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Open Call for Papers- High throughput synthesis, characterisation and optimisation of nanomaterials

10 Apr 2025

Nanoscale Advances is delighted to announce on open call for our upcoming special themed collection

High throughput synthesis, characterisation and optimisation of nanomaterials

This themed collection is being guest edited by

Dr Philip D. Howes (University of Sussex, United Kingdom)

Dr Caterina Minelli (National Physical Laboratory, United Kingdom)

Dr Michael Thomas (University College London, United Kingdom)

Dr Catherine Hansel (Novo Nordisk, United Kingdom)

A themed collection focussing on:

Pioneering Nanotechnology and Biotechnology: Topics exploring how high-throughput methods and automation are enabling breakthroughs in nanomaterials design and development with transformative potential in fields such as medicine, energy, and environmental science.
Advancing High-Throughput Synthesis: Studies focusing on scalable and efficient approaches to synthesising nanomaterials with precise control over their properties e.g. size, shape, and composition.
Innovations in Characterisation Techniques: Research into high-throughput analytical tools designed to rapidly and accurately characterise the properties of nanomaterials.
Accelerated Optimisation: Research focused on rapid and/or automated optimisation of nanomaterials synthesis processes or product properties
Data-Driven Approaches in Nanotechnology: Investigations leveraging automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics to accelerate discoveries and innovations in nanomaterial research.
Cross-Disciplinary Applications: Contributions demonstrating the role of high-throughput nanomaterials research in cross-cutting areas such as medical, renewable energy, catalysis, water purification, environmental remediation, advanced electronics, food safety, wearable technologies etc.

This call for papers is open for the following article types:

Communications
Full papers
Reviews

Submissions should fit within the scope of the collection and Nanoscale Advances. Please click on the journal link for more information on the journal’s scope, standards, article types and author guidelines.

Open for submissions until 17th September 2025

How to submit

If you would like to contribute to this themed collection, you can submit your article directly through the Nanoscale Advances online submission system. Please mention that this submission is an open call contribution to High throughput collection in the “Themed issues” section of the submission form and add a “Note to the Editor” that this is from the Open Call.

Please note that all submissions will be subject to initial assessment and rigorous peer review, if appropriate, to meet the usual high standards of Nanoscale Advances.

If accepted, your article will be added to a usual issue of the journal where you will receive your page numbers and added to our online collection for extra visibility.

If you have any questions about the journal or the collection, then please contact the editorial office and they will be happy to answer them.

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Meet Henry Chu: New Principal Investigator

08 Apr 2025

We are delighted to introduce the next contribution to our New Principal Investigators collection.

Read the paper

Diffusiophoresis in porous media saturated with a mixture of electrolytes

Siddharth Sambamoorthy and Henry C. W. Chu

Graphical abstract: Diffusiophoresis in porous media saturated with a mixture of electrolytes

In the article, we have developed a mathematical model that predicts the diffusiophoretic motion of a colloidal particle driven by a concentration gradient of a mixture of electrolytes in porous media. We report three key findings. First, in the same electrolyte concentration gradient, lowering the permeability of the porous medium can significantly weaken the colloid diffusiophoretic motion. Second, surprisingly, by using a valence asymmetric electrolyte the colloid diffusiophoretic motion in a denser porous medium can be stronger than that in a less dense porous medium saturated with a valence symmetric electrolyte. Third, varying the composition of an electrolyte mixture does not only change the strength of the colloid diffusiophoretic motion drastically, but also qualitatively its direction. We believe that our model will motivate and benchmark future theories and experiments. Our model can be used to understand and predict natural phenomena such as intracellular transport, as well as design technological applications such as enhanced oil recovery, nanoparticle drug delivery, and colloidal species separation.

Meet the Principal Investigator

Henry Chu is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at University of Florida (UF). He obtained a M.Phil. from The University of Hong Kong and a Ph.D. from Cornell University. The theme of his research is heterogeneous soft matter transport and design, covering topics such as complex fluid dynamics, colloid and interface science, electrokinetics, porous media, and rheology. His research group develops predictive computational tools and fundamental theories to address National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges, collaborating with experimental groups to translate knowledge into applications. His work has been recognized through several awards, including the RSC Advances / Soft Matter / Nanoscale Emerging Investigator by The Royal Society of Chemistry, UF Global Faculty Fellowship, ACS PRF Doctoral New Investigator Grants, and U.S. DOE Geosciences Research Grants. He welcomes collaboration with academia, government agencies, and industry sponsors.

Website: http://www.chugroup.site/

You’ve recently started your own group, what are the big research question/s your group will be focussing on?

I think one promising future direction is diffusiophoresis in porous media, which is the theme of our article. To date, many excellent theories and experiments have been done on diffusiophoresis in free electrolyte solutions, but little have been done on diffusiophoresis in porous media. Many novel applications, however, involve diffusiophoresis in porous media. I believe that the huge potential of diffusiophoresis will start a new wave of research that addresses both the fundamental and application aspect of the topic.

What inspired you to get into science?

As a computation group focusing on soft matter transport and design, we are excited about leveraging our discoveries to develop practical applications and to explain novel transport phenomena. Our strategy is always to develop models which are as simple as possible but can capture the key physics of a system. Although these are no easy tasks, I enjoy tackling these challenges with my students and collaborators!

What advice would you give to those who are seeking their first group leader position?

I would share the advice that I gladly received from my respected research advisors 🙂 Work on things that you are passionate about. Enjoy your work with your students and collaborators.
I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge my research advisors, colleagues, and friends, who have given me great support in my early career, thank you!

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Open Call for Papers- Magnetic Nanoparticles: From Massart Method to a Cascade of Innovations

08 Apr 2025

Open Call for Papers- Magnetic Nanoparticles: From Massart Method to a Cascade of Innovations

Submissions deadline 1 September 2025

Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances are delighted to announce on open call for our upcoming special themed collection Magnetic Nanoparticles: From Massart Method to a Cascade of Innovations, to be promoted in Winter 2025.

This themed collection is being guest edited by Professors Ali Abou-Hassan (Sorbonne University, France), Anna Cristina S. Samia (Case Western Reserve University, United States), Lise-Marie Lacroix (Toulouse University, France), Nguyễn T. K. Thanh (University College London, United Kingdom), Olivier Sandre (University of Bordeaux, France) and Teresa Pellegrino (Italian Institute of Technology, Italy).

Magnetic nanoparticles promo graphic for the open call

Magnetic nanoparticles are a class of materials that exhibit unique superparamagnetic properties due to their nanoscale size and high surface-to-volume ratio. The synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles is central to their widespread use, with several methods developed over the years to produce them in a controlled, reproducible manner.

One of the most well-known and widely adopted methods is the alkaline co-precipitation method developed by Prof. René Massart in the early 1980s. Originally conducted in water (though it can be adapted to a dispersed state in less polar media), it is a widely used, cost-effective technique for synthesizing magnetic nanoparticles, especially iron oxide (magnetite and maghemite), as well as other spinel-structured metal oxides (e.g., cobalt, manganese, and zinc ferrites). Known for its simplicity, up-scalability, and ability to relatively control particle size and magnetic properties, the Massart process is extensively employed for producing nanomaterials for in biomedical, environmental, and industrial applications due to its efficiency and versatility in producing large quantities of tailored nanoparticles.

This themed collection aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the advances in the field of magnetic nanoparticle research, by covering its different facets ranging from rational design of synthesis processes to improved properties dispersion states, and end applications.

In tribute to René Massart, this collection will cover various aspects of magnetic nanoparticles, including:

Synthesis and design of magnetic nanoparticles
Characterization of magnetic nanoparticle structure, dynamics, and properties
Surface functionalization and dispersion state of magnetic nanoparticles
New methodologies of magnetic nanoparticles synthesis in the bulk
Flow chemistry synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles
Study of nucleation and growth of magnetic nanoparticles
Multifunctional magnetic based nanoparticles, including (bio)organic nano-assemblies and nano(bio)hybrids
Structure-properties relationships of magnetic nanoparticles and magnetic based nano(bio)hybrids
Biomedical applications of magnetic nanoparticles (targeted drug delivery, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic particle imaging (MPI), hyperthermia treatment, tissue engineering/biofabrication and in vitro or in vivo biodegradation studies
Environmental applications (water treatment and micropollutant detection or removal)
Industrial or energy-related applications (magnetic storage media, seals, valves, construction materials, and magnetically boosted catalysis, e.g., for clean hydrogen production)

This call for papers is open for the following article types:

Communications
Full papers
Reviews

Open for submissions until 01 September 2025

How to submit

If you would like to contribute to this themed collection, you can submit your article directly through the Nanoscale or Nanoscale Advances online submission system. Please mention that this submission is an open call contribution to Magnetic Nanoparticles collection in the “Themed issues” section of the submission form and add a “Note to the Editor” that this is from the Open Call.

Please note that all submissions will be subject to initial assessment and rigorous peer review, if appropriate, to meet the usual high standards of Nanoscale or Nanoscale Advances. In some cases, the Associate Editors may offer authors a transfer to Nanoscale Advances from Nanoscale if more appropriate.

If accepted, your article will be added to a usual issue of the journal where you will receive your page numbers and added to our online collection for extra visibility. The collection will be promoted in Winter 2025.

If you have any questions about the journal or the collection, then please contact the editorial office and they will be happy to answer them.

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Open Call for Papers – The Changing Canvas of Nano

07 Apr 2025

Open Call for Papers – The Changing Canvas of Nano

Submissions deadline 17 August 2025

Nanoscale is delighted to announce an open call for our upcoming special themed collection on the “The Changing Canvas of Nano”, which aligns with the AsiaNano 2024 meeting, celebrating nanoscience and nanotechnology in Asia across a broad range of topics. This collection is guest edited by Prof Thalappil Pradeep (Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India) and Prof Haiwon Lee (Jeonju University, Republic of Korea), Donghwan Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, Republic of Korea), and Kaoru Tamada (Kyushu University, Japan).

Promotional graphic for Asia Nano conference 2024 open call

In the AsiaNano 2024 workshop, groundbreaking innovations in nanochemistry, nanomaterials, and nanotechnology were presented, with a special focus on the capturing the excellence of nano research from Asia. The evolution of the AsiaNANO conferences mirrors the changing canvas of nanotechnology itself, showcasing groundbreaking innovations in nanochemistry, nanomaterials, and nanotechnology. These meetings are crucial for developing a cohesive Asian network on nanoscience and nanotechnology, promoting not only scientific advancement but also a cooperative response to global challenges.

In this open call we invite all contributors to AsiaNano2024 as well as those involved in the nanoscience network across Asia to submit their work to Nanoscale.

This collection will covers a broad range of topics including:

Nanomaterials
Nanophotonics
Sustainable nanotechnology
Sensors/ Lab-on-chip and microfluidics
Advanced tools and applications
Nano-biology and nanomedicine

This call for papers is open for the following article types:

Communications
Full papers
Reviews

Open for submissions until 17 August 2025

How to submit

If you would like to contribute to this themed collection, you can submit your article directly through the Nanoscale online submission system. Please mention that this submission is an open call contribution to The Changing Canvas of Nano collection in the “Themed issues” section of the submission form and add a “Note to the Editor” that this is from the Open Call. The Editorial Office reserves the right to check suitability of submissions in relation to the scope of both the journal and the collection, and inclusion of accepted articles in the final themed issue is not guaranteed.

Please also note that all submissions will undergo the normal peer review processes including an initial assessment prior to peer review, and that peer review and acceptance are not guaranteed.

If you have any questions about the journal or the collection, then please contact the editorial office and they will be happy to answer them.

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Welcoming Professor Baoquan Ding to Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances as an Associated Editor

07 Apr 2025

We are delighted to welcome Professor Baoquan Ding, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China, as a new Associate Editor working across Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances.

Professor Ding obtained his B.S. in Chemistry from Jilin University in 2000. He received his Ph.D. degree in Chemistry from New York University in 2006. After a postdoctoral experience at Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (2006-2009), he joined the Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, as a research assistant professor (2009-2010). He became a full professor at NCNST in November 2010.

His research interests include nanostructure and nanodevice fabrication with self-assembled biomolecules and nanoparticles and the development of wide applications in drug delivery, biocatalysis, and nanophotonics

“I look forward to strengthening the communication and collaboration between RSC and NCNST and contributing to promote Nanoscale to be one of the best Journals in nanoscience and nanotechnology.” – Professor Baoquan Ding

We welcome you to submit your latest work on nanostructure and nanodevice fabrication with self-assembled biomolecules and nanoparticles with applications in drug delivery, biocatalysis, and nanophotonics to his editorial office for consideration:

Submit your research to Nanoscale

Submit your research to Nanoscale Advances

Please join us in welcoming Professor Ding to Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances and we hope you will consider Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances for your future submissions!

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Archive for April, 2025

Open Call for Papers- High throughput synthesis, characterisation and optimisation of nanomaterials

Meet Henry Chu: New Principal Investigator

Read the paper

Meet the Principal Investigator

You’ve recently started your own group, what are the big research question/s your group will be focussing on?

What inspired you to get into science?

What advice would you give to those who are seeking their first group leader position?

Open Call for Papers- Magnetic Nanoparticles: From Massart Method to a Cascade of Innovations

Open Call for Papers – The Changing Canvas of Nano

Welcoming Professor Baoquan Ding to Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances as an Associated Editor

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