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Optical Composites, Nanophotonics and Metamaterials
edited by , Dongxiao Li, Liangge Xu and Zhonglei Shen
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2948 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical composites; nanophotonics; metamaterials; nanofabrication; optical sensing; optical energy harvesting and storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Advanced Nanomaterials for Electromagnetic Shielding and Absorption Applications
edited by Mingxing Piao and Yenan Song
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2436 | Submission Open
Keywords: electromagnetic shielding; electromagnetic absorption; electromagnetic protection; electromagnetic wave stealth; thermoelectric management; nanocomposites; low-dimensional materials; nanomagnetic materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Light-Matter Interaction in Nano Systems: Fundamentals and Applications submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2207 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; quantum dots; ultrafast spectroscopy; light-matter interaction; plasmonic; low-noise laser; optical resonant cavity; optical tweezers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
The Interaction of Electron Phenomena on the Mesoscopic Scale
edited by and Laijun Liu
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2072 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterial; interacting electron phenomena; mechanics; thermology; optics; electricity; magnetism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
Recent Advances in Nanomaterials for Removal of New Emerging Pollutants from Water/Wastewater (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1919 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysts; nanoparticles; emerging pollutants; pharmaceuticals; water treatment; wastewater
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Nanosafety and Nanotoxicology: Current Opportunities and Challenges
edited by and Andrea Zijno
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1324 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterial cytotoxicity testing; nanomaterial genotoxicity testing; nanosafety; new approach methodologies (NAMs); safe and sustainable-by-design (SSbD) approaches; in silico methodologies; FAIR approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
2D Nanomaterials for Medical Applications submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 948 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D nanomaterials; medical applications; drug delivery; bioimaging; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; precision medicine; toxicology; synthesis; biocompatible nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Development of Innovative Devices Using New-Emerging Micro and Nano Technologies
edited by Tongbiao Wang
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 851 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic and optoelectronic devices; light-emitting diodes; lasers; photodetectors; micro/nano technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Toxicity Evaluation of Nanoparticles: 2nd Edition
edited by Rongrong Liu and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 825 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanomedicine; nanotoxicity; nanoparticle modification; mechanistic toxicity; environmental pollution; environmental toxicology; nano chemistry; cell toxicology; molecular toxicology; nano functionalization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Functional Two-Dimensional Materials, Thin Films and Coatings
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 447 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional thin films; nanostructured materials; 2D materials; functional coatings; ALD; CVD; sputtering; PVD; surface and interface sciences and engineering; bottom-up fabrication; top-down fabrication; atomic-scale processing; nanotechnology; smart materials; nanomaterials; antibacterial; structure– property relationships; synthesis; characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Polymer-Based Nanomaterials for Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Environmental Applications—New Trends, Benefits and Future Opportunities submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 366 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based nanomaterials; nanoparticles; biodegradation; pharmacy; biomedicine; environment; cyrcular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Applications of Nanomaterials in Biomedical Imaging and Cancer Therapy: 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; biomedical imaging; cancer therapy; nanoparticles; targeted drug delivery; photothermal therapy; photodynamic therapy; quantum dots; magnetic nanoparticles; theranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Hybrid Nanomaterials and/or Nanocomposites for Photo(Electro-) Catalytic Applications
edited by Yang Fu, and Zhongjie Yang
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; hybrids; nanocomposites; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Applications of Novel Nanomaterials in Flexible Organic Electronics
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: flexible electronics; flexible substrates; stability; interface engineering; organic light-emitting diodes; organic solar cells; organic transistors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Theoretical Investigations on Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; metal nanoparticles; size effect; photodynamic therapy; nanocatalysis; photosynthesis; energy conversion; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Trends and Prospects in Laser Nanofabrication
edited by Mingdi Wang and Shengbin Zhao
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser fabrication; laser ablation; generation process of advanced nanomaterials; research on the laser– matter interaction process
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Applications of Nanoporous Materials in Sensors and Catalysis
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: mesoporous silica; mesoporous organosilica; mesoporous metal; oxide mesoporous; aerogel catalysis; sensor photocatalysis; electrocatalysis hydrogen; CO2 adsorption
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Current Advances in Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices (Second Edition)—Low Dimensional Materials Fabrication, Characterization and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructures; nanomaterials; nanodevices; 2D materials; low dimensional materials; photodetectors; characterization; transport properties; batteries; energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Optoelectronic Properties of Nanomaterials and Their Applications in Advanced Concept Solar Cells
edited by Shuhong Xu and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: II-VI semiconductors; III-V semiconductors; halide perovskite; solid-state physics; optics; optoelectronics; laser; detector; photovoltaic solar cell; ultrafast carrier dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)
Self-Powered Flexible Sensors Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerators
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: triboelectric nanogenerator; self-powered sensors; flexible electronics; wearable electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Mechanical Properties and Applications for Nanostructured Alloys
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured alloys; strengthening method; strengthening mechanisms; mechanical properties; alloy manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Innovative Nanomaterials and Their Expanding Applications in Solar Energy Technologies
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: photovolatics; solar cells; nanomaterials; nanostructures; light harvesting; light management; plasmonic; interface engineering; carrier multiplication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)
Controlled Synthesis and Catalytic Applications of Oxide-Based Nanoparticles
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxide-based nanoparticles; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; water splitting; environmental remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nonlinear Optics and Ultrafast Lasers in Nanosystems
edited by Jiang Wang
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinear optics; ultrafast lasers; nanomaterials; functional devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanomaterial-Based SERS Sensing and Detection Technology
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface-enhanced Raman scattering; SERS substrates; SERS sensing; nanomaterials-based SERS; nanomaterial-based sensing; machine learning in SERS sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Versatile Plasmonic Nanostructures for Biomedical Applications
edited by Seunghyun Lee, Jeong-Wook Oh, Jung-Hoon Lee and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface-enhanced Raman scattering; localized surface plasmon resonance sensors; DNA-based nanoparticles; nanogap engineering; photothermal nanomaterials; molecular diagnostics; optical imaging immunosensor; optical-based nanobiosensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Novel Carbon-Based Nanomaterials as Green Catalysts
edited by Qingshan Zhao
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; carbon; graphene; biomass; lignin; green catalysts; nonmetallic catalysts; electrocatalysis; oxygen reduction reaction; sustainable
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanofabrication for Energy Storage, Environment Purification, Optical Communication and Intelligent Manufacturing
edited by Han Lin
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: fabrication; energy storage; environment purification; waveguide laser; intelligent manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Magnetism and Spintronics at the Nanoscale
edited by Yan Liu
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetism; spintronics; nanoscale; magnetic nanostructures; spin– orbit torques; spin waves; magnetic phase transitions; antiferromagntic spintronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nano-Electromechanical Systems Built with Low-Dimensional Materials
edited by Xiaofei Liu
submission deadline 25 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-electromechanical systems; low-dimensional materials; molecular dynamics modeling; van der Waals interaction; clamping conditions; interlayer interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanomaterials for Supercapacitors
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 19967 | Submission Open
Keywords: supercapacitors; electrode materials; nanomaterials; electrochemical energy storage; porous materials; chemical synthesis; carbon; transition metal oxides; composite; binder-free
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
2D Layered Nanomaterials and Heterostructures for Electronics, Optoelectronics and Sensing
edited by , Federica Bondino, and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9306 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials such as graphene; transition metal dichalcogenides; h-BN; Xenes (silicene; stanene; phosphorene; etc.); MXenes; Van der Waals heterostructures; large area growth methods of 2D materials (CVD; MOCVD; MBE; PLD; ALD); advanced characterizations of 2D materials and heterostructures (AFM; TEM; Raman; optical and photoelectron spectroscopy); theoretical modelling; electronic/optoelectronics applications (digital; RF; photodetectors; flexible/wearable electronics); sensors (environmental; chemical; biomedical applications); quantum technologies; energy technologies (light harvesting; thermoelectrics; batteries/supercapacitors; hydrogen evolution reaction)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advanced Studies in Bionanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3445 | Submission Open
Keywords: bionanotechnologies; bionanofertilizers; bionanopesticides; bionanosensors; nanocellulose; bionanochitosan; nanolignin; drug delivery; bionano drug delivery; bionanoassay; bionanotherapeutics; bionanotoxicology; bionanofood
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Structured Nanomaterials for Practical Lithium-Sulfur Batteries and Beyond
edited by and Xinyu Yan
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: structured nanomaterials; energy storage; lithium– sulfur batteries; electrochemical
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
The Impact of Nanoparticles on Phase Transitions in Liquid Crystals
edited by Sylwester J. Rzoska and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: liquid crystals; nanoparticles; nanocolloids; critical phenomena; phase transitions; fluctuations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Nanopesticides: Potential Benefits and Challenges in Agricultural Production
edited by Zhanghua Zeng and Bo Cui
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanopesticides; mechanism of action; nanopesticides’ advantages; formulation methods; controlled release; toxicology; environmental risks; pesticide fate; regulatory strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanomaterials for Matrix-Free Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser desorption/ionization; MALDI; mass spectrometry; NALDI; nanomaterials; SALDI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Pulsed Laser Deposited Nanostructures submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 19475 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser processing; nanostructures; nanomaterials; thin films; multilayers; nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Nanotechnology Applied in Modern Photodynamic Therapy submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1697 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticle; drug delivery; photosensitizer; targeting; functionalization; photodynamic therapy; theranostic; cancer; microbial
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Optical Spectroscopy Characterizations of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials
edited by Wanfu Shen and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1666 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional materials; optical spectroscopy; optical spectroscopy instrumentations; in situ monitoring; low-symmetrical materials; heterostructures; defect engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Recent Advances in the Development of Nano-Biomaterials submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1114 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-biomaterials; nano-biomaterials synthesis and properties; design and fabrication of nano-biomaterials; drug or gene delivery; biosensing; bioimaging; biocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanomaterials in Analytical Methods for Biomedical, Environmental, and Energy Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanofibers; liposomes; functional nanostructured materials; biomedicine; environment; energy; sensors; biosensors; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; controlled release
Advances in Computational Modeling and Simulation of Nanoscale Materials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational material design and discovery; quantum computing; first-principle computations; atomistic simulations; meso-; macro-; and multi-scale modeling; machine learning; quantum machine learning; electronics; energy; aerospace applications; cryogenic environments; extreme environments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Nanopharmaceutical Approaches for Inducing Cell Death in Tumors submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; cell death; anti-tumoral mechanisms; targeted cancer therapy; drug delivery; cancer treatment; selective toxicity; oncogenic signaling pathways; drug resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Photo/Electrocatalysis Applications: Green Processes and Sustainable Nanomaterials
edited by and Jiatao Zhang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalyst; electrocatalyst; H2 production; CO2 reduction reaction; NH3 production; photo redox reaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Nanomaterials
edited by Houman Zahedmanesh and Kristof Croes
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale; nanomaterials; mechanical and thermal properties; characterization; modelling; in-situ testing; interfaces; surface impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Photocatalytic Applications in the Frame of Novel and Unconventional Photocatalytic Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; synthetic chemistry; carbon dioxide; nanostructures; sensors; self-cleaning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanomaterials for Sustainable Water Remediation
edited by , and Jianchao Wang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale materials; water treatment; nanotechnology; contaminant removal; nanomaterial synthesis; membrane separation; adsorption; photocatalysis; disinfection; environmental implications; emerging contaminants; resource recovery; advanced oxidation process; microplastics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Functional Nanomaterials for Sensing Devices: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: green synthesis approaches; molecular modeling and simulation; advanced characterization; techniques; optical and electrochemical approaches; smart sensing devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Latest Progress in Photodetectors Based on Low-Dimensional and Wide-Bandgap Nanomaterials
edited by Yufeng Guo, , Peigang Li, and Maolin Zhang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: photodetectors; low-dimensional; wide-bandgap; graphene; transition metal dichalcogenides; black phosphorus; gallium nitride; gallium oxide; zinc oxide
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
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