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New Two-Dimensional Semiconductor Materials and Electronic Devices

edited by Zhengyang Cai and Lei Tang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 144 | 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)

Engineering of Advanced Functional Materials by Laser-Assisted Techniques

edited by Nicu Doinel Scarisoreanu and

Catalin-Daniel Constantinescu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser processing; nanoclusters; nanostructures; nanomaterials; nanocomposites; surface structuring; functional properties engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Magnetron Sputtering-Obtained Nanomaterials: From Synthesis to Electronic and Optoelectronic Applications

edited by Claudia Mihai and

Alin Velea

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetron sputtering; thin films; nanomaterials; electronic devices; optoelectronic devices; memristors; sensors; 2D materials; machine learning; combinatorial synthesis; modeling and simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Photonics and Optics in Low-Dimensional Materials: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Qiang Yu and

Jian Wu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; processing technology; optoelectronics; ferroelectric regulation; lasers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Surface and Interfacial Sciences of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials

edited by Xin Zhang and Jianzhi Gao

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional nanomaterials; surface and interface; van der Waals heterostruture; syntheses; electronic properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Nanobiotechnology for Agricultural Stress Tolerance and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Xunfeng Chen

, Feng Wang and Linjing Deng

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanobiotechnology; agricultural stress tolerance; environmental remediation; soil remediation; toxicological evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Emerging Trends in Plasmonics and Nanoscale Optoelectronics: From Theory to Experiments

edited by Xiangchao Ma

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: tunneling-based nanoelectronic devices; hot carrier-based nanoelectronic devices; quantum transport; process in nanoelectronic devices; plasmon-enhanced detectors; plasmon-enhanced solar cells; plasmon-enhanced photocatalysis; plasmon-based light source; plasmon-based sensors and other applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Nanoscale Carbon Materials for Advanced Energy-Related Applications

edited by

Ang Li

, Huan Liu and

Yaxin Chen

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocarbons; synthesis methods; structure design; energy conversion and storage; energy conversion and storage mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)

Nanomaterials in Medicine and Healthcare

edited by

Richard Bright

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery; regenerative medicine; nanostructures; tissue engineering; biocompatibility; biomaterials; nanocarriers; nanostructured scaffolds; multifunctional nanoparticles for theranostic applications; antimicrobial nanomaterials; nanomaterials for immunotherapy and vaccine delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Smart Nanodevices in Therapeutic Applications: Present and Future Perspectives

edited by

Raffaele Conte

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; targeted drug delivery; stimuli-responsive nanodevices; cancer therapy; regenerative medicine; personalized medicine; ethical and regulatory challenges

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Perovskite-Based Nanomaterials for Semiconductors and Optoelectronics

edited by Hongwei Lei

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite nanomaterials; photovoltaics; light-emitting diodes (LEDs); photodetectors; bandgap engineering; interface engineering; material synthesis; device architecture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Nanoscale Spintronics and Magnetism: From Fundamentals to Devices

edited by

Nikolia Lalioti

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: spintronics; spin– orbit effects; spin hall effects; magnetic sensor; magnetic memory; neuromorphic; magnetic damping; single-molecule magnet; metal– organic frameworks; spin crossover hybrids

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Nanotechnology and 2D Materials for Regenerative Medicine

edited by

Domenica Convertino

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: regenerative medicine; nanotechnology; 2D nanomaterials; graphene; transition metal dichalcogenide; nanomedicine; nerve regeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Advanced Nanotechnology in Fuel Cells

edited by Lin Ge

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel cells; nanomaterials; nanostructures; heterogeneous catalysis; interface engineering; surface nanotechnology; mixed ionic electronic conduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Quantum Dots for Optoelectronic Systems

edited by

Xiangjun Shang

and Ying Fu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dots; optoelectronics; single-photon source; fiber coupling component; waveguide laser diode; longitudinal mode; laser comb and dual comb; short pulse

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Nanomaterials for Environment Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Application

edited by

Yanmin Jia

submission deadline 21 Mar 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13018 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechano-chemical synthesis of nanoparticles; photocatalysis; pyrocatalysis; piezocatalysis; tribocatalysis; magnetocatalysis; ferro/pyroelectric nanomaterials; nanoparticles for environmental application; nanomaterials for medical application; nanomaterials for energy harvesting and conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Nanostructured Materials for Perovskite Solar Cells and Light-Emitting Diodes

edited by

William Yu

, Qinglong Jiang and Liang Wang

submission deadline 21 Mar 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8127 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanostructures; solar cells; LED; perovskite

(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)

Functional Graphene-Based Nanodevices: 2nd Edition

edited by

Qijin Cheng

and Jian Zhou

submission deadline 21 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1808 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanodevices; functionalization; synthesis; characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Functional Nanostructured Electro/Photocatalysts for Energy Conversion and Environmental Treatment

edited by Yi Huang

submission deadline 25 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1089 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured catalysts; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; reduction reactions; oxidation reactions; biomass upgrading; renewable energy; valuable chemicals; wastewater treatment.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Advances and Innovations in Glancing Angle Deposition and Related Nanostructures

edited by

Yiping Zhao

, Jitendra P. Singh and Tansel Karabacak

submission deadline 25 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 315 | Submission Open

Keywords: oblique angle deposition; glancing angle deposition; nanostructures; thin films; nanoengineering; surface morphology; optical coatings; sensors; catalysis; microelectronics; photonic devices; biomedical applications; energy devices; MEMS/NEMS; vapor deposition; nanostructuring; controlled growth; substrate engineering; nanostructured surfaces; deposition techniques; thin-film growth; simulations; numerical calculations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Luminescent Nanomaterials

edited by Ruiyu Mi

submission deadline 25 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescent materials; phosphors; quantum dots; optical performances; rare earth doping

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Application of Nanomaterials in Efficient Energy Conversion and Storage

edited by

Gege He

and

Shun Lu

submission deadline 25 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy conversion and storage; battery technologies; nanomaterials; manufacturing processes; system integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Batteries and Supercapacitors

edited by

Renheng Wang

submission deadline 25 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based nanomaterials; composites and hybrids; energy storage; batteries; supercapacitors; electrochemical performance; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

State-of-the-Art Carbon Related and Low-Dimensional Functional Nanomaterials

edited by

Hiroshi Furuta

submission deadline 28 Mar 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3719 | 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)

Nanostructures for SERS and Their Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Sabina Botti

submission deadline 30 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1157 | Submission Open

Keywords: SERS; TERS; nanoscale chemical imaging; nano-structures for SERS; plasmonic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Nanostructured Thin Films: Growth, Characteristics and Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Kai-Huang Chen

submission deadline 30 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured; nanotechnology; nanoscale; thin films; growth; characteristics; coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

2D Structured Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications(2nd Edition)

edited by

Shanshan Chen

and Yanmeng Shi

submission deadline 30 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; heterostructures; crystal structure; synthesis; functional devices; phase transition; transport properties; theoretical simulation; twisted heterostructure/homostructure

(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)

Modeling, Simulation and Optimization of Nanomaterials

edited by Luis Alberto Ruiz Pestana, Wenjie Xia and Zhaoxu Meng

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8248 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; atomistic modeling; molecular simulation; density functional theory; coarse-grained molecular dynamics; mechanical properties; electronic properties; thermal properties; optical properties; chemical properties; property optimization; multi-scale modeling; data-driven approaches; computational methods; nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)

Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity of Nanoparticles

edited by Brigita Tomšič

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7545 | 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)

Trends in Electrochemical Nanosensing

edited by Yanhu Wang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2873 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanostructures; nanomedicine; electrochemical nanosensing; charge separation and transfer; nanostructure engineering; environmental pollution; food safety; biomarker detection; diagnostic application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Nanostructured Materials for Electric Applications

edited by

Gang Xiang

and Dingyu Yang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2872 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cells; metal-ion batteries; triboelectric nanogenerators; photocatalysts; electrocatalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Advanced Nanocomposite Magnets with the L10 Phase

edited by

Ovidiu Crisan

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1020 | Submission Open

Keywords: RE-free nanocomposite magnets; hard-soft exchange coupling; magnetic stability; structural phase transformation; L10 phase

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Nanostructures for Enhanced Catalytic Activity

edited by

Yuechang Wei

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 854 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructures for enhancing catalytic activity; metal oxides; metal sulfides; noble metal nanoparticles; selectivity and stability; theoretical calculations; intermediate reaction pathway; electron transfer channel; basic research and industrial applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Bola-Amphiphilic Nanomaterials for Biomedical and Environmental Applications

edited by

Silvana Alfei

and

Guendalina Zuccari

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 794 | Submission Open

Keywords: bola-amphiphiles; bola-amphiphilic hydrogels; self-forming nanosized vesicles; colloidal properties; self-forming micelles; bis-phosphonium salts; bis-triphenyl phosphonium groups; mitochondria-targeted bola-amphiphiles; membrane permeabilization; drug delivery systems; gene delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Anticorrosive Nanomaterials and Nanostructured Coatings

edited by Shu Xiao

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosive; coating; physical vapor deposition; chemical vapor deposition; interface; hydrogen embrittlement; two-dimensional materials; friction; lubrication

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Linear and Nonlinear Optical Properties of Nanomaterials

edited by

Bo Guo

and

Linjun Li

submission deadline 4 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 354 | 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)

Nonlinear Optical Property and Sensing Applications of Nanomaterials

edited by Fang Wang

submission deadline 4 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: saturable absorber; optical modulation; ultrafast fiber lasers; nonlinear optical devices; fiber laser sensing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Nanostructured Materials and Coatings for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Federica Paladini

and

Carola Esposito Corcione

submission deadline 10 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2602 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanocoatings; drug delivery; antimicrobial nanoparticles; bioactive; biomedical; surface functionalization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

The Design, Synthesis and Catalytic Applications of Low-Dimensional-Framework Materials

edited by Wei Zhou and Kui Li

submission deadline 10 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: covalent organic frameworks; metal– organic frameworks; carbon dioxide conversion; molecular dynamics simulation; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)

Thin Films and Coatings for Electrochemical Applications

edited by

Dongfang Yang

submission deadline 10 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin film; evaporation; sputtering; ion beam-assisted deposition (IBD); chemical vapour deposition (CVD); plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD); atomic layer deposition (ALD); cathodic arc deposition; pulsed laser deposition (PLD); sol– gel; electrodeposition; energy storage; thin film battery; hydrogen energy production; fuel cells; electroplating; electrolysis; plasma electrolytic oxidation; electropolishing; photoelectrochemical reduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Research Progress of Solar Cells Based on Perovskite Nanomaterials

edited by

Jing Zhang

submission deadline 10 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cells; photovoltaic; nanomaterials; perovskite; computational material design; reaction mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)

Research of Conductive Nano-Scale Technology Tailored to Semiconductor Industry

edited by Yunlong He, Jiaxing Wei and Xiaoli Lu

submission deadline 11 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 355 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoelectronics; flexible and stretchable electronics; microfabrication; semiconductor physics; nano-biosensing technology; materials science; nuclear radiation; semiconductor devices; power electronics; RF electronics; surface science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Electrical, Magnetic and Optical Properties of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials

edited by

Yi Wan

, Hui Zhang and

Xiaolong Xu

submission deadline 11 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional nanomaterials and heterostructures; synthesis of two-dimensional nanomaterials; advanced techniques to probe quantum states; electrical; magnetic; and optical property modulation; optoelectronic and magneto-electronic devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)

Borophene and Boron-Based Nanomaterials

edited by Guoan Tai and Chuang Hou

submission deadline 15 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: borophene; boron-based compounds; metal borides; two-dimensional materials; sensors; detectors; catalysts; solar cells; battery; supercapacitor

(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)

Thermochromic and/or Radiative Cooling Materials for Smart Windows

edited by Jiran Liang

submission deadline 15 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: phase transition materials: VO2(M); hydrogels; and perovskites; nanoparticles; nanocomposite structure; nanoarray; Fabry– Pé rot cavity structure; photonic crystal structure; sandwich structure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Recent Progress in Solar Cells Based on Nanomaterials

edited by Chao Ding and Hua Li

submission deadline 18 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 902 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanostructure; photovoltaics; solar cells; carrier dynamics; light harvesting; light management; interface engineering; surface chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)

Nanocatalysts for Air Purification

edited by

Jichang Lu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7191 | Submission Open

Keywords: VOCs; catalytic degradation; odorous matters; nanocatalysts; cluster catalysts; single-atom catalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Laser-Based Nano Fabrication and Nano Lithography: Second Edition

edited by

Koji Sugioka

and

Ya Cheng

submission deadline 20 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2542 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser processing; nano fabrication; nano lithography; 3D processing; surface nanostructuring; nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)

State-of-the-Art Insights into Nanostructures by X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy

edited by

Simone Pollastri

submission deadline 20 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 349 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; XAS; nanostructures; XRF; EXAFS; operando; alloys

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)

Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Photocatalyst and Gas Sensor

edited by Kyeongheon Kim and

Sun-Woo Choi

submission deadline 20 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 237 | 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)

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