVD; MOCVD; MBE; PLD; ALD); the advanced characterization of 2D materials and heterostructures (Atomic resolution TEM; Scanning probe Microscopies; Raman; optical and photoelectron spectroscopy; ...); theoretical modelling; electronic/optoelectronics applications (digital; RF; photodetectors; flexible/wearable electronics); sensors (environmental; chemical; biomedical applications); quantum technologies; energy technologies (light harvesting; thermoelectrics; batteries/supercapacitors; hydrogen evolution reaction)
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Fabrication and Application of Polymer-Based Nanomaterials
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 776 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based nanomaterials; biomimetic materials; composite materials; surface modifications; stimuli-responsive; functional nanomaterials; synthetic and natural polymers; micropatterns
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Nanostructured Semiconductors for Advanced Photodiodes, Photodetectors and Thin-Film Photovoltaics submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 616 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale heterojunctions; thin-film photovoltaic materials; nanophotonic engineering; carrier recombination suppression; energy conversion materials; spectral response engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
The Application of 2D Nanomaterials in Enhancing the Performance of Multifunctional Coatings
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 605 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D nanomaterials; coatings; graphene; hexagonal boron nitride
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Mechanical, Physical Properties and Thermal Characteristics of Nanofiller-Reinforced Composites
edited by Jiaxing Shao and Ying Li
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 549 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanofiller; composite materials; microstructure design; performance characterization; functionalization; strengthening mechanism; theoretical modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Nanomaterials and Nanostructures for Spintronic Terahertz Devices
edited by , and Liang Cheng
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 454 | Submission Open
Keywords: spintronics; terahertz; THz emitters; THz modulators; THz detectors; nanomaterials; nanostructures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
State of the Art in Nanotoxicology submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 277 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotoxicology; in vitro; in silico; NGRA; cytotoxicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials: Exosome-Based Nanomaterials
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal nanoparticles; polymeric nanoparticles; liposomes; carbon-based nanomaterials; exosomes; imaging; drug delivery; immunotherapy; cancer therapy; targeting; biologics; tissue regeneration; safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials: Single-Atom Catalysts in Electrocatalytic and Photocatalytic Processes submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open
Keywords: single-atom catalysts (SACs); atomic-level dispersion; electrocatalytic applications; photocatalytic mechanisms; active site engineering; energy conversion and storage; electronic structure calculations; synergistic catalytic effects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—Nanomaterial-Reinforced Metal, Ceramic, and Polymer Matrix Composites and Their Applications
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; metallic nanocomposite; ceramic; polymer; nanofiber; graphene; thermal stability; energy harvesting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Luminescent Nanoprobes for Biomedical Imaging, Treatment and Detection
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: luminescence nanoprobes; phosphorescent nanoprobes; luminescence imaging; theranostics; phototherapy; photoluminescence; fluorescence; nanomedicine; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanobiotechnology in Biology and Medicine submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanobiotechnology; medicine; environment; systems biology; genome editing; drug delivery; diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Applications and Research of Nanocarriers and Nanopesticides in Agriculture
edited by , Xiaohong Pan, and Rongbo Wang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaetrials; nanopesticides; nanocarriers; targeted release; plant protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology in Agriculture)
Thermally Conductive Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications
edited by Yong Zhang and Xinfeng Wu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic thermal management; energy storage and conversion; aerospace thermal regulation; industrial heat exchange systems
Research on the Optical, Electrical, and Thermal Properties and Applications of Hybrid Nanomaterials
edited by , Pallavi Kumari, Pawel Jarka and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconducting polymers; conjugated polymers; organic electronics; organic solar cells; OFETs; polymer composites; thin films
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Advances in Bioactive Materials for Nanomedicine
edited by Francesca Corsi, and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal nanoparticles; nanozymes; biomimetic nanomaterials; surface functionalization; drug delivery; biofabrication; flow synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Recent Advances in Antibacterial Nanoscale Materials
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibacterial; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanomaterials-Based Memristors for Neuromorphic Systems
edited by Lifeng Liu, Zheng Zhou and Yulin Feng
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; memristor; neuromorphic computing; bionic system; architecture; bio-inspired electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Plasmonic Nanoparticle-Based Platforms for Efficient (Bio)Sensing submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasmonic nanoparticles; plasmonic nanoplatforms; biosensors; chemical sensing; contaminant detection; monitoring nanodevices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Enhancing Energy Storage in Batteries and Devices Through Nanoscale Strategies
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; potassium-ion batteries; aqueous zinc-ion batteries; capacitors; energy storage applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
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