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Synthesis and Applications of Anisotropic Nanoparticles
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: anisotropic nanoparticles; directionality; nanorods; nanodumbbells; nanoplates; nanostars; nanowires; polyhedral; Janus; synthesis; assembly; structure– properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Advanced Nanotechnology in Intelligent Flexible Devices
edited by Zhiqiang Ma and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials/nanostructures; biomimetic engineering; flexible devices; functional surfaces; soft electronics; artificial intelligence; smart applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Gas–Liquid–Solid Interface Characterization and Targeted Regulation
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface adsorption; interface control; interface characterization; fine minerals flotation; nanomaterials; functional materials; separation engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
Charge Dynamics at the Nanoscale
edited by Zepeng Lv and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: bulk charge; charge transport; charge accumulation; surface charge; discharging; nanoscale charge dynamic; metal/insulation surface; heterojunction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Applications of 2D Materials in Nanoelectronics
edited by , and Ambra Guarnaccio
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoelectronics; 2D materials; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Novel Nanostructured Materials and Their Applications in Wastewater Treatment (Second Edition)
edited by Yong Li
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; nanosheet electronics; graphene optoelectronics; catalysis; novel device; water treatment; photothermal conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Nanomaterials for Battery Applications
edited by Mobinul Islam
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; battery technology; nanostructured electrodes; solid-state electrolytes; energy density; charge– discharge cycles; electrochemical performance; lithium-ion batteries; battery safety; sustainable energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nano-Based Materials for Water Treatment
edited by Xuezhen Feng and Jiaxiang Liang
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic pollutant degradation; water treatment; heavy metal removal; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Advances in Ferroelectric Nanomaterials
edited by Cristina Chirila and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin films; heterostructures; strain engineering; interfaces; NEMS; ferroelectric devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanotechnology for Advanced and Sustainable Construction Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotechnology in construction materials; nano silica; metal-based nanomaterials; concrete/reinforced concrete; nanofibers; smart nanomaterials in construction engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Nanoscale Photonics and Optoelectronics
edited by Heyuan Guan
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanophotonics; metasurface; integrated nanoscale electronics and optoelectronics; photodetector; nanoscale devices; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Laser Processing and Characterization of Materials in Nanoscale
edited by and Óscar Barro
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser synthesis of nanomaterials; laser processing of nanostructures; nanomaterials fabrication; advanced laser applications; micro- and nano-manufacturing; nanomaterials characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanoscale Thermoelectric Materials: Advanced Synthesis and Characterisation Approaches
edited by and Theodora Kyratsi
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectrics (TEs); nanomaterials; electron microscopy; nanostructural properties; phase separation; doping; TE properties; thermal conductivity; figure of merit; environmental sustainability; energy harvesting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Lanthanide-Doped Inorganic Luminescent Nanomaterials for Optoelectronic Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open
Keywords: lanthanides; inorganic luminescence; nanomaterials; optoelectronics; photonics; luminescent properties; energy transfer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Recent Progress on Single-Atom and Nanocluster Materials
edited by Bing Yang
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open
Keywords: single atom; nanocluster; atomic structure; theoretical calculations heterogeneous catalysis; electronic device; characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Women’s Special Issue Series: Nanomaterials
edited by Fei Xiao and
submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; 2D materials; 2D transition metal sulfides/oxides; metal/organic frameworks; Mxene; energy conversion; energy storage
Nanophotonics and Plasmonics
edited by Tiansong Deng
submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal nanoparticles; nano optics; surface plasmon; plasmonic nanomaterials; photocatalysis; sensors; gold-based nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanoscale Perspectives and Research Frontiers for Perovskite Solar Cells
edited by Deng-Bing Li
submission deadline 27 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open
Keywords: ion mitigation; defect passivation; molecule bonding modification; interfacial band alignment; nanostructure morphology application; two- and three-dimensionalheterojunctions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)
Nanomaterials for Immunomodulation and Immunotherapy
edited by and Qi Liu
submission deadline 30 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; immunotherapy; immunomodulation; vaccines; biomaterials; physicochemical properties; nanomedicine; nano– bio interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Multiscale Modeling and Characterization Technique of Advanced Nanostructured Materials for Extreme Service
edited by and Feida Chen
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiscale modeling; nanostructured materials; advanced materials; extreme environments; machine learning; material characterization; finite element analysis; atomistic simulation; Monte Carlo method
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Electrochemical and Electrocatalysis Performance of Advanced Nanomaterials for Energy
edited by Linjie Zhang and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; nanosynthesis; electrochemistry; electrocatalysis; energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Functional Materials Promote Triboelectric Nanogenerator Toward High Performance and Multifunction
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: triboelectric nanogenerator; functional materials; self-powered system; chemical sensor; tactile sensor; performance enhancement; multifunction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Novel Metal–Organic Frameworks and Their Composites: A Journey from Synthesis to Application
edited by Sohrab Rohani and Hafezeh Nabipour
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal– organic frameworks; novel synthesis; MOF composites; novel characterizations; applications; environmental; energy sector; controlled drug release; flame retardants; sensors
Advances in Characterization of Nanomaterials by X-ray/Neutron Scattering Methods submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiphase problems; interfaces; interphases; structure; dynamics; processes; small angle scattering; diffraction; spectroscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Black Phosphorus-Based Nanomaterials and Their Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: black phosphorus; nanomaterials; flame retardant; polymers; mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Fabrication and Application of Polymer-Based Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based nanomaterials; biomimetic materials; composite materials; surface modifications; stimuli-responsive; functional nanomaterials; synthetic and natural polymers; micropatterns
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
III-Nitride Nanomaterials and Devices submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: III-nitride quantum wells; III-nitride quantum wires; III-nitride quantum dots; III-nitride nanomaterials; epitaxial growth; strain-related effects; electrical and optical properties; nano-light-emitting diodes; ultra-small lasers; single photon emitters; theoretical modelling and numerical simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
New Synthetic Approaches for the Preparation of Nanomaterials Active in Catalysis and Photocatalysis submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous catalysts; hybrid materials; photocatalysis; green synthesis; nanostructures; metal nanoparticles; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advanced Studies in Wide-Bandgap Nanomaterials and Devices
edited by and Wei Huang
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: Wide-Bandgap (WB) semiconductors; WB semiconductor theoretical modeling; WB semiconductor preparation and doping; WB semiconductor surface treatment; WB semiconductor performance characterization; WB semiconductor energy conversion; WB semiconductor optoelectronics; WB semiconductor power electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advanced Porous Nanomaterials for Environmental Treatment and Energy Conversion
edited by and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoporous materials; energy conversion; environment pollution; biomedical application; interface phenomenon
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites Membranes for Water Purification and Assessment of Potential Ecotoxicity submission deadline 1 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; photocatalytic nanoparticles; nanosorbents; nanocomposite membranes; ecotoxicity; eco-physiology; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
New Two-Dimensional Semiconductor Materials and Electronic Devices
edited by Zhengyang Cai and Lei Tang
submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional materials; chemical vapor deposition; nucleation growth theory; doping; wafer scale; high quality; electronic devices; optoelectronic devices; neuromorphic devices; photonics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
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