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Nanomaterials for Smart Systems: AI-Driven Design and Integrated Devices

edited by

Monica Florescu

submission deadline 16 May 2026 | Viewed by 337

Keywords: AI-driven materials discovery; neuromorphic computing; autonomous synthesis; nanomaterials; smart sensors; integrated devices; nanomedicine

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

Carbon-Based Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites: Preparation and Applications in Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by Hong Shang and

Bing Sun

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4541 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon; nanomaterial; nanocomposite; biomass; organic porous polymer; energy storage/conversion; catalysis

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

Design and Fabrication of Nanostructured Metamaterials: Bridging Nanophotonics to Next-Generation Optical Technologies

edited by

Yongzhi Cheng

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3569 | 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)

Luminescence Properties and Bio-Applications of Nanomaterials

edited by Sergii Golovynskyi

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2828 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructures; quantum dots; nanowires; nanoparticle; nanocrystal; imaging; diagnostics; therapy; near infrared; biophotonics

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

Preparation, Properties and Applications of Nanostructured Thin Films

edited by

Xiang Yu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1821 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured thin films; thin film fabrication; functional coatings; optoelectronic devices; energy storage; sensors; surface characterization; nanomaterials; thin film applications

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

Nanomaterials in Electrochemistry: Synthesis and Applications of Electrocatalysts

edited by

Jing Hu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1352 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; electrocatalysis; rational synthesis; defect engineering; heterostructures; single-atom catalysts; in situ/operando characterization

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

New Insights in Nanomaterials for Packaging Applications

edited by

Changqing Fang

and

Youliang Cheng

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1080 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; novel nanomaterials; smart packaging; sustainable packaging solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Magnetic Nanomaterials: Properties, Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Yue Wang

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1050 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic nanomaterials; nanomagnetism; synthesis strategies; green synthesis; template-assisted synthesis; spintronics; targeted therapy; quantum information science; superparamagnetism; structure– property relationship; bottom-up/top-down fabrication

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

Research Progress of Graphene-Based Photodetectors

edited by Carmela Bonavolontà

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1005 | Submission Open

Keywords: photodetectors; heterojunctions; graphene; carbon nanotubes; quantum sensors; optoelectronics

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

Advancement in Ultrafast Laser Fabrication and Nanoengineering of Materials

edited by

Jijil JJ Nivas

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 748 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser-induced periodic surface structuring (LIPSS); laser-induced direct writing; surface functionalization with laser; laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT); pulsed laser deposition (PLD)

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

Experimental Analysis and Numerical Simulations of Porous Media or Fluid Flowing at Nanoscale

edited by

Jingjing Guo

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 739 | Submission Open

Keywords: unconventional reservoir; pore structure characterization; fluid transport; mathematical modeling; experiment; confined phase bahavior

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

Study on Electronic and Structural Properties of Graphene

edited by Noelia Rubio

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; few-layer graphene; electronic properties; chemical stability; flexibility; structural properties; surface area; graphene functionalization

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

Advanced Nanostructured Plasmonic Sensors

edited by

Daniel García-Lojo

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 285 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; plasmonics; sensing; self-assembly; nanostructured materials; LSPR; SERS

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

Quantum Dots in LED and Advanced Display Technologies

edited by

Junjie Hao

Haodong Tang

and

Lei Jin

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dots; QLED; advanced displays; color conversion; surface passivation; stability; micro-LED/mini-LED integration; optoelectronic devices

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

TERA-MIR Photonics, Materials and Devices

edited by

Mauro Fernandes Pereira

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: terahertz; mid-infrared; photonics; lasers; detectors; devices; THz materials; THz devices; medical diagnostics

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

Nanostructured Advanced Materials for CO₂ Capture and Utilization

edited by

Hafezeh Nabipour

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 capture; carbon sequestration; adsorption; nanostructured adsorbents; metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); covalent-organic frameworks (COFs); zeolites; MXenes; boron nitride; amine-functionalized nanomaterials; carbon-based nanostructures; nanocomposites/nanohybrids; gas separation; green chemistry; CO2 utilization

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

Electrochemical Energy Storage Nanomaterials for Batteries and Supercapacitors

edited by Bao Liu and Dongting Zhang

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: battery; anode; cathode; electrolyte

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

Structural Regulation and Design of Carbon Nanomaterials

edited by Wei Wang and Zhiwei Xu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanofibers; graphene quantum dots; element doping; functionalization; defect engineering; molecular dynamics; hierarchical structures; structure– property relationships

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

Nanomaterials for Biomedicine and Nanotheranostics

edited by

Veronica Vighetto

submission deadline 22 May 2026 | Viewed by 298 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomaterials; nanomedicine; nanotheranostic; nanocarriers

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

Synthesis, Electrical Properties and Applications of Carbon-Based Nanocomposites

edited by Xianghai Song and Yangyang Yang

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2378 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based materials; functionalized carbon materials; graphene and its derivatives; bio-based carbon materials; preparation; characterization; applications

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

Magnetics Meets Optics: Nanomaterials for Emerging Technologies and Applications

edited by Shirong Lin, Li Ma and Zhongquan Nie

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1269 | Submission Open

Keywords: light-induced magnetism; magneto-optical materials; angular momentum; ultrafast magnetization dynamics; first-principle calculations; spintronics; hybrid quantum systems; magnetoplasmonics; magnetic resonance; excitons– polaritons

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

Nanomaterials for Stretchable and Wearable Devices

edited by

Weiwei Li

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1074 | Submission Open

Keywords: light-emitting diodes; photodetectors; flexible devices; wearable devices; stretchable devices; display and lighting

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

Advances in Semiconductor Nanowires and Devices: Electrical and Sensing Properties

edited by Nikolay Petkov

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 996 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoelectronics; sensing; semiconductor nanowires; growth; assembly; fabrications; device concepts; performance; sensor testing

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

Photovoltaic Devices Based on Nanomaterials

edited by

Tingwei He

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite; photovoltaic devices; semiconductor optoelectronic materials; nanomaterials

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

Metamaterials and Metasurfaces for Advanced Electromagnetic Wave Manipulation and Applications

edited by

Weiren Zhu

, Linda Shao and

Liming Si

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 19764 | Submission Open

Keywords: metamaterial; metasurface; wave manipulation; stealth technology; polarization control

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

Harvesting Electromagnetic Fields with Nanomaterials

edited by Junfeng Yan, Jiaolong Liu and

Zhen Wang

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9774 | Submission Open

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

Optical Properties of Plasmonic Nanostructures

edited by

Rosen N. Todorov

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5840 | 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)

Practical Perovskite Nanomaterials for Modern Optoelectronic Devices

edited by

Shizhong Yue

and Kuankuan Ren

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5131 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cell; LED; laser; sensor; perovskites; optoelectronics

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

Carbon Nanocomposites for Energy

edited by

Yong Liu

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2351 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanocomposites; energy storage; graphene; carbon nanotubes; batteries; supercapacitors; energy conversion; electrochemical performance; sustainability; renewable energy

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

Multifunctional Nanocomposites: Bridging Innovative Design and Cutting-Edge Applications

edited by

Mohammed Jaouad Meziani

and

Li Cao

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1520 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; nanoparticles; nanotubes; nanowires; nanorods; nanosheets

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Flexible and Wearable Nanoelectronics: From Materials to Devices

edited by

Jiahui Li

and

Bo Wu

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1459 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; energy conversion; flexible electronics; nanomaterials; smart textiles

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

Transformation Optics and Metamaterials

edited by

Nikolaos V. Kantartzis

and Stamatios Amanatiadis

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1309 | Submission Open

Keywords: metasurfaces; numerical analysis; photonics; physics-informed neural networks; time-varying materials; topology optimization

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

Nanoporous Materials for Gas Adsorption and Catalytic Applications

edited by Zhipeng Qie,

Hongxing Dai

and Zhongbao Liu

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 999 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; zeolite; MOFs; adsorption; catalytic oxidation; carbon capture; hydrogenation

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

Emerging 2D Materials for Future Nanoelectronics

edited by Yuehua Xu

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 769 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; nanoelectronics; transition metal dichalcogenides; memristors; van der Waals heterostructures; flexible electronics; field-effect transistors; neuromorphic computing

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

Biomaterials for Drug Delivery and Advanced In Vitro Models in Pharmaceutical Research

edited by

Lorenza Draghi

Clara Mattu

and Viola Sgarminato

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 425 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano- and micro-particles; hydrogels; nano- and micro-gels; tissue models; organ-on-chips; organoids; pollutants; drug screening; delivery of small and biological drugs; gene therapy

Emerging Nanotechnologies for Smart and Functional Medical Implants

edited by

Csaba Balázsi

and Katalin Balázsi

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology-based biomaterials; drug delivery systems; bioactive coatings; biocompatible nanocomposites; biodegradable materials; bone tissue engineering; novel scaffolds by additive manufacturing; surface modification of implants; bone regeneration

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

Nanostructured Electrode Materials for Next-Generation Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by

Sadananda Muduli

and Antonysamy Dennyson Savariraj

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; electrode design; energy storage and conversion; batteries and supercapacitors; electrocatalysis; sustainable synthesis; next-generation technologies

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

Advances in Nanoimprint Technology (2nd Edition)

edited by

Jun Taniguchi

and Noriyuki Unno

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoimprint; nanoprint; lithography; fabrication; biomimetics; device; bio-device; UV-curable resin; transfer material; high refractive index material; optics; anti-reflection; roll-to-roll NIL; metal; ceramics; 2D materials; analysis; process informatics

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

Nanomaterials for Hydrogen Generation and Storage

edited by

Qirui Liang

and Peng Wei

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: green hydrogen; hydrogen storage; electrolysis; solid-state hydrogen storage; hydrogen energy management

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

Nanostructure and Mechanical Properties of High-Entropy Alloys

edited by Di Ouyang

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys; nanostructure; mechanical properties; deformation mechanisms; microstructure– property relationships; additive manufacturing

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

Engineering Nanocomposites for Next-Generation Supercapacitors and Energy Storage Applications

edited by

Sheng Yun Wu

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; supercapacitors; electrochemical energy storage; electrode materials; interface engineering

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

Recent Advances in Nanomaterials for Removal of New Emerging Pollutants from Water/Wastewater (2nd Edition)

edited by

Lidija Ćurković

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11505 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysts; nanoparticles; emerging pollutants; pharmaceuticals; water treatment; wastewater

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

Nanosomes in Precision Nanomedicine (Second Edition)

edited by

Lucia Baldino

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10068 | 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)

Advanced Materials: Sustainable Energy Harvesting, Environmental Cleanup and Functional Application

edited by

Tao Yang

Laipan Zhu

and

Biao Gao

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7953 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen energy; energy harvesting; environmental cleanup; battery; functional material

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

Graphene-Like Nanomaterials: Simulation, Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Teodor I. Milenov

and

Hristiyan A. Aleksandrov

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7037 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene-like phases; nanomaterials; molecular dynamic simulations; X-ray diffractometry; X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; scanning electron microscopy; transmission electron microscopy; Raman spectroscopy; infrared spectroscopy; quantum chemical calculations

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

Nanomaterials 2026: Innovations and Future Perspectives

edited by

Eugenia Valsami-Jones

and

Socorro Vázquez-Campos

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4138 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomedicine; bionanotechnology; catalysis; nanophotonics; nanoelectronics; nanosensors; computational nanoscience; environmental applications

Recent Progress in Nanomaterials for Sustainable Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution in Wastewater and Soil

edited by

Liangjie Fu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3309 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; heavy metal adsorption; waste treatment; soil treatment; sustainable waste management; environmental remediation

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

Nanostructures for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) and Their Applications

edited by

Sabina Botti

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2772 | Submission Open

Keywords: SERS; TERS; nanoscale chemical imaging; nanostructures for SERS; plasmonic

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

Nanostructured Thin Films: Properties, Fabrication and Application

edited by

Ileana Cristina Vasiliu

Stefan-Marian Iordache

and

Bogdan Biță

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2318 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured thin films; deposition techniques; photonics and optoelectronics; flexible and wearable electronics; energy storage and conversion; sensing and environmental monitoring; biocompatible coatings; catalysis and reaction engineering; mechanical reinforcement; simulation and modeling

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

State-of-the-Art Nanostructured Photodetectors

edited by

Qijin Cheng

and Fabi Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2115 | Submission Open

Keywords: photodetectors; nanostructures; two-dimensional materials; quantum confinement; plasmons; metamaterials

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

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