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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 20h

📢 Nanomaterials, Volume 16, Issue 19, is now online. Cover Story: a PEDOT-based organic transistor with a gelatin organohydrogel electrolyte achieves ~3.37× voltage gain for simulated ECG, EEG and EOG signals. www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/16... #Nanomaterials #Bioelectronics

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

🏅 MOFs, quantum dots and graphene: three Nobel-recognized areas of materials research. Nanomaterials presents 12 selected papers covering synthesis, properties and applications. 🔗 www.mdpi.com/about/announ... #Nanomaterials #NobelPrize #MaterialsScience

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

📑 Nanofluids for Heat Transfer and Storage 👉 mdpi.com/3184866 Higher thermal conductivity can come with lower heat capacity or higher viscosity. This review examines these trade-offs, dispersion stability and solid–solid phase transitions. #Nanofluids #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

📑 Silica-Encapsulated Perovskite Nanocrystals 👉 mdpi.com/3667250 Temperature-dependent photoluminescence showed stronger phonon interactions in CsPbI₃/SiO₂ than CsPbBr₃/SiO₂. Trap states persisted despite encapsulation. #Perovskites #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

📑 SWCNT Cathodes for Perovskite Solar Cells 👉 mdpi.com/3662032 Among seven n-type dopants, PEI and TPP preserved perovskite interfaces and enabled device efficiencies of 9.6% and 8.1%, versus 0.06% with undoped SWCNTs. #PerovskiteSolarCells #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🏙️ World Architecture Day From sustainable construction materials and smart windows to structural monitoring and heritage conservation, see how nanomaterials are being applied across the built environment. 👉 brnw.ch/21x6aaR #WorldArchitectureDay #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

📑 Photonic Films for Water Treatment 👉 mdpi.com/3398784 Ag/MoS₂–TiO₂ inverse opal films combined slow-photon effects, plasmonic resonance and charge transfer to enhance tetracycline degradation under visible light. #Photocatalysis #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

⏳ 1 month left to apply for the Nanomaterials Travel Award 2026! 🎓 Open to PhD students and postdocs attending an international conference in 2027 🏆 CHF 500 + certificate 📅 Deadline: 31 October 2026 👉 brnw.ch/21x63ya #Nanomaterials #TravelAward

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📑 Iron Oxide Nanoparticles as Antibacterial Agents 👉 mdpi.com/2899028 This review examines ROS-mediated antibacterial activity and how magnetic fields, metal doping, and particle size, shape, and surface chemistry can enhance it. #AntimicrobialResistance #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📑 Functionalized CNTs for Dye Adsorption 👉 mdpi.com/2714572 Benzenesulfonate-functionalized MWCNTs more than doubled methylene blue adsorption capacity versus pristine nanotubes. Treatment with 1 M NaCl for 1 h achieved 75% regeneration. #WaterTreatment #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📑 Nanomaterials for Solid-State Hydrogen Storage 👉 mdpi.com/2831594 This review examines size effects, surface engineering, nanocomposites, and catalysts for improving hydrogen storage capacity, kinetics, and reversibility. #HydrogenStorage #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📑 Gold Nanoparticles in Nanomedicine 👉 mdpi.com/3050110 The review examines gold nanoparticle optics and surface functionalization for drug delivery, sensing, imaging, and photothermal and photodynamic therapy research. #Nanomedicine #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📢 Nanomaterials, Volume 16, Issue 17, is now online. Cover Story: genipin-crosslinked BSA nanoparticles for encapsulating sertraline and 5-fluorouracil, highlighting their potential as a versatile drug delivery platform. www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/16... #Nanomaterials #DrugDelivery

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

📑 Sunlight-Driven Dye Degradation 👉 mdpi.com/3413358 With 50 mg of Zn₂SnO₄/SnO₂, degradation reached 99.1% for methylene blue and 70.6% for Rhodamine B in separate tests after 120 min of natural sunlight. #Photocatalysis #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📑 Defect Engineering in Spinel Compounds 👉 mdpi.com/2995216 This review examines defect types, formation, and characterization in spinels, linking synthesis and DFT modeling to their catalytic and magnetic properties. #Catalysis #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🔬 Upcoming #Nanomaterials Webinar! Explore spectral preprocessing, chemometrics & machine learning for nanomaterial-based spectroscopy, including Raman and #SERS. 🗓️ 15 Sep 2026 🕙 3 PM CEST | 9 AM EDT Register free: brnw.ch/21x5qFd #Spectroscopy #MachineLearning

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

📑 Radiation-Based Nanomaterial Synthesis 👉 mdpi.com/3099220 Electron beams, γ rays, and X-rays can tune nanomaterial size, shape, and composition. The review covers synthesis routes, applications, scale-up, and environmental assessment. #Nanotechnology #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Following our last post, we are also pleased to highlight the Special Issue Dr. Marta Marmiroli is currently leading: 🌱 The Role of Nanomaterials in Soils and Plants 👉 mdpi.com/si/247673 📅 Deadline: 22 March 2027 #Nanomaterials #Nanofertilizers #PlantScience

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Marta Marmiroli from the University of Parma, Italy, to the Editorial Board of Nanomaterials. Her research focuses on plant biotechnology, nanomaterials, and nanofertilizers. #Nanomaterials #Nanotechnology #Nanofertilizers

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🏆 The Nanomaterials 2026 Best Paper Award winners have been announced! Congratulations to the authors of the five winning papers, and thank you to our Award Committee for their support. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x59ZJ #Nanomaterials #BestPaperAward

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

📑 Optically Modulated THz Emission 👉 mdpi.com/3860484 A Si-based CoFeB/Ir emitter produced 0–2.5 THz radiation. CW pumping raised emission by 46% at 450 nm but reduced it by 21.3% at 780 nm through photothermal and photodoping effects. #Terahertz #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

📢 Announcing 6th International Online Conference on Nanomaterials! (#IOCN2027) ⚛️ 📅 20–22 September 2027 🌍 Online Conference | Time zone: CEST 📝 More information on the Chairs, sessions, awards, and publication opportunities are available here: sciforum.net/event/IOCN2027

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

📢 Nanomaterials, Volume 16, Issue 15 is now online. Cover Story: how pre-annealing controls Ni–Cu alloying, graphene organization, and the stability of freestanding multilayer graphene foams. 🔗 www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/16... #Graphene #Nanotechnology #OpenAccess

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

📑 Mechanochemical CdS/Bi₂S₃ for Hydrogen Evolution 👉 mdpi.com/3030684 Mechanochemically prepared CdS/Bi₂S₃/Pt reached a hydrogen evolution rate of 996.68 μmol h⁻¹ g⁻¹ after 3.5 h of solar irradiation—about 25% above CdS. #Photocatalysis #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

📑 Cellulose Carbon Dots for Sensing 👉 mdpi.com/3564138 Cellulose-derived carbon dots offer a route to environmental sensing. The review covers synthesis, contaminant detection, and challenges in reproducibility, stability, and scale-up. #CarbonDots #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Seyed Mahmood Fatemi of Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya–BarcelonaTech as a new Section Board Member of Nanomaterials. His research covers microstructure, ultrafine-grained materials, additive manufacturing, and materials characterization.

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

📑 Colorimetric Gold Nanoprobes 👉 mdpi.com/3044530 Oligonucleotide-functionalized AuNPs change color when detecting target sequences. This review examines assay design, colloidal stability, and interference in biological samples. #Biosensors #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

📑 Sol–Gel Mesoporous Silica 👉 mdpi.com/2797746 This review examines how sol–gel chemistry controls hollow, yolk–shell, Janus, nanotubular, and 2D silica architectures for catalysis, drug delivery, water treatment, and CO₂ capture. #MesoporousSilica #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

📍 Join us at the 2026 E-MRS Fall Meeting, 14–17 September in Warsaw, Poland. Visit booth#3 to meet our representatives and discuss the latest developments in materials science and nanotechnology. More information: brnw.ch/21x4ifU #Nanomaterials #EMRS2026 #MaterialsScience #Nanotechnology

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

📑 Sr/Zn-Co-Doped Bioactive Glass 👉 mdpi.com/2728330 Sr/Zn-co-doped mesoporous glass nanoparticles promote calcium deposition and osteogenic differentiation in hMSCs without supplements, while inhibiting S. aureus and E. coli growth. #BoneRegeneration #TissueEngineering #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

📑 Optimized Ni/TiN Composites 👉 mdpi.com/3093890 Optimizing jet pulse electrodeposition lowers the corrosion current of Ni/TiN composites from 9.52 × 10⁻⁵ to 4.63 × 10⁻⁵ A/cm². The model agrees with experiments within 0.64%. #Electrodeposition #Corrosion #Nanocomposites #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

📑 Anti-EGFR Nanocarriers 👉 mdpi.com/3145630 How can nanocarriers target EGFR-overexpressing cancer cells? This review examines anti-EGFR ligands, conjugation chemistry, and techniques for confirming functionalization. #Nanomedicine #CancerTargeting #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

📑 COFs for CO₂ Capture 👉 mdpi.com/3942910 How can COFs advance CO₂ capture? This review connects pore design and functionalization with adsorption, selectivity, regeneration, and membrane performance under realistic conditions. #COFs #CarbonCapture #Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

📑 Nanostructured Silver in Ancient Dacian Bracelets 👉 mdpi.com/3595416 Materials characterization suggests that cold working refined the silver alloy grains in ancient Dacian bracelets to the nanoscale, increasing their microhardness. #Nanomaterials #CulturalHeritage

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

📢 Join the Nanomaterials Webinar on the safety assessment of nanomaterials. Topics include nanotoxicology, ecotoxicology, genotoxicology, in vitro and in vivo assessment, and safe nanomaterial use in agriculture. 📅 13 July 2026 | 15:00 CEST Register: brnw.ch/21x3NlC #Nanomaterials #Nanotechnology

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

MoS₂ film orientation can be tuned by sulfur flux alone. This article reports horizontal growth at low sulfur flux and vertical growth at high flux, supported by a reaction–diffusion model. Read the full study: mdpi.com/3608588 #Nanomaterials #Nanotechnology #2DMaterials #MaterialsScience

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

We welcome Prof. Dr. James C. L. Chow as Associate Editor of the “Biology and Medicines” Section in Nanomaterials. His work spans #nanomedicine, nanoparticle-enhanced #radiotherapy, nanotheranostics, AI, and #cancer therapy. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x3F0S

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Nanomaterials will be represented at the China Materials Conference 2026. 📍 Wuhan, China | 📅 12–15 July 2026 If you are attending, please feel free to visit the MDPI booth and speak with our delegates. More information: brnw.ch/21x3yOG #Nanomaterials #MaterialsScience #Nanotechnology #OpenAccess

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🎉 Nanomaterials has received a 2025 Journal Impact Factor of 4.8 (+11.6%), a 5-Year JIF of 5.1, and a record-high Immediacy Index of 1.6 (+45%). Thank you to our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers for your support. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x3pnp #Nanomaterials #JCR #ImpactFactor

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

📢 New Special Issue in Nanomaterials: Electrochemical Nanosensors for Environmental and Food Analysis Guest Editor: Dr. Katarzyna Fendrych 🗓️ Deadline: 10 Dec 2026 🔗 mdpi.com/si/281104 #Nanosensors #Electrochemistry #FoodSafety #EnvironmentalMonitoring

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Nanomaterials, Volume 16, Issue 11 is now online. The cover story presents transparent smart-window composites using n-octadecane@SiO₂ core–shell microcapsules to support thermal regulation while maintaining optical clarity. Read the full issue: brnw.ch/21x3fCK

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A crosslinked sodium alginate/MXene flexible humidity sensor shows fast response, high-humidity durability, and proof-of-concept use in breath monitoring and non-contact fingertip sensing. Read more: mdpi.com/3009114 #Nanomaterials #MXene #FlexibleSensors #HumiditySensors #WearableElectronics

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Nanomaterials has received a 2025 Scopus CiteScore of 10.3, marking seven consecutive years of growth. The journal ranks Q1 in General Chemical Engineering and General Materials Science. More details: www.scopus.com/sourceid/211... #Nanomaterials #CiteScore #Scopus

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Machine learning models were used to predict key characteristics of high-temperature THz quantum cascade lasers. The ANN model enabled rapid simulation-based screening of ~44 million configurations for improved material gain. Read more: mdpi.com/3899572 #QCLs #TERALOCK

Workflow diagram of the machine learning framework used for THz quantum cascade laser design. The process starts with data acquisition through simulation, followed by data preprocessing, model training, hyperparameter optimization, and model selection. The selected model is then used to predict a larger configuration space, rank candidate structures, and select those with the highest predicted material gain.

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

📢 Nanomaterials Volume 16, Issue 10 is now online. The Cover Story presents a plasmonic optical fibre sensor for haemoglobin detection, showing an 80 fM detection limit and testing with whole blood for potential POCT applications. Read more: bit.ly/4nUpSwF

Cover image for Nanomaterials. A stylized plasmonic optical fiber sensor is shown with a transparent sensor chip placed on top of a cylindrical optical fiber. Red droplet-like structures on the chip represent haemoglobin detection, while colorful light waves pass through the fiber to suggest optical sensing. The upper part of the cover includes the journal title, publication information, and the shortened article title: “Haemoglobin Detection in Finger-Prick Sampling via eMIP Nanofilms Over SPR POFs.”

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Only 5 days left to apply for the Nanomaterials Best PhD Thesis Award. Deadline: 30 May 2026 Prize: CHF 500, certificate, and APC waiver voucher. Apply before the deadline: brnw.ch/21x2E5X #Nanomaterials #PhDThesis #Nanoscience

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Figure Highlight | MOF Screening for Battery Safety This figure shows how CoRE MOF data, GCMC simulations, and machine learning were combined to screen candidate #MOFs for selective CO₂ recognition in Li-ion thermal runaway scenarios. Read more: mdpi.com/3728500 #BatterySafety #MachineLearning

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The April 2026 edition of MDPI Insights: The CEO’s Letter is now available, with reflections on international collaboration, community engagement, and the future of scholarly publishing. Read more below.

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Nanomaterials MDPI @nanomaterialsmdpi.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Nanoscience research is moving across disciplines, from materials design and characterization to energy, environment, devices, and biomedicine. Nanomaterials is now on Bluesky, where we’ll share selected papers, calls, and journal updates. Follow us for future posts. #nanomaterials #openaccess

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