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Functional Two-Dimensional Materials, Thin Films and Coatings
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submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 86 | 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)
Applications of Nanomaterials in Biomedical Imaging and Cancer Therapy: 3rd Edition
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submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 84 | 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)
Theoretical Investigations on Nanomaterials
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submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 75 | 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 72 | 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
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submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 70 | 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
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submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 59 | 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 57 | 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)
Mechanical Properties and Applications for Nanostructured Alloys
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submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured alloys; strengthening method; strengthening mechanisms; mechanical properties; alloy manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Applications of Novel Nanomaterials in Flexible Organic Electronics
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submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 50 | 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)
Innovative Nanomaterials and Their Expanding Applications in Solar Energy Technologies
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 48 | 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)
Self-Powered Flexible Sensors Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerators
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submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: triboelectric nanogenerator; self-powered sensors; flexible electronics; wearable electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nonlinear Optics and Ultrafast Lasers in Nanosystems
edited by Jiang Wang
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinear optics; ultrafast lasers; nanomaterials; functional devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials 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 39 | 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)
Nanomaterial-Based SERS Sensing and Detection Technology
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submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 39 | 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)
Novel Carbon-Based Nanomaterials as Green Catalysts
edited by Qingshan Zhao
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 35 | 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)
Controlled Synthesis and Catalytic Applications of Oxide-Based Nanoparticles
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submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxide-based nanoparticles; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; water splitting; environmental remediation
(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 21 | 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 19 | 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 51 | 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 19109 | 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 8370 | 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
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submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2142 | 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 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: structured nanomaterials; energy storage; lithium– sulfur batteries; electrochemical
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanopesticides: Potential Benefits and Challenges in Agricultural Production
edited by Zhanghua Zeng and Bo Cui
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 49 | 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)
The Impact of Nanoparticles on Phase Transitions in Liquid Crystals
edited by Sylwester J. Rzoska and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: liquid crystals; nanoparticles; nanocolloids; critical phenomena; phase transitions; fluctuations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Nanomaterials for Matrix-Free Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 34 | 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 19147 | 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 1600 | 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 1577 | 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 981 | 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
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 172 | 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
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 154 | 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)
Photo/Electrocatalysis Applications: Green Processes and Sustainable Nanomaterials
edited by and Jiatao Zhang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 124 | 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)
Nanopharmaceutical Approaches for Inducing Cell Death in Tumors submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 120 | 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)
Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Nanomaterials
edited by Houman Zahedmanesh and Kristof Croes
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 105 | 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 90 | 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 83 | 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)
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 79 | 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 51 | 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)
Epitaxial Growth of III-Nitride Hetero- and Nanostructures
edited by Shizhao Fan and Ping Wang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: III-nitride heterostructure; two-dimensional electron gas; high-electron-mobility transistor; scandium-doped aluminum nitride; ferroelectric; micro-LEDs; acoustic-wave devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanomaterials for Thermoelectric Applications
edited by Min Hong and Ady Suwardi
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectric materials; thermal conductivity; electrical conductivity; seebeck coefficient; nanostructuring; phonon scattering; nanofabrication techniques; surface and interface engineering; nanoscale device applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advances in Nanostructured Materials for Batteries
edited by and Masashi Kotobuki
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: Li-ion and Na-ion batteries; solid-state battery; electrode materials; electrolyte; electrochemical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Preparation of Energy Storage Nanomaterials and their Applications in Supercapacitors and Batteries
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submission deadline 1 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; supercapacitors; batteries; Li-ion batteries; Li-sulfur batteries; electric double-layer capacitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
III-Nitride Semiconductors: Design, Characterization, Applications, and Devices
edited by Jing Yang
submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3748 | Submission Open
Keywords: III-nitride semiconductor epitaxial growth; laser diodes; light-emitting diodes; photodetectors; transistors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanocoating for Antibacterial Applications
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submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1358 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; nanoscale; coating; nanoparticles; nanocoating; antibacterial coatings; active coatings; antibacterial activity; biomedical; characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Advanced Energy Storage Materials and Applications Based on Metal Oxides
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submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 883 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal oxide materials; energy storage; lithium-ion batteries; all-solid-state batteries; solid electrolytes; cathode active materials; anode active materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Semiconductor Nanowires and Devices
edited by Nikolay Petkov
submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoelectronics; nanophotonics; thermoelectrics; energy conversion and storage; sensing; Si; Ge; Sn; III– V nanowires
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Biomass-Nanomaterial Composites for Wastewater Treatment
edited by Zhipeng Liao and Changjin Ou
submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; nanomaterials; water treatment; advanced oxidation processes; adsorption
Nanomaterials for Photocatalytic Degradation of Pollutant and Hydrogen Evolution
edited by Jing Feng
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1979 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; degradation; hydrogen production; visible light; energy bands; defects; heterojunctions; surface properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Design, Functionalization and Applications of Metal–Organic Framework (MOF)-Based Nanomaterials
edited by Zhongyu Yang
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal– organic frameworks; nanomaterials; functionalization and size control in MOFs; functionalization of nanoparticles; enzyme encapsulation in MOFs; enzyme immobilization on nanomaterials; MOFs in photochemistry/physics; MOFs in chemical/biochemical catalysis; MOFs in environmental protection; MOFs in controlled delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
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