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Nanomaterials for Chemical Engineering (3rd Edition)

edited by

Meiwen Cao

submission deadline 25 Apr 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9399 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical engineering; nanomaterials; function; application; adsorption; catalyst; coating; pollutant treatment

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

Synthesis & Devices of Graphene-Based 2D Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by

Tamás Szabó

and

Amrita Jain

submission deadline 25 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3314 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; ultrathin films; functionality; graphene; graphene oxide; non-metallic elements; devices; supercapacitors; Li-ion battery; electrochemistry; colloids and surfaces

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

Metal Halide Perovskites-Based Optoelectronics: From Lab to Fab

edited by

Fang Yuan

and Hua Dong

submission deadline 25 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2387 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal halide perovskites; solar cells; light-emitting diodes; photodetectors; lasers; simulations; nanocrystals; device physics; stability

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

Graphene and Other 2D Nanomaterial-Based Composites: From Preparation to Applications

edited by

Guohua Chen

submission deadline 25 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1482 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D nanomaterial; composites; graphene; graphene oxide; surface functionalization; fabrication approaches; materials properties; applications

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

Nanoscale Materials for Detection and Remediation of Water Pollutants

edited by

Lidia Magerusan

submission deadline 25 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 966 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; water pollution; water analysis; electrochemical detection; organic pollutants; inorganic pollutants; pathogens; sensors; filtration systems; water remediation

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

Graphene and Other 2D Layer-Based Nanomaterials for Energy and Sensing Applications

edited by

Maria Brzhezinskaya

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9269 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; graphene derivatives and functionalization; carbon nanotubes and nanofibers; 2D materials; 2D carbon-based nanomaterials; Van der Waals heterostructures; 2D layered hybrid nanomaterials; energy storage; energy conversion; sensing

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

Nanomaterials for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

edited by

Wei Ni

and Lingying Shi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8681 | Submission Open

Keywords: lithium– sulfur batteries; Li-S batteries; nanomaterials; nanostructures; electrodes; electrolytes

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

Thermally Conductive Nanomaterials and Their Applications

edited by

Linghua Tan

and Yi Jin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8122 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; thermal interface materials; composites; thermal conductivity; heat transfer; heat conduction model

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

Superconductivity and Magnetism in Two-Dimensional and Layered Materials

edited by

Erik Piatti

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7883 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; layered materials; superconductivity; magnetism; synthesis and fabrication; characterization techniques; theoretical modelling

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

Progress of Nanoscale Materials in Plasmonics and Photonics

edited by

Nikolaos Kalfagiannis

and Spyros Kassavetis

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5809 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasmonics; nano-photonics; photonics; bio-photonics; integrated circuits; 2D materials

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

Hybrid Nano Polymer Composites (2nd Edition)

edited by

Rumiana Kotsilkova

and

Mariya Aleksandrova

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5327 | 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)

The Future of Nanotechnology: Healthcare and Manufacturing

edited by

Jihua Chen

Zihao Ou

, Kaidong Song and

Seungpyo Hong

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4099 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; AI; AI algorithms; robotics; healthcare; manufacturing; additive manufacturing; battery materials; energy storage and harvest; wearable devices; biomedical devices; drug delivery

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

Organic/Perovskite Solar Cell

edited by

Zhan’ao Tan

and Runnan Yu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4084 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite solar cells; organic solar cells; photovoltaic materials; material chemistry; device physics; device engineering; simulation

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

Recent Developments in Nanochemistry for Heterogeneous Catalysis Advancements (2nd Edition)

edited by

Fátima Mirante

and Pedro Leo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3698 | Submission Open

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

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

A Sustainable Future Using 2D and 1D Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology

edited by

Muralidharan Paramsothy

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3631 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructure; nanodevice; nanocomposite; nanomembrane; nanomedicine; nanocircuit; chemical; physical; biological; thermal; optical; electrical; quantum; catalyst; energy; multifunctional; green; sustainable

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

Enhancing the Mechanical Performance of Metallic Materials Induced by Heterogeneous Nanostructures

edited by

Yongfeng Shen

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3491 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic materials; nanoscale; heterogeneous microstructure; mechanical performance; strengthening

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)

Recent Advancements in Nanostructured Electro/Photocatalysts for Environmental and Energy Applications

edited by

Shaik Gouse Peera

and Gaddam Rajeshkhanna

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2419 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel cells; batteries; supercapacitors; solar cells; microbial/biofuel cells; photocatalysis; photocatalytic degradation of contaminants

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

Functional Nanomaterials for Applications in Renewable Energy and Sensors

edited by

Jerry J. Wu

and

Cheng-Hua Liu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2214 | Submission Open

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

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

Recent Progress in Solar Cells Based on Nanomaterials

edited by Chao Ding and Hua Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2003 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanostructure; photovoltaics; solar cells; carrier dynamics; light harvesting; light management; interface engineering; surface chemistry

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

Application of Nanomaterials in Solid-State Energy Storage Materials and Batteries (Second Edition)

edited by

Zhaoqiang Li

, Zhibao Huo and

Qiang Pang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1731 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state batteries; nanomaterials; solid electrolytes; battery integration; solid interface chemistry

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

Nanoscale Microscopy Techniques for Energy Materials

edited by

Masaki Takeguchi

and Emi Kano

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1688 | Submission Open

Keywords: TEM; SEM; SPM; synchrotron-based microscopy; nanoparticle; thin film; surface; interface; catalyst; power semiconductor; 2D material

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

Advanced Nanostructured Membranes

edited by

Haochen Zhu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1383 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured; membranes; material; function; water treatment; gas separation

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

Advanced Understanding of Metal-Based Catalysts

edited by

Patricia Concepción Heydorn

and

Daviel Gómez Acosta

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1203 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalysis; metal-based catalysts; spectroscopy; DFT; modeling; kinetics

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

Perspectives on Physics of Advanced Nanomaterials and Interfaces

edited by

Daniel Moraru

Judy Z. Wu

, Michele Perego and

Felicia Iacomi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 1032 | 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)

Porous Materials for Wastewater Treatment (2nd Edition)

edited by

Jiaqiang Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 996 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; wastewater treatment; biotemplate; heavy metals; phosphate removal; COD

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

Theoretical and Computational Study and Modelling on Novel Nanostructures

edited by

Rossana Dimitri

Francesco Tornabene

and Matteo Viscoti

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 945 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesion; advanced computational methods; complex materials; composite nanobeams; nanoplates and nanoshells; delamination; high-performance computational methods; nano engineering; nonlocal theories; fracture mechanics; size effects

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

Carbon Nanomaterials for Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalysts

edited by

Diego Cazorla-Amorós

, Atsushi Gabe and Jhony Xavier Flores-Lasluisa

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel cells; electrolyzers; metal– air batteries; water treatment; electrochemical sensors; carbon material; energy conversion; electrocatalysts; hybrid compounds; electrochemical reactions

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

Preparation of High-Performance Nanofiber Membranes for Separation Applications

edited by

Guangfa Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofiber membranes; high performance; separation applications; electrospinning; membrane fabrication; surface modification; porosity control

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

Photoelectrochemical Applications of Quantum Dots and Photofunctional Nanomaterials

edited by

Yang Liu

Hui Huang

and

Haitao Li

submission deadline 9 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9964 | Submission Open

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

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

Novel Photonic and Electronic Devices Based on Semiconductor Nanomaterials

edited by

Peng Chen

submission deadline 9 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6487 | 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)

Towards Low-Dimensional Materials in Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by Yangen Zhou

submission deadline 9 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3078 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; batteries; fuel cells; solar cells; hydrogen energy

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

Nanoporous Materials for Electrochemical Charge Transfer and Electrocatalysis

edited by

Chunming Zheng

submission deadline 10 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 16167 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoporous materials; electrochemical charge transfer; electrocatalysis; zeolites; mesoporous crystal; metal-organic frameworks; covalence-organic frameworks; metal nanoparticles; inorganic nanoparticles

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

Thermal, Electrical and Thermoelectric Properties of Nanomaterials and Their Applications

edited by

Emigdio Chávez-Ángel

and Alexandros El Sachat

submission deadline 10 May 2025 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal transport; thermal energy harvesting; thermoelectricity; transport properties

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

Current State of the Art of SWCNT, MWCNT, and Mixed CNT (2nd Edition)

edited by

Salomé Soares

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | Viewed by 396 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanotubes; single-wall carbon nanotubes; multi-wall carbon nanotubes; mixed carbon nanotubes; electronics; biomedical; energy; chemical; environmental technologies; catalytic applications

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

Preparation and Application of Nanowires: 2nd Edition

edited by

Vladimir Dubrovskii

submission deadline 16 May 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 17228 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductor nanowires; vapor– liquid– solid growth; selective area growth; ternary III– V nanowires; nanowire heterostructures; growth modeling; optical and structural characterization; crystal phase; applications of nanowires

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

Nonlinear Optics in Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials

edited by Dawei Li and Mengmeng Wang

submission deadline 16 May 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16908 | 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)

Heterogeneous Photocatalysts Based on Nanocomposites

edited by Jianjun Yang,

Bo Weng

and Cong Wang

submission deadline 16 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10318 | 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)

Nanophotonic: Structure, Devices and System

edited by Jiangluqi Song

submission deadline 16 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5175 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanophotonics; nanostructures; plasmonics; nanotheranostics; photonic devices; nanofabrication

(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 16 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4066 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale materials; batteries; sensors; supercapacitors

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

Preparation, Separation, Characterization and Application of Carbon Nanotubes

edited by Zhao Li

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8945 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanotubes; purification; enrichment; transistors; sensors

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

Advanced Nanostructured Electrode Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion Systems

edited by

Yarong Zheng

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4024 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrode material; energy storage; batteries; electrode; cathode; anode; fuel cells

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

Featured Reviews in Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale

edited by

Barbara Bonelli

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3632 | 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)

Development and Evaluation of Nanomaterials for Agriculture

edited by

Yulong Zhang

, Yonglin Liu and

Huayi Chen

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3384 | Submission Open

Keywords: fertilizers; biochar; clay; pesticide; environmental functional materials; microplastics; soil pollution; wastewater

Characterization and Properties of Nanostructures in Liquids and Liquid/Liquid Interfaces

edited by

Thibault Roques-Carmes

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3077 | 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)

Applications of Functional Nanomaterials in Biomedical Science

edited by

Goran Kaluđerović

and

Nebojša Pantelić

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2346 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical science; drug delivery; therapeutics; anticancer; antibacterial; toxicology; diagnostics; imaging; tissue engineering

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

Harvesting Electromagnetic Fields with Nanomaterials: Selected Papers from the International Forum on Micro-Nano Technology and Composites

edited by Junfeng Yan, Jiaolong Liu and Zhen Wang

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1902 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic wave absorption; nanocomposites; wave absorbing materials; metamaterial; ultraviolet; first-principle

Synthesis, Chemical-Physical Properties and Applications of Quantum Dots Nanocrystals

edited by

Francesca Stefania Freyria

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1532 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dots; semiconductor; nanocrystal; surface effect; electrical conductivity; fluorescence; optical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)

Stimuli-Responsive Nanomaterials for Imaging and Therapy

edited by

Lihui Yuwen

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1375 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli-responsive; nanomaterials; imaging; diagnostics; therapy; cancer; infection; tissue engineering

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

Nanomaterials and Water Treatment: Pharmaceutical Degradation, Membrane Filtration, Adsorption, and Optical Sensors

edited by Wei Wang

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1345 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable nanomaterials; nanofiber membranes; metal– organic frameworks as catalysts and antibacterial agents; metallic oxide; removal of heavy metals; removal of organic compounds

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

Nanoscale Adsorbents for the Removal of Heavy Metals and Dyes

edited by

José Luis Barriada

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 746 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale; sorbents; pollution; surface phenomena; heavy metals; dye; regeneration

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

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