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Nanostructured Materials and Their Composites for Biosensing Applications—Volume II
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submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1158 | Submission Open
Keywords: rapid diagnostic test; lateral flow assay; novel metal nanoparticles; graphene; magnetic nanoparticles; polymer; surface functionalization; colorimetric biosensors; electrochemical biosensors; biosensor arrays
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Applications of Metallic Nanoparticles in Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Sensing
edited by
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 829 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic nanoparticles; surface-enhanced Raman scattering; nanosynthesis; characterization techniques; plasmonic effects; SERS enhancement mechanisms; surface modification; nanocomposites; hybrid structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Infrared–Controlled Nanomaterials
edited by Yakun Wang
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; infrared emission; light-emitting diodes; photodetectors; solar energy harvesting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Research on Antibacterial Properties of Metal-Based Nanomaterials
edited by Richard Bright
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibacterial; bactericidal; antibiotic resistance; biofilm; antifouling; metal nanomaterials; metal-based nanoparticles; nanotechnology; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
The Application of Nanoscale Materials in Batteries, Sensors and Supercapacitors (2nd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale materials; batteries; sensors; supercapacitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Linear and Nonlinear Optical Properties of Nanomaterials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 165 | 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)
Advanced Photo/Electrocatalytic Nanomaterials for Environmental and Energy Applications
edited by , Huibin Ge, Jian Xuan and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: photo/electrocatalytic technology; semiconductor nanomaterials; solar energy; wastewater degradation; water splitting; hydrogen energy; ammonia synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Nanostructures for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding and Microwave Absorption
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submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: electromagnetic interference shielding; microwave absorption; nanostructures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Plasma Processing of Nanomaterials
edited by and Son Van Nguyen
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasma enhanced deposition; plasma enhanced epitaxial growth; plasma enhanced reactive sputter deposition; optical and electronic properties; microelectronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Photocatalyst and Gas Sensor
edited by Kyeongheon Kim and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 125 | 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)
Catalysis by Metal-Oxide Nanostructures—2nd Edition
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submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal oxides; mixed metal oxides; nanostructures; catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Extracellular Vesicles: Nanotechnology-Based Isolations, Characterizations, and Applications for Cancer Diagnostics and Monitoring
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submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: extracellular vesicles; isolation; characterization; cancer; diagnostics; monitoring; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Design of Nanomaterials by Computer Simulation and Artificial Intelligence Approaches (2nd Edition)
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submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: Ab initio simulation; high-throughput simulation and algorithm; phase-field simulation; data-driven prediction on materials; machine learning for inter-atomic potentials; machine learning and deep learning methods; nanostructured materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for Environmental Remediation and Food Safety
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submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanocomposites; wastewater treatment; adsorbents; heavy metal removal; oil/water separation; (photo)catalysts; desalination; food safety; microbial contamination; foodcapsulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Advanced Fiber Laser (2nd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber laser and amplifier; optical fiber; fiber component and device; nonlinear fiber optics; sensing and measuring; laser field manipulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Optoelectronic Functional Nanomaterials and Devices submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7147 | Submission Open
Keywords: luminescence; photocatalysis; nanogenerators; lithium-ion batteries; photovoltaics; X-ray imaging; metamaterials; metastructures; plasma; sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Photofunctional Nanomaterials and Nanostructures
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submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5970 | Submission Open
Keywords: photofunctional nanomaterials and nanostructures; photon conversion; photoelectronics; photovoltaic; photocatalysis; photoluminescence; biosensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Photoelectrochemical Applications of Quantum Dots and Photofunctional Nanomaterials
edited by , and
submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4893 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum dots; photofunctional nanomaterials; photoelectrochemical properties; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; biocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Metal-Based Nanomaterials: Fabrications, Optical Properties, and Ultrafast Photonics
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4332 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal-based nanomaterials; metal oxide nanoparticles; fabrications; optical properties; ultrafast photonics; nonlinear optics; nanophotonics; laser photonics; ultrafast optics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)
Nanostructured Materials for Photonic and Plasmonic Applications
edited by **anguang Yang and Quandong Huang
submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2651 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterial; photonics; nanostructure; optical metasurface; optical device; optical diagnostics; phototherapy; optical detection; optical display; luminescence of nanomaterial
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
State-of-the-Art Carbon Related and Low-Dimensional Functional Nanomaterials
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submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2601 | 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)
Hybrid Nano Polymer Composites Volume II submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 772 | Submission Open
Keywords: piesoresistive; thermoresistive; piezoelectric; shape memory; 4D printing; automotive; electronics; energy; healthcare applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Advances in Nanostructured Catalysts for Energy and Environmental Applications
edited by and Songjie Li
submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 399 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured catalysts; crystal facet engineering; surface modification; heterostructure; band gap engineering; electrocatalytic water splitting; photocatalytic water splitting; photoelectrochemical water splitting; photodegradation; anti-corrosion; CO2 reduction; N2 reduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
2D and Carbon Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Storage
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 15870 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional (2D); carbon nanomaterials; energy conversion and storage; solar cells and fuel cells; batteries; capacitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Carbon Nanostructures as Promising Future Materials: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12029 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanostructures; graphene; fullerene; nanotube; carbon dots; carbon nanocomposites; support for catalysts; medical applications; energy storage; fuel storage (including hydrogen)
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Nanostructured Materials for Carbon Neutrality
edited by and Qiu He
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6205 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotechnology; biomaterials; hierarchical materials; electrochemistry; batteries; fuel cells; air pollution control; carbon capture; gas storage; fuel production; CO2 utilization; sustainability; catalysts; clean water; simulation; density functional theory; molecular dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Eco-Friendly Microdevice Printing Techniques with Functional Nano/Biomaterials submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5189 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; drop-on-demand printing; atomic layer deposition; sustainable processes; nanostructured biomaterials; optical sensors; surface nanopatterning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Advanced Applications of Nanoparticles in Ophthalmology
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1558 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; ocular diseases; retinopathies; ophthalmic formulations; in vitro ocular models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Progress of Nanoscale Materials in Plasmonics and Photonics
edited by and Spyros Kassavetis
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 984 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasmonics; nano-photonics; photonics; bio-photonics; integrated circuits; 2D materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Controlled Growth and Properties of Semiconductor Nanomaterials
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 665 | Submission Open
Keywords: group III– V semiconductors; III-oxide semiconductors; nanowires; hybrid nanostructures; QW and QD structures; growth diagram; strain and polarity; structural properties; optical and electrical properties; optoelectronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanostructured Materials for Flexible Electronics
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructures; nanofabrication; sensitive materials; flexible electronics; flexible sensors; soft robotics; printing technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanoscale Microscopy Techniques for Energy Materials
edited by and Emi Kano
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: TEM; SEM; SPM; synchrotron-based microscopy; nanoparticle; thin film; surface; interface; catalyst; power semiconductor; 2D material
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Quantum Computing and Nanomaterial Simulations
edited by and **ang Cheng
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum computing; nanomaterials science; computational materials science; quantum information processing; quantum materials; materials modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Supramolecular Nanostructures for Smart and Tailored Drug Delivery: Recent Progress and Future Perspectives submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: supramolecular nanostructures; nanoparticles; hydrogels; drug delivery; nanotechnology; precision medicine; regenerative pharmacology; non-covalent interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Photonics and Optoelectronics with Functional Nanomaterials submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanophotonics; optoelectronic nanomaterials; quantum materials; photovoltaics and photodetection; light control and manipulation; metamaterials; AI-assisted nanomaterials research; 3D nanoprinting materials; nanomaterials for computation; nonlinear optical properties; materials engineering; materials physics; nanomaterials; quantum materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
New Nano-Systems for Imaging, Diagnostics, and Drug Delivery
edited by Iris Batalha, Daniel Gonzalez-Carter and Lorena Ruiz-Pérez
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomedicine; drug delivery; imaging; diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Advances in Novel Nanostructured Materials for Electrocatalysis–Trends and Future, 2nd Edition
edited by and Baizeng Fang
submission deadline 7 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysis; electrochemical energy; water splitting; carbon dioxide reduction; hydrogen evolution; oxygen evolution; hydrogen peroxide production; methanol oxidation; remediation of water pollutants; electro-organosynthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Metal Organic Framework (MOF)-Based Micro/Nanoscale Materials submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12900 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal– organic frameworks; porous materials; sensor; photocatalysis/ catalysis; energy storage; gas storage/capture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)
Nanoporous Materials for Electrochemical Charge Transfer and Electrocatalysis
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submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10642 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoporous materials; electrochemical charge transfer; electrocatalysis; zeolites; mesoporous crystal; metal-organic frameworks; covalence-organic frameworks; metal nanoparticles; inorganic nanoparticles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advanced 2D Materials for Emerging Application
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submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9626 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials; two dimensional material; energy conversion and storage devices; drug carriers; catalysts; sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Nanocatalysts for Air Purification
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submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6227 | 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)
The Application of Nanosensors in Energy and Environment
edited by Di Wei
submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3686 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; energy; environment; sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Trends and Prospects in Nanoscale Thin Films and Coatings
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submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3340 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-assembled molecular films; ALD/CVD; thin films; bottom-up fabrication; atomic-scale processing; nanotechnology; smart materials; nanomaterials; membranes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Recent Developments in Nanochemistry for Heterogeneous Catalysis Advancements (2nd Edition)
edited by and Pedro Leo
submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1455 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; heterocatalysts; biocatalysts; conventional catalysts; renewable energy; environmental remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Recent Advances in Functional Semiconductor Nanostructures: From Properties to Applications
edited by and Emanuele Pelucchi
submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1282 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductor-based zero-dimensional nanostructures (quantum dots); nanowire heterostructures; core-shell and multi-shell nanowires; quantum dots in nanowire structures; graphene and graphene-like materials; two-dimensional layered materials and related heterostructures; semiconductor- and carbon-based nanotubes; Van der Waals epitaxy; nanoepitaxy; MOVPE/MBE epitaxial growth and self-assembly; nanodevices for photonics; nanoelectronics; sensing; and photovoltaics; semiconductor nanostructures for quantum science and technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Recent Advances in Halide Perovskite Nanomaterials
edited by and **g Wei
submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 694 | Submission Open
Keywords: halide perovskites; quantum dots; nanocrystals; photovoltaics; photodetectors; light-emitting diodes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
State-of-the-Art Insights into Nanostructures by X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; XAS; nanostructures; XRF; EXAFS; operando; alloys
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
Emerging Nanoscale Materials for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotechnology; PDT; PTT; photosensitizer; immune modulator; theragnostic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Advanced Nanostructured Membranes
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submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured; membranes; material; function; water treatment; gas separation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Functional Nanocatalysts for Energy Conversion and Environmental Applications
edited by **jun Wang
submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy conversion and storage; environmental remediation; CO2 capture and reduction; hydrogen energy production and storage; catalytic processes in fuel cells; the photoreduction of pollutants; nitrogen fixation; renewable chemical synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
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