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Advances in Semiconductor Materials for Perovskite Solar Cells
edited by and Xing Guo
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6097 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite materials; electrode materials; hole transport materials; electron transport materials; photovoltaic device
(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)
2D Materials and van der Waals Heterostructures for Optoelectronic Devices
edited by
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5120 | 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)
Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity of Nanoparticles
edited by Brigita Tomšič
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4863 | 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)
Preparation, Characterization, Properties, Simulation, and Applications of Nanostructured Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4655 | 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, and Cong Wang
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4580 | 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
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3890 | 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
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3244 | 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
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2686 | 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 2683 | 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)
Graphene and Other 2D Layer-Based Nanomaterials for Energy and Sensing Applications submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1838 | 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)
Nanostructured Materials and Their Composites for Biosensing Applications (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1261 | 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
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 899 | 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)
Research on Antibacterial Properties of Metal-Based Nanomaterials
edited by Richard Bright
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 220 | 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)
Infrared–Controlled Nanomaterials
edited by Yakun Wang
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; infrared emission; light-emitting diodes; photodetectors; solar energy harvesting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Linear and Nonlinear Optical Properties of Nanomaterials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 190 | 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)
The Application of Nanoscale Materials in Batteries, Sensors and Supercapacitors (2nd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale materials; batteries; sensors; supercapacitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advanced Photo/Electrocatalytic Nanomaterials for Environmental and Energy Applications
edited by , Huibin Ge, Jian Xuan and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 174 | 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)
Nanostructures for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding and Microwave Absorption
edited by
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: electromagnetic interference shielding; microwave absorption; nanostructures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Plasma Processing of Nanomaterials
edited by and Son Van Nguyen
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 161 | 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)
Catalysis by Metal-Oxide Nanostructures—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal oxides; mixed metal oxides; nanostructures; catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Photocatalyst and Gas Sensor
edited by Kyeongheon Kim and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 136 | 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)
Design of Nanomaterials by Computer Simulation and Artificial Intelligence Approaches (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 132 | 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)
Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for Environmental Remediation and Food Safety
edited by
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 126 | 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)
Extracellular Vesicles: Nanotechnology-Based Isolations, Characterizations, and Applications for Cancer Diagnostics and Monitoring
edited by
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 122 | 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 and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 103 | 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 submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7491 | 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
submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6583 | 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 , and
submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5183 | 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 and
submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4715 | 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)
Nanostructured Materials for Photonic and Plasmonic Applications
edited by Xianguang Yang and Quandong Huang
submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2855 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterial; photonics; nanostructure; optical metasurface; optical device; optical diagnostics; phototherapy; optical detection; optical display; luminescence of nanomaterial
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
State-of-the-Art Carbon Related and Low-Dimensional Functional Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2729 | 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) submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 876 | 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 and Songjie Li
submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 423 | 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
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16532 | 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 submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12789 | 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)
Nanostructured Materials for Carbon Neutrality
edited by and Qiu He
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6528 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotechnology; biomaterials; hierarchical materials; electrochemistry; batteries; fuel cells; air pollution control; carbon capture; gas storage; fuel production; CO2 utilization; sustainability; catalysts; clean water; simulation; density functional theory; molecular dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Eco-Friendly Microdevice Printing Techniques with Functional Nano/Biomaterials submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5296 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; drop-on-demand printing; atomic layer deposition; sustainable processes; nanostructured biomaterials; optical sensors; surface nanopatterning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Advanced Applications of Nanoparticles in Ophthalmology
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1741 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; ocular diseases; retinopathies; ophthalmic formulations; in vitro ocular models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Progress of Nanoscale Materials in Plasmonics and Photonics
edited by and Spyros Kassavetis
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1423 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasmonics; nano-photonics; photonics; bio-photonics; integrated circuits; 2D materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Controlled Growth and Properties of Semiconductor Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 803 | Submission Open
Keywords: group III– V semiconductors; III-oxide semiconductors; nanowires; hybrid nanostructures; QW and QD structures; growth diagram; strain and polarity; structural properties; optical and electrical properties; optoelectronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanostructured Materials for Flexible Electronics
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructures; nanofabrication; sensitive materials; flexible electronics; flexible sensors; soft robotics; printing technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanoscale Microscopy Techniques for Energy Materials
edited by and Emi Kano
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 157 | 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 Energy and Catalysis)
Quantum Computing and Nanomaterial Simulations
edited by and Xiang Cheng
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum computing; nanomaterials science; computational materials science; quantum information processing; quantum materials; materials modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Supramolecular Nanostructures for Smart and Tailored Drug Delivery: Recent Progress and Future Perspectives submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open
Keywords: supramolecular nanostructures; nanoparticles; hydrogels; drug delivery; nanotechnology; precision medicine; regenerative pharmacology; non-covalent interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Photonics and Optoelectronics with Functional Nanomaterials submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanophotonics; optoelectronic nanomaterials; quantum materials; photovoltaics and photodetection; light control and manipulation; metamaterials; AI-assisted nanomaterials research; 3D nanoprinting materials; nanomaterials for computation; nonlinear optical properties; materials engineering; materials physics; nanomaterials; quantum materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
New Nano-Systems for Imaging, Diagnostics, and Drug Delivery
edited by Iris Batalha, Daniel Gonzalez-Carter and Lorena Ruiz-Pérez
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomedicine; drug delivery; imaging; diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Advances in Novel Nanostructured Materials for Electrocatalysis–Trends and Future, 2nd Edition
edited by and Baizeng Fang
submission deadline 7 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysis; electrochemical energy; water splitting; carbon dioxide reduction; hydrogen evolution; oxygen evolution; hydrogen peroxide production; methanol oxidation; remediation of water pollutants; electro-organosynthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Metal Organic Framework (MOF)-Based Micro/Nanoscale Materials submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13739 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal– organic frameworks; porous materials; sensor; photocatalysis/ catalysis; energy storage; gas storage/capture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)
Nanoporous Materials for Electrochemical Charge Transfer and Electrocatalysis
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11025 | 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)
Advanced 2D Materials for Emerging Application
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9884 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials; two dimensional material; energy conversion and storage devices; drug carriers; catalysts; sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
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