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Nanomaterials in Catalysis for Environmental and Energy Applications

edited by

Inmaculada Velo-Gala

Eliana Sousa Da Silva

María de los Ángeles Fontecha Cámara

Maria Victoria López Ramón

and

María Del Pilar Fernández-Poyatos

submission deadline 10 Sep 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 22030

Keywords: nanocatalysts synthesis; metal-free nanomaterials; metalic nanomaterials; photocatalytic materials; electrocatalytic materials; nanomaterials in advanced oxidation processes; nanomaterials in analytical methods; contaminant detection; water splitting (for H2 and/or O2 generation); CO2 reduction

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

Nanostructure-Based Energy Electrocatalysis

edited by

Xiangzhi Cui

and Ruguang Ma

submission deadline 10 Sep 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15622

Keywords: nanostructures; nanomaterials; interface engineering; electrocatalysis; electrosynthesis; electrolysis of water; fuel cells; piezoelectric catalysis

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

Design and Synthesis of New Photoactive Perovskite Nanomaterials

edited by

Julia Pérez-Prieto

and

Raquel E. Galian

submission deadline 10 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15592

Keywords: photoactive nanomaterials; upconversion nanoparticles; halide perovskite nanocrystals; photocatalysis; broad absorption range; emissive devices

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

Environmental Analysis and Environmental Processes of Nanomaterials

edited by Le Yue,

Feiran Chen

and

Baoshan Xing

submission deadline 10 Sep 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14823

Keywords: nanomaterials; environmental applications; sampling and analysis; environmental behavior; biological impacts

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

Nanocatalysts for Environmental Remediation

edited by

Xilin Wu

submission deadline 10 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8786

Keywords: nanocatalysts; environmental remediation; water treatment; soil remediation; advanced oxidation process; CO2 conversion; catalytic oxidation; catalytic reduction

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

New Trends in Plasma Technology for Nanomaterials and Applications

edited by Zhiqiang Chen and

Anton Nikiforov

submission deadline 10 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6716

Keywords: nanomaterials; plasma technology; plasma treatment; plasma synthesis; plasma processing; surface modification/ surface functionalization; energy; catalysis; environment

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

Nanostructured Electrocatalysts

edited by

Wei Zhang

and

Weitao Zheng

submission deadline 10 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3579

Keywords: electrocatalysis; nanomaterials; surface and interface; structural characterization; active site

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

Study on the Thermoelectric Properties of Nanostructured Materials

edited by Qiang Zhang, Shaoping Chen and Nagendra Singh Chauhan

submission deadline 10 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3473

Keywords: thermoelectric properties; nanomaterials; charge carrier scattering; phonon scattering; electronic energy band structure; carrier effective mass; carrier mobility; phonon velocity

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

Development and Application of Novel Characterization Techniques for Magnetic Materials and Devices at the Nanoscale

edited by Zi'an Li and Thomas Feggeler

submission deadline 10 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1974

Keywords: nanoscale magnetism; ultrafast magnetism; magnetization dynamics; ultrafast transmission electron microscopy; ultrafast X-ray scattering and microscopy; pump– probe techniques

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

Innovations in Nano-Based Optoelectronic Devices

edited by

Qinghua Zhao

submission deadline 10 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1199

Keywords: nanotechnology; optoelectronics; photodetectors; plasmonic; LEDs; solar cells; light– matter interactions

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Gas Capture, Separation and Storage: 2nd Edition

edited by

Zheng Sun

submission deadline 10 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1155

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanophenomenon; nanogeology; CO2/CH4/H2 geo-storage; transport in porous media; advanced nanomaterials for gas capture; separation and storage; mechanisms of gas capture; separation and storage

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

Nano-Adsorbents for the Removal of Heavy Metals and Dyes: 2nd Edition

edited by

José Luis Barriada Pereira

submission deadline 10 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 157

Keywords: nanomaterials; sorbents; pollution; surface phenomena; metals; dyes; regeneration

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

Nonlinear Optical Property and Sensing Applications of Nanomaterials

edited by Fang Wang

submission deadline 10 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 110

Keywords: saturable absorber; optical modulation; ultrafast fiber lasers; nonlinear optical devices; fiber laser sensing

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

New Insights into the Therapeutic Efficacy of Nanomaterials

edited by

Jose L. Arias

submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: ligand-mediated delivery; stimuli-sensitive nanomaterials; image-guided drug delivery; nanotheranosis; biological barriers; nanoparticles; stimuli-sensitive nanomaterials; passive drug targeting; active drug targeting

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Soft and Wearable Electronics

edited by

Chien-Chung Shih

Donglai Zhong

and

Deyu Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13477 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; stretchable materials; polymeric materials; 1D materials; 2D materials; wearable electronics; transistors; sensors; bioelectronics

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Photocatalysis

edited by

Yajun Wang

Mingxuan Sun

and

Zhiwu Chen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8942 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; photoelectrocatalysis; environmental applications; water splitting; carbon dioxide reduction; hydrogen peroxide production; nanomaterials and nanocomposites; metal oxides; metal sulfide; and metal-organic frameworks (MOF)

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

Nonlinear Optics in Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials

edited by Dawei Li and Mengmeng Wang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7977 | Submission Open

Keywords: nonlinear optics; low-dimensional materials; nanostructures; nonlinear optical metasurfaces; optical harmonic generation; nonlinear optical absorption; nonlinear optical characterization; nonlinear optical imaging; nonlinear optical applications

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

Advances in Semiconductor Materials for Perovskite Solar Cells

edited by

Long Zhou

and Xing Guo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7565 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite materials; electrode materials; hole transport materials; electron transport materials; photovoltaic device

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

Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity of Nanoparticles

edited by Brigita Tomšič

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5720 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; functionalization; surface modification; hygiene and infection control; antioxidant therapies; environment; toxicity; oxidative stress; biocompatibility; risk management

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

2D Materials and van der Waals Heterostructures for Optoelectronic Devices

edited by

Yue Wang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5720 | Submission Open

Keywords: TMDs; van der Waals heterostructures; optoelectrical devices; material engineering; 2D Materials

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

Preparation, Characterization, Properties, Simulation, and Applications of Nanostructured Materials

edited by

Thomas Dippong

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5637 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; graphene-based composites; organic coatings/films; thermal or magnetic properties; semiconducting nanoparticles; dental gels; adhesives; resins; and composites; water treatment; pollutant removal by nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Heterogeneous Photocatalysts Based on Nanocomposites

edited by Jianjun Yang,

Bo Weng

and Cong Wang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5585 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; photocatalysts; degradation; environmental remediation; solar energy conversion; wastewater treatment; pollution remediation

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

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for Fuel Cells

edited by

Jinlong Zou

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4115 | Submission Open

Keywords: aqueous electrolyte/ionic liquids; carbon-based nanocatalysts; electrode support material; electrode catalysts; energy conversion and storage; ion-exchange membranes; noble/non-noble metals-based catalysts; nanoscale bio-based materials

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

Advanced Nanostructures for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage

edited by

Barbara Ballarin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3673 | Submission Open

Keywords: photovoltaics; nanomaterials; nanostructures; interface engineering; mesoporous nanomaterials; fuel cell; lithium-ion battery; supercapacitors; electrocatalysis; well-defined nanostructures; nanocomposites

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

Modelling and Mechanical Behaviour of Nanostructured Materials

edited by

Elisabetta Canetta

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3211 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial nanomaterials; smart nanomaterials; metamaterials; computational modelling: computational simulation; mathematical modelling; nanoelectronics; nanobiophysics; nanoenergy; nanobiophotonics

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

Perovskite Nanostructures: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by Jianxi Yao and Jia Xu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3057 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite nanostructures; perovskite thin film; synthesis; optoelectronics; solar cells; sensors; light-emitting diodes; energy storage; photodetectors; catalysis

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

Nanostructured Materials and Their Composites for Biosensing Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Furong Tian

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1557 | Submission Open

Keywords: rapid diagnostic test; lateral flow assay; novel metal nanoparticles; graphene; magnetic nanoparticles; polymer; surface functionalization; colorimetric biosensors; electrochemical biosensors; biosensor arrays

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

Applications of Metallic Nanoparticles in Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Sensing

edited by

Jing Yu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1046 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic nanoparticles; surface-enhanced Raman scattering; nanosynthesis; characterization techniques; plasmonic effects; SERS enhancement mechanisms; surface modification; nanocomposites; hybrid structures

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

The Application of Nanoscale Materials in Batteries, Sensors and Supercapacitors (2nd Edition)

edited by

Jipeng Cheng

and

Jun Wang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 728 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale materials; batteries; sensors; supercapacitors

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

Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for Environmental Remediation and Food Safety

edited by

Ha-Jin Lee

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 557 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanocomposites; wastewater treatment; adsorbents; heavy metal removal; oil/water separation; (photo)catalysts; desalination; food safety; microbial contamination; foodcapsulations

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

Research on Antibacterial Properties of Metal-Based Nanomaterials

edited by

Richard Bright

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 529 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibacterial; bactericidal; antibiotic resistance; biofilm; antifouling; metal nanomaterials; metal-based nanoparticles; nanotechnology; nanomaterials

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

Linear and Nonlinear Optical Properties of Nanomaterials

edited by

Bo Guo

and

Linjun Li

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; 2D materials; nonlinear optics; saturable absorbers; fiber lasers; solid lasers

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

Infrared–Controlled Nanomaterials

edited by Yakun Wang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; infrared emission; light-emitting diodes; photodetectors; solar energy harvesting

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

Advanced Photo/Electrocatalytic Nanomaterials for Environmental and Energy Applications

edited by

Rui Li

, Huibin Ge, Jian Xuan and

Jianxin Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

Keywords: photo/electrocatalytic technology; semiconductor nanomaterials; solar energy; wastewater degradation; water splitting; hydrogen energy; ammonia synthesis

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

Plasma Processing of Nanomaterials

edited by

Walter Varhue

and Son Van Nguyen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma enhanced deposition; plasma enhanced epitaxial growth; plasma enhanced reactive sputter deposition; optical and electronic properties; microelectronic devices

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

Nanostructures for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding and Microwave Absorption

edited by

Lian Shen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic interference shielding; microwave absorption; nanostructures

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

Catalysis by Metal-Oxide Nanostructures—2nd Edition

edited by

Sónia Carabineiro

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal oxides; mixed metal oxides; nanostructures; catalysis

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

Design of Nanomaterials by Computer Simulation and Artificial Intelligence Approaches (2nd Edition)

edited by

Guang-Ping Zheng

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: Ab initio simulation; high-throughput simulation and algorithm; phase-field simulation; data-driven prediction on materials; machine learning for inter-atomic potentials; machine learning and deep learning methods; nanostructured materials

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

Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Photocatalyst and Gas Sensor

edited by Kyeongheon Kim and

Sun-Woo Choi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalyst; gas sensor; nanomaterial; electronic device; optical devices; nano and micro fabrication; characterization

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

Extracellular Vesicles: Nanotechnology-Based Isolations, Characterizations, and Applications for Cancer Diagnostics and Monitoring

edited by

Xiaohua Huang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: extracellular vesicles; isolation; characterization; cancer; diagnostics; monitoring; treatment

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

Advanced Fiber Laser (2nd Edition)

edited by

Pu Zhou

and

Pengfei Ma

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber laser and amplifier; optical fiber; fiber component and device; nonlinear fiber optics; sensing and measuring; laser field manipulation

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

Optoelectronic Functional Nanomaterials and Devices

edited by

and

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8639 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescence; photocatalysis; nanogenerators; lithium-ion batteries; photovoltaics; X-ray imaging; metamaterials; metastructures; plasma; sensors

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

Photofunctional Nanomaterials and Nanostructures

edited by

Zhixing Gan

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7981 | Submission Open

Keywords: photofunctional nanomaterials and nanostructures; photon conversion; photoelectronics; photovoltaic; photocatalysis; photoluminescence; biosensing

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

Photoelectrochemical Applications of Quantum Dots and Photofunctional Nanomaterials

edited by

Yang Liu

Hui Huang

and

Haitao Li

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5854 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dots; photofunctional nanomaterials; photoelectrochemical properties; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; biocatalysis

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

Metal-Based Nanomaterials: Fabrications, Optical Properties, and Ultrafast Photonics

edited by

Bo Fu

and

Vittorio Scardaci

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5313 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal-based nanomaterials; metal oxide nanoparticles; fabrications; optical properties; ultrafast photonics; nonlinear optics; nanophotonics; laser photonics; ultrafast optics

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

State-of-the-Art Carbon Related and Low-Dimensional Functional Nanomaterials

edited by

Hiroshi Furuta

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2981 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; carbon nanotubes; layered III– VI metal chalcogenides; low-dimensional semiconductor nanomaterials; low-dimensional photovoltaic nanomaterials; low-dimensional electron nanomaterials; low-dimensional optical nanomaterials

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

Hybrid Nano Polymer Composites (2nd Edition)

edited by

Rumiana Kotsilkova

and

Mariya Aleksandrova

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1111 | Submission Open

Keywords: piesoresistive; thermoresistive; piezoelectric; shape memory; 4D printing; automotive; electronics; energy; healthcare applications

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

Advances in Nanostructured Catalysts for Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Jin You Zheng

and Songjie Li

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 836 | 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)

2D and Carbon Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Storage

edited by

Yutong Gong

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 17847 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional (2D); carbon nanomaterials; energy conversion and storage; solar cells and fuel cells; batteries; capacitors

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

Carbon Nanostructures as Promising Future Materials: 2nd Edition

edited by

Marcel Popa

and

Leonard Ionut Atanase

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15268 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanostructures; graphene; fullerene; nanotube; carbon dots; carbon nanocomposites; support for catalysts; medical applications; energy storage; fuel storage (including hydrogen)

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

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