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Nanoscale Ferroelectric, Piezoelectric, and Multiferroic Materials and Their Novel Applications
edited by and Anthony Ferri
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 358 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale materials; ferroelectricity; piezoelectricity; multiferroic materials; nanomaterial synthesis; electromechanical properties; innovative applications; nanoscale characterization; energy harvesting; biomedical devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Featured Reviews in Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 184 | 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 of Nanocomposite Coatings (2nd Edition) submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocoating/nanocomposite coating; tribology; wear-corrosion; corrosion; experimental techniques; numerical methods; modelling/simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Evolution of Nanocrystalline Structures in Multilayer Thin Films with Sensing and Biomedical Applications submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open
Keywords: multilayer thin films; sensing technologies; biomedical applications; nanoscale characterization; structural evolution; thin film engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Towards Low-Dimensional Materials in Energy Storage and Conversion
edited by Yangen Zhou
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 124 | 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)
Low-Dimensional Perovskite Materials and Devices
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional perovskite; synthesis techniques; crystal structures; optoelectronics; device physics; simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Advancing Energy Harvesting Performance and Sustainability of Triboelectric Nanogenerators
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy conversion; transducer; electrostatic based energy harvester; self-powered systems; nanogenerators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanomaterials for CO2 Capture and Conversion
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: CO2 capture; CO2 storage; CO2 conversion; CO2 utilization; heterogeneous catalysis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; electrochemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Surface Modification of Diamond Nanomaterials and Their Applications
edited by Yang Yang
submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: diamond; fluorescent nanodiamonds; diamond films; surface modification; surface functionalization; surface doping; surface nano-structuring; surface properties; characterization; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Nano Surface Engineering
edited by , and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11263 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface engineering; nanomaterials; nanoscale; nanostructure; thin film; low-dimensional materials; functional interfaces; surface modification techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Advances in Nano-Enhanced Thermal Functional Materials
edited by Peng Tao, and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5152 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal conversion materials; thermal storage materials; thermal interface materials; polymer nanocomposites; phase change materials; thermal management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Nanomaterials Applied to Fuel Cells and Catalysts
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4759 | Submission Open
Keywords: reduction in platinum group metal content; reversible fuel cells; fuel flexibility; stability of electrocatalysts; degradation mechanisms; operando characterizations; composite materials nanostructures and interfaces; reaction mechasnisms and kinetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advances in Nanotoxicology: Health and Safety submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4294 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; mechanism of nanotoxicity; nanoformulations as drug delivery systems; nanomedicine in cancer therapy; environmental toxicity of nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Advanced Nanoscale Materials and (Flexible) Devices
edited by , Chunhui Duan and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2351 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; (flexible) devices; nanophase; chemistry; physics; electronics; healthcare; energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanoelectrocatalysts for Energy and Environmental Applications
edited by Juan Carlos Calderón Gómez and Alejandro González Orive
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2277 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysts; PEM fuel cells; direct alcohol fuel cells; electrolysers; HER; ORR; OER; top-down; bottom-up; nanostructured materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Study on Photoelectric Properties and Applications of Nanostructured Materials
edited by Ping Yang, , Yanfang Zhao and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1758 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; low-dimensional materials; surface modification; hetero-/homo-junction; biomedical imaging; photoelectrocatalysis; photoelectric conversion; photoelectric sensing; thermal management; semiconductor optoelectronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Biomedicine Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1533 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanoparticles; fullerenes; nanotubes; nanohorns; graphene; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Emerging Technologies submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 839 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon-based nanomaterials; analytical methods; (bio)sensors; pollutant treatment and conversion processes; health care devices and procedures; synthesis of high value-added products; catalysis; energy conversion and storage; green technologies; emerging technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Advancements in Plasmonic Nanophotonics: From Fundamentals to Applications
edited by Juan Li
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasmonic nanomaterials; plasmonic nanophotonics; surface-enhanced Raman scattering; plasmon-enhanced fluorescence; optical super-resolution imaging; optical sensing; plasmonic photocatalysis; plasmonic biosensor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanostructured Mesoporous and Zeolite-Based Materials: 2nd Edition submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: mesoporous silicas; nanosized metal oxides; zeolites; hybrid zeolite/polymer; silica/polymer nanomaterials; green chemistry; modeling of zeolites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Application of Nanotechnology in Medical Diagnosis and Imaging
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: biosensors; chemical sensors; computed tomography (CT); disease prevention; drug delivery system; fluorescent proteins; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); nanoheaters; nano-imaging; nanomedicine; nano/microdevices for biomedical use; nanoparticles; nanothermometers; nuclear medicine; ultrasound; X-ray
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Recent Advances in Nanowires and Superconductors (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum wires; superconductors; carbon nanotubes; topological insulators; spin– orbit; Majorana fermions; parafermions; superlattices; topologically protected quantum computation; Luttinger liquids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Laser Synthesis of Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion
edited by and Fengyi Zhao
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser synthesis; laser microfabrication; nanomaterials; batteries; electrochemical capacitors; thermogalvanic cells; solar energy conversion; photocatalytic reactors; electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanotechnology in Oncology: Research, Diagnosis and Therapy submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials nanotechnology; nanomedicine; cancer; oncology; diagnosis; molecular imaging; treatment; therapy; theranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Metallic Nanomaterial Applications in Selective Catalysis and Clean Energy
edited by Ming Zhao
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1649 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocatalyst; metallic nanomaterials; selective catalysis; multi-compositional nanomaterials; palladium; hydrogenation; hydrogen evolution; biomass upgrading
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
The Applications of Nanomaterials for the Treatment of Heavy Metal-Polluted Water and Soils
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 662 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; heavy metal adsorption; waste treatment; soil treatment; sustainable waste management; environmental remediation; recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Nanomaterials for Green and Sustainable World submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10214 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials for sustainable technologies; ecological catalysis; nanomaterials for personalized medicine; sustainability and recycling; green synthesis of nanomaterials; nanomaterials for hydrogen technology; nanomaterials for clean energy applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7187 | Submission Open
Keywords: simulations of nanomaterials and nanostructures; computational methods for predicting nanostructures; molecular dynamics simulations of nanoscale systems; theoretical models of nanostructures; theoretical investigations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Advanced Nanomaterials in Gas and Humidity Sensors
edited by Yang Li
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5659 | Submission Open
Keywords: gas sensors; humidity sensors; nanomaterials; nanocomposites; low-dimensional nanostructures; sensibility; selectivity; sensing mechanisms; flexible/wearable sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Synthesis and Applications of Gold Nanoparticles: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2768 | Submission Open
Keywords: gold nanoparticles; metal nanoparticles; photonics; green synthesis; nanotechnology; functional material; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Functional Nanomaterials for Cancer Therapy
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2147 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomedicine; targeted delivery; cancer therapy; chemotherapy; phototherapy; chemodynamic therapy; starving therapy; immunotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Dielectric, Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Properties of Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1494 | Submission Open
Keywords: dielectric property; ferroelectric property; piezoelectric property; ferroelectric nanomaterials; antiferroelectric nanomaterials; downscaling; microelectronics; thin films; multilayers; superlattices; nanorods; nanowires; nanotubes; nanofibers; nanoparticles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Hybrid Nanostructured Composites for Environmental and Bio-Sensing Application submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1048 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasmonic nanoparticles; metal oxides; hybrid composites; colorimetric assays; SERS; heavy metals; biomarkers; pollutants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Application of Nanomaterials as Catalysts for Energy Storage and Conversion submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 859 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal and oxide nanoparticles; complex nanoparticles; nanoparticle catalysts; materials for energy storage and conversion; solar energy; water splitting; hydrogen energy; sustainable material management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advances in Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Organisms (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 816 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; systemic toxicity; cytotoxicity; biomedical application of nanomaterials; theranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Advances and Recent Trends in Functional Membranes and Nanostructured Materials for Environmental Applications
edited by Krešimir Košutić and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 649 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; membranes; water treatment; environmental applications; pollutants; disinfection by-products; adsorption
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Nanomaterials for Sustainable Green Energy
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 636 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; hydrogen storage; CO2 capture; fossil fuel recovery; water splitting catalyst; anti-reflective; superhydrophobic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Biomass-Based Functional Nanomaterials: Synthesis and Application
edited by Liheng Chen
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 515 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; nanocellulose; lignin nanoparticles; nanocomposites; sustainable materials; materials science; biomedicine; environmental remediation; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Advances in Nano-Engineered Composite Materials for Thermal Management
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 459 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-engineered composite materials; temperature regulation; thermal energy storage; nanofunctionalization; multi-scene applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Theoretical Calculation Study of Nanomaterials: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 409 | Submission Open
Keywords: theoretical calculations; first-principles calculations; tight binding; ab initio molecular dynamics; nanomaterials and nanotechnology; mesoscopic effects; nanowires; nanoparticles and nanoclusters; nanomaterial applications; machine learning and artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Applications of Calcium Phosphate-Based Nanostructured Materials and Coatings: 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: calcium phosphates; nanostructure; coatings; biomedicine; morphologymechanical properties; solubility; crystallinity; ion release
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)
Developments and Applications of Heterocycles, Macrocycles and Their Hybrid Nanomaterials submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterocycles; porphyrins; corroles; heterocycle– silica hybrid materials; synergistic effects; optical and luminescent properties; electrocatalytic properties; optical; colorimetric; and chemical sensors; catalysts for water splitting; CO2 storage materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Graphene and 2D Material-Based Photodetectors
edited by Pingping Yu
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: photodetectors; two-dimensional; nanomaterials; photovoltaics; integrated circuit; optoelectronic properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
III-Nitride Semiconductors Thin Film and Nanostructured Material, Properties, Electronic, Optoelectronic, and Ferroelectric Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: III-nitride semiconductors; epitaxy; electronic; optoelectronic and ferroelectric applications and devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanostructured Oxides: Advances in Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured oxides; synthesis techniques; functional nanomaterials; energy storage; catalysis; sensors; electronics; environmental applications; biomedical applications; two-dimensional oxides; hybrid nanomaterials; photovoltaics; water purification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Ecotoxicity Assessment of Nanomaterials: Latest Advances and Prospects (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale materials; ecotoxicological impact; multi-endpoint assessments; mechanisms of toxicity; uptake/bioaccumulation; nanomaterial characterization; nano– bio-interactions; behavior/fate; environmental matrices; risk assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Cytotoxicity Evaluation and Antibacterial Activity of Nanoscale Materials submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterial; nanoparticles; toxicity; test; antibacterial activity; in vitro
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nonlinear Optics of Nanostructures and Metasurfaces
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum nonlinear optics; nonlinear metasurfaces; nonlinear nanophotonics; nonlinear resonant metasurfaces; nonlinear meta-optics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Transmission Electron Microscopy for Investigating Nanomaterials: Structural Analysis, Physical Properties, and Dynamic Behaviors
edited by Wanpeng Li and Xiaocui Li
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: electron diffraction; HRTEM; STEM-HAADF/ABF; in-line/off-axis electron holography; ultrafast TEM; in situ TEM; 4D-STEM; EELS; EDS; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Physical Properties of Semiconductor Nanostructures and Devices
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid quantum structures; self-assembled quantum dots; quantum wells; laser diode; quantum light source; photodetector; nanocavity; epitaxial lift-off; alignment technique
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
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