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Perspectives on Physics of Advanced Nanomaterials and Interfaces
edited by , , Michele Perego and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 763 | 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)
Nanomaterials-Based Stretchable Sensors for Bioelectronics
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; flexible; stretchable; sensors; human– machine interactions; bioelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Simulation Study of Nanoelectronics
edited by Yawei Lv
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: simulation; semiconductors; quantum transport; electronic devices; TCAD
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Fabrication of Heterostructured Nanomaterials for Catalysis: 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterostructured nanomaterials; catalytic energy; environmental catalysis; sustainability; photocatalysis; carbon dioxide reduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Thin Films Based on Nanocomposites (2nd Edition) submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 15793 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured thin films; hybrid nanocomposites; polymers; inorganic nanostructures; designing advanced functional nanomaterials through wet and dry methods; laser and vapor deposition techniques; lithography processing; characterization and applications of functional nanomaterials; devices integrating thin films based on nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Carbon Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8285 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon materials; electrochemistry; electroanalysis; electrocatalyst; electrosynthesis; energy conversion; energy storage; environment protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Advanced Nanomaterials for Water Remediation (2nd Edition) submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4700 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; photocatalysis; absorption; filtration; green synthesis; ecotoxicity; eco-physiology; sustainability; water remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Advances in Photonic Metasurfaces and Metastructures submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2933 | Submission Open
Keywords: mie resonances; collective effects; multipole decomposition; high-refractive-index materials; two-dimensional materials; Van der Waals materials; bound states in the continuum; epsilon-near-zero materials; Kerker effect; silicon; hyperbolic dispersion; plasmonic nanostructures; plasmonic sensors; plasmon-induced energy transfer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Functional Oxides with Technological Interest submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2894 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional oxides; nanomaterials; properties; technological applications; structure and microstructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)
Integrated Circuit Research for Nanoscale Field-Effect Transistors
edited by Huiyong Hu
submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1723 | Submission Open
Keywords: FETs; nanomaterials; nanointegrated circuits; nano-semiconductor device; channel effect; simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nano-Optics and Nano-Optoelectronics: Challenges and Future Trends—2nd Edition: Semiconductor Nanophotonics
edited by
submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1585 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-optics; integrated photonics; nano-optoelectronics; flat optics; nano-waveguide chips; optoelectronic integration; metamaterials and metasurfaces; quantum nano-optics; topological photonics; nano-optomechanics; semiconductor nanophotonics; semiconductor materials; optoelectronic devices; quantum dots; photonic technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Noble Metal-Based Nanostructures: Optical Properties and Applications submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1433 | Submission Open
Keywords: noble metal-based nanostructures; gold nanoparticles; silver nanoparticles; optical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Environmental Fate, Transport and Effects of Nanoplastics submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1095 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoplastic; ecotoxicity; fate; transport; environment organism; human; health; socio-economic impacts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Enhancing the Mechanical Performance of Metallic Materials Induced by Heterogeneous Nanostructures
edited by
submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 672 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic materials; nanoscale; heterogeneous microstructure; mechanical performance; strengthening
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
Advances and Innovations in Glancing Angle Deposition and Related Nanostructures
edited by , Jitendra P. Singh and Tansel Karabacak
submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 129 | 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)
Nano-Structured Thin Films: Growth, Characteristics, and Application
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 17 articles | Viewed by 23009 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-structured; nanotechnology; nanoscale; thin films; growth; characteristics; science; coating; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Functional Nanoparticles for Biomedical and Nanomedicine Application
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12475 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite nanomaterials; nanoparticles as biomaterials; synthesis methods for functional nanoparticles; nanomaterials and nanotechnology; biomedical nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Low Dimensional Nanomaterials and Quantum Dots: Low Cost Synthesis, Analysis, and Characterization
edited by Ghassan E. Jabbour
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: low dimensional nanomaterials; quantum dots; optical properties; magnetic properties; electronic properties; medicine; energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Nanomaterials: Electrochemistry and Electro-Analytical Application submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 20851 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemical energy systems (battery; supercapacitor and supercapattery); environmental sustainability; hydrogen evolution reaction; MOFs; oxygen evolution reaction; photovoltaic materials; sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanomaterials for Environment Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Application
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9851 | 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)
Carbon Nanomaterials for Green Energy Storage and Catalysis Applications
edited by , and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7806 | Submission Open
Keywords: batteries; supercapacitors; hybrid supercapacitors; emerging miniature energy storage devices; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; fuel cells; metal-air batteries; moisture-electric generation; water evaporation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Neuromorphic Devices: Materials, Structures and Bionic Applications
edited by and Liqiang Zhu
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7780 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials and nano-structures; neuromorphic computing; artificial synapse; memristor; neuromorphic transistor; synaptic function; perception systems; dendrite integration; learning activities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advanced Nanocomposites for Sensing Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7663 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced nanocomposites; physical sensor; chemical sensor; sensitive mechanism of nanocomposites; sensitive electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanoscale Materials as Catalysts for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6779 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; piezocatalysis; single-atom catalysis; heterogeneous catalysts; surface/interface engineering; defect engineering; new materials; thermodynamics and kinetics of hydrogen evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Advances in Nanomaterials for Optoelectronics: Second Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5849 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterial; perovskite; 2D; solar cell; photodetector; laser; transistor; LED; sensor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery Applications submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4766 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotechnology; biological evaluation; nano-fabrication; cancer treatment; vaccinations; infectious diseases; ocular diseases; nanoparticles; scaling up
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanomaterials for Sensors, Actuators and Environmental Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4728 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanostructures; nanocomposites; nanodevices; sensors; batteries; supercapacitors; (photo)catalysts; energy production; energy storage; water purification; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Advances in Micro and Nanofiber: Fabrication, Properties and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4567 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber; nanofiber; microfiber; fabrication; property; microstructure; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Functional Nanomaterials for Sensing and Detection (2nd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4466 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional nanomaterials; heterogeneous nanostructures; nanopatterned surfaces; sensing performance; surface modification; nanosensors; fast and trace detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanoscale Material-Based Gas Sensors
edited by Jingyuan Liu
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4265 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; gas sensors; nanostructure; nanofabrication; sensing mechanism; sensitivity; selectivity; nanomaterial synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Current Research in Nematic Liquid Crystal Nanocomposites
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4132 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; liquid crystals; nanoparticles; dispersion stabilization; nanoparticle organization; order; surface functionalization; topological defects; theory and simulations; characterization and experimental methods; applications and devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Nanomedicine in Cancers
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3784 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomedicine; cancer markers; drug delivery; cancer therapy; immunotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanostructured Materials in Gas Sensing Applications
edited by Dan Meng
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2988 | Submission Open
Keywords: gas sensors; nanomaterials; metal oxide- and carbon-based sensors; novel materials; leakage detection; low power consumption; sensitivity mechanism analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanomaterials for Novel Photoelectrochemical Devices
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2873 | Submission Open
Keywords: photoelectrochemical; nanomaterials; photoelectrochemical detectors; photocatalysis; photolysis; photoanodes; solid– liquid interface; charge transport; novel device structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Graphene and Graphene-Based Polymer Composites: From Preparation to Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2781 | Submission Open
Keywords: graphene-based composites; graphene; graphene oxide; surface functionalization; fabrication approaches; materials properties; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Design of Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Devices submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2206 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; energy storage; energy conversion; electrochemistry; clean technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Optical and Electrical Properties of Nanostructured Thin Films
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2005 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured thin films; quantum dots; nanoparticles; surface plasmon resonance; multiple exciton generation; optical properties; electrical properties; thin film deposition methods; modeling electrical and optical properties of thin films; applications of thin films
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Storage (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1945 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy conversion; energy storage; battery; supercapacitor; water splitting; solar cell; metal– organic framework; polymer; electrocatalyst
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
2D Materials with Metamaterials in Photonics and Optoelectronics
edited by Qingwei Zhou, Zhihong Zhu and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1053 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional materials; metamaterials; metasurfaces; optoelectronics; photonics
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Functional Graphene-Based Nanodevices: 2nd Edition
edited by and Jian Zhou
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 976 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanodevices; functionalization; synthesis; characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Application of Nanomaterials in the Next-Generation Display Technologies
edited by , Zongtao Li and Guanwei Liang
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanostructure(s); display technologies; organic light-emitting diode displays; quantum dots; perovskite; micro/mini light-emitting diode displays; flexible displays; wearable devices; visual sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advanced Methods for Studying Thermal Parameters (Thermal Conductivity and Temperature) at the Nanoscale
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal conductivity; temperature; nanomaterials; thermal diffusivity; thermal boundary resistance; luminescent thermometry; thermal-wave-based method
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Nanostructures for SERS and Their Applications (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: SERS; TERS; nanoscale chemical imaging; nano-structures for SERS; plasmonic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanostructures for Enhanced Catalytic Activity
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructures for enhancing catalytic activity; metal oxides; metal sulfides; noble metal nanoparticles; selectivity and stability; theoretical calculations; intermediate reaction pathway; electron transfer channel; basic research and industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Electrical, Magnetic and Optical Properties of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials
edited by , Hui Zhang and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional nanomaterials and heterostructures; synthesis of two-dimensional nanomaterials; advanced techniques to probe quantum states; electrical; magnetic; and optical property modulation; optoelectronic and magneto-electronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Mechanical, Thermal and Electrical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites 2nd Edition submission deadline 23 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; mechanical properties; electrical properties; thermal properties; morphology and structure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
From Biomass to Nanomaterials submission deadline 25 Aug 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 21011 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; cellulose nanomaterials; nanocellulose; lignin nanoparticles; green chemistry; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Synthesis & Devices of Graphene-Based 2D Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1189 | 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)
Research of Conductive Nano-Scale Technology Tailored to Semiconductor Industry
edited by Yunlong He, Jiaxing Wei and Xiaoli Lu
submission deadline 25 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoelectronics; flexible and stretchable electronics; microfabrication; semiconductor physics; nano-biosensing technology; materials science; nuclear radiation; semiconductor devices; power electronics; RF electronics; surface science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advances in Polymer Nanocomposite Films 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 25 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymer nanocomposites; stimuli-responsive polymer nanocomposites; fractal organization in polymer nanocomposites; surface/interface modification in polymer nanocomposites; graphene-based polymer nanocomposites; luminescence; optical; electric; dielectric; magnetic; thermal and mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites; microscopy on polymer nanocomposites; 3D printed polymer nanocomposite films;   integration of machine learning for the study of polymer nanocomposite films.;   Multiscale properties of polymer nanocomposite films.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
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