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

Magnetic nanoparticles promo graphic 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, 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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Open Call for Papers – Quantum Nanomaterials

25 Mar 2025

Open Call for Papers – Quantum Nanomaterials

Submissions deadline 29 July 2025

Nanoscale is pleased to announce an open call for submissions to a new and exciting themed collection on quantum nanomaterials guest edited by Dr Yujeong Bae (Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for materials science and technology, Switzerland) Dr Paola Ceroni (University of Bologna, Italy) and Dr Yi Chen (Peking University, China).

Quantum materials have emerged as a rapidly expanding field at the intersection of condensed matter physics, materials science, and quantum technology. These materials exhibit exotic quantum phenomena that cannot be described by classical models, encompassing diverse systems such as topological materials, correlated electron systems, moiré heterostructures, two-dimensional (2D) materials, and spin-based quantum systems. Their unique electronic, magnetic, and optical properties underpin advancements in quantum computing, spintronics, optoelectronics, and next-generation sensing technologies.

A significant milestone in the recognition of quantum materials research was the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarded for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots, highlighting the transformative impact of nanoscale semiconductor materials. This breakthrough, along with developments in topological insulators, moiré superlattices, superconducting materials, and quantum defects in solids, has fueled new directions in quantum information science and novel device architectures.

This special issue aims to highlight the latest advancements and challenges in quantum materials research, with a broad scope that includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

Novel synthesis and fabrication strategies
Bioinspired quantum nanostructures
Quantum coherence and entanglement in condensed matter systems
Emerging quantum phases in correlated materials
Topological and spintronic quantum materials
Moiré superlattices and 2D heterostructures
Defect-based quantum systems for sensing and computing
Advanced spectroscopic and characterization techniques
Light-matter interactions and quantum photonics
Quantum transport and electron correlation effects
Quantum material-based devices and applications

We invite researchers to contribute original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that explore fundamental discoveries, experimental techniques, and technological applications of quantum materials. This special issue will serve as a valuable platform for advancing the field and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.

Open for submissions until 29 July 2025

How to submit

Articles can be submitted at any time before the deadline via the Nanoscale journal online submission system. Please see the journal’s webpage linked above for more information on the scope, standards, article types and author guidelines.

Accepted articles will be published in a citeable format in regular journal issues as soon as possible and collated into the themed collection online, which will be promoted in late 2025. We are looking forward to receiving your submission, which is welcomed any time before the 29 July 2025 so that this collection can become available to you and the community as soon as possible. If you would like to submit, but need an extension to the deadline please do get in contact and we can aim to accommodate.

Please inform the Editorial Office at nanoscale-rsc@rsc.org as soon as possible if you plan to submit.

Please note that all submissions will be subject to initial assessment and rigorous peer review, if appropriate, to meet the usual high standards of the journals. As such, peer review and acceptance is not guaranteed.

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International Women’s Day 2025 – feature in our materials and nanoscience collections

28 Jan 2025

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025

Feature your work in our materials or nanoscience collections

Last year, we celebrated some of the amazing women in materials science and nanoscience with two collections highlighting recent work led by women around the world, published in our materials and nanoscience journal portfolios. These collections showcased the impact these leading individuals have on their fields. We were delighted to feature so much exciting research in the collections and look forward to celebrating again in 2025.

If you have published in any of the journals below in 2024 or so far in 2025, and either the first and/or corresponding author of the article is a woman, we would be pleased to feature your work in our 2025 collections!

Materials Horizons
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Journal of Materials Chemistry B
Journal of Materials Chemistry C
Materials Advances
Nanoscale Horizons
Nanoscale
Nanoscale Advances

If you are interested, please email materials-rsc@rsc.org with the title of your article, DOI, journal in which your article is featured and a headshot photo of the eligible author by 17 February 2025. The collection will be promoted this International Women’s Day, 8 March 2024. At the Royal Society of Chemistry, we foster a culture of inclusion of women from all walks of life and look forward to continuing to celebrate all of the wonderful women in materials and nanoscience.

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Open Call for Papers: Carbon nanoarchitectonics

15 Nov 2024

We are delighted to announce an open call for papers for our new themed collection focusing on Carbon nanoarchitectonics: nanoscale structural control for advanced applications in energy, environment and bio.

Promotional slide of 'Carbon nanoarchitectonics: nanoscale structural control for advanced applications in energy, environment and bios' Nanoscale Advances themed collection with photos of Guest Editors and submission deadline (31 March 2025).

Nanotechnology has created various new possibilities for materials science, with nanoarchitectonics helping bridge the gap between nanoscale structures and functional materials. Carbon nanoarchitectonics grants access to a wide range of functional materials based on carbon allotropes, with increasingly widespread use in energy, environment and bio-related applications. This themed collection broadly focuses on carbon nanoarchitectonics, including (but not limited to):

• Biomass carbon for advanced functions
• Nanocarbons for battery applications
• Nanocarbons for supercapacitors and energy storage
• Nanocarbons for energy production (e.g., fuel cells, solar cells)
• Nanocarbons for sensing
• Nanocarbons for environmental remediation
• Nanocarbons for biomedicine
• New synthesis strategies for nanoarchitectured functional carbons
• New characterization strategies for nanoarchitectured functional carbons
• Theoretical and physical research of nanoarchitectured carbons

Submit before 31 March 2025

If you are interested in contributing to this collection, please get in touch with the Editorial Office (nanoscaleadvances-rsc@rsc.org).

Nanoscale Advances publishes quality research across the breadth of nanoscience and nanotechnology. It has an impact factor of 4.6 (Journal Citation Reports 2023, Clarivate Analytics).

Please note that article processing charges apply to all accepted articles submitted to Nanoscale Advances unless you have an institutional agreement with the RSC that covers publication in our gold open access journals or if you are eligible for a waiver. More information about charges, discounts, and waivers are available here. Corresponding authors who are not already members of the Royal Society of Chemistry are entitled to one year’s Affiliate membership as part of their APC. Find out more about our member benefits.

This themed collection is Guest Edited by:

Katsuhiko Ariga

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan and University of Tokyo, Japan
ORCID: 0000-0002-2445-2955

Katsuhiko Ariga received his Ph.D. degree from the Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1990. He joined the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in 2004 and is currently the leader of the Supermolecules Group and senior scientist with special missions of Research Centre for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), NIMS. He is also appointed as a professor in The University of Tokyo.

Lok Kumar Shrestha

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan and Tsukuba University, Japan
ORCID: 0000-0003-2680-6291

Lok Kumar Shrestha received a Ph.D. from Yokohama National University, Japan, in 2008. He joined the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) International Center for Young Scientists (ICYS) in April 2010. Currently, he is a Principal Researcher at the Research Centre for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), NIMS. He has also been appointed a Professor at the University of Tsukuba, Japan. His research interests include supramolecular self-assembly, fullerene nanoarchitectonics, and hierarchical porous carbon materials for energy storage, sensing, and biological applications.

Qingmin Ji

Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST), China
ORCID: 0000-0001-7810-3438

Qingmin Ji received her PhD degree in chemistry from University of Tsukuba, Japan, in 2005. She then worked in National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan before joining NJUST. Her current research focuses on the design of hybrid functional structures by self-assembly and exploring their advanced applications for sensing and catalysis.

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Open Call for Papers – Nanomedicines for Crossing Biological Barriers

24 Oct 2024

Open Call for Papers – Nanomedicines for Crossing Biological Barriers

Guest Edited by Lucie Sancey, Ariane Boudier, Elise Lepeltier , Marie-Pierre Rols, Jeanne Leblond Chain, and Nguyễn T. K. Thanh

Nanoscale is pleased to announce an open call for papers to an upcoming special collection on Nanomedicines for crossing biological barriers. This collection is guest edited by Lucie Sancey (Institute for Advanced Biosciences, CNRS, France ), Professor Ariane Boudier (University of Lorraine, France), Professor Elise Lepeltier (University of Angers, France), Marie-Pierre Rols (The Institute of Pharmacology and Structural Biology, CNRS, France), Jeanne Leblond Chain (University of Bordeaux, France), and Professor Nguyễn T. K. Thanh (University College London, UK).

Nanotechnologies have opened very promising opportunities to treat diseases with the design of nanomaterials able to cross the different biological barriers encountered and to interact specifically with diseased tissues. Whatever the administration route, numerous biological, physical and chemical barriers have to be overcome: endothelium, macrophages, endosome, mucus, surfactants, pH, enzymes etc. In nanomedicine, the goal is to develop multimodal nanoplatforms to speed up targeted diagnosis, to increase its sensitivity, reliability and specificity for a better management of diseases (patient’s care) and to treat them in a targeted and personalized manner.

In the SFNano 2024 workshop, new approaches for nanomedicine in the imaging, diagnosis and theranostic fields are presented, with a special focus on the nanomaterial chemistry (e.g., polymers, DNA, RNA, peptides, proteins, carbohydrates lipids, gels), in the context of infectious, cardiovascular and immune diseases, vaccination, and cancers. A special light was placed on translational studies from scale up to clinical applications. Indeed, for further translation in clinics of such nanoplatforms, a key step is the scaling-up of these nanoplatforms by taking into account environmental considerations and GMP conditions and regulatory constrains. Therefore, a key challenge today is the development of scaled-up synthesis methods such a continuous flow synthesis of water-based synthesis and also the analysis/control of by-products at each synthesis steps.

This collection will be aligned with the SFNano 2024 workshop and will cover several crucial aspects of nanomedicine:

Design, synthesis, formulation & characterization of nanomaterials: inorganic or organic nanoparticles, gel
In vitro and in vivo validation of nanomedicine
Multimodal Imaging (e.g. MRI, MPI, SPECT, PET, ultrasound)
Multimodal therapy (e.g, hyperthermia, chemo therapy)
Translation studies for infectious, cardiovascular and immune diseases, vaccination and cancers
Scaling-up strategies for clinical applications.

Open for submissions until 16 May 2025

How to submit

Articles can be submitted at any time before the deadline via the journal’s online submission system for Nanoscale. Accepted articles will be published in a citeable format in regular journal issues as soon as possible and collated into the themed collection online. We are looking forward to receiving your submission, which is welcomed any time before the 16 May 2025 so that this collection can become available to you and the community as soon as possible.

Please note that Nanoscale is a hybrid (transformative) journal, and articles can be published either via the usual subscription model or open access (article processing charges are required). When ready, please submit your article directly to the submission system for Nanoscale. Please mention that your submission is a contribution to the “Nanomedicines for Crossing Biological Barriers” collection in the “Themed Issues” section of the submission form and is in response to the Open Call.

Please note that all submissions will be subject to initial assessment and rigorous peer review to meet the usual high standards of Nanoscale. All articles featured in the collection must be in scope and as such final inclusion is not guaranteed and will be up to the discretion of the guest editors.

We look forward to receiving your latest work and considering it for this collection. Please do get in touch at nanoscale-rsc@rsc.org if you have any questions at all.

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Call for papers: Bio-inspired devices

22 Oct 2024

We are delighted to announce an open call for papers to our new themed collection focusing on bio-inspired devices, covering bionics, flexible electronics, and robotics.

Guest Editors: Yao Ni (Guangdong University of Technology), Lu Yang (Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Nankai University), and Huanhuan Wei (Anhui University)

This special collection will aim to address the burgeoning field of bio-inspired technologies, from bionic electronics to robotics and flexible electronics. The latest research and developments are welcome in the design, fabrication, and application of bio-inspired devices.

You are welcome to submit an article within the scope before 1 May 2025.

If you are interested in contributing to this collection, please get in touch with the Editorial Office by email.

Please note that article processing charges apply to all articles submitted to Nanoscale Advances if, following peer-review, they are accepted for publication. Exceptions include researchers at Research4Life Group A and B countries, and those whose institutes have an existing open access deal that covers publication in our gold open access journals. Details of the APC and discounted rates can be found here.

Did you know?

At Nanoscale Advances, our themed collections are built by collaboration between our Guest Editors and expert Associate Editors. Our Guest Editors guide the scope and curate the contributions in our collections but all submissions are handled through peer review by our team of resident Associate Editors. This means that as an author you receive a consistent experience, and as a reader you can trust the quality of the science being presented.

This collection is Guest Edited by:

Yao Ni

Guangdong University of Technology

ORCID: 0000-0002-6370-4799

Yao Ni obtained his Ph.D. from Nankai University. He currently holds the position of Associate Professor at Guangdong University of Technology and serves as a William Mong Visiting Research Fellow at The University of Hong Kong. His research primarily focuses on neuromorphic electronic devices and systems. As the first author and corresponding author, he has published more than 20 high-level SCI papers in internationally renowned scientific and technological journals, including Nature Communications, ACS Nano, Advanced Science, SmartMat, Nano Energy, etc. He also holds positions as a young editorial board member and guest editor at journals like The Innovation, Exploration, Microsystems & Nanoengineering, Soft Science, Information & Functional Materials, Materials Lab, and Biosensors.

Lu Yang

Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Nankai University

Scopus ID: 57221861836

Lu Yang obtained his Ph.D. from Nankai University. His research primarily focuses on ion hydrogel sensors, artificial synaptic devices, and artificial motor nerves. He has contributed to the publication of over 30 SCI papers in these areas.

Huanhuan Wei

Anhui University

ORCID: 0000-0002-1306-5941

Huanhuan Wei obtained his Ph.D. from Nankai University. His primary research interests are the exploration and application of low-dimensional thin film materials and synaptic devices. He has over 40 published articles in in journals such as Nature Communications, Nano Letters, and Advanced Functional Materials.

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Open Call for Papers – Optical Nanomaterials for Biomedical and Environmental applications

17 Oct 2024

Open Call for Papers – Optical Nanomaterials for Biomedical and Environmental Applications

Guest Edited by Yun Suk Huh, Mingdong Dong, Zegao Wang , Marzieh Ramezani Farani, Shuai Zhang and Mohammad Tavakkoli Yaraki.

Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances are pleased to announce an open call for papers to an upcoming themed collection on optical nanomaterials for biomedical and environmental applications. This collection is guest edited by Professor Yun Suk Huh (Inha University, South Korea), Professor Mingdong Dong (Aarhus University, Denmark), Professor Zegao Wang (Sichuan University, China), Dr. Marzieh Ramezani Farani (Inha University, South Korea), Dr.Shuai Zhang (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA), and Dr. Mohammad Tavakkoli Yaraki (Macquarie University, Australia).

To achieve high selectivity and sensitivity in detecting and quantifying analytes, biosensors with a high signal-to-noise ratio are essential. Optical biosensors have gained significant attention over the past decade. Fluorescent and plasmonic nanomaterials are two key types of optical nanomaterials used in various biomedical and environmental applications. Advances in this field are driven by the discovery of new nanomaterials and techniques. These ultrasensitive optical probes are employed for monitoring and detecting pollutants, as well as for in-vitro and in-vivo diagnosis, visualization, and treatment of severe diseases. They are utilized in both colloidal and planar systems, contributing to improved quality of life and a promising future for research.

The current special issue aims to highlight the significance of optical nanomaterials in detecting, quantifying, visualizing, and analyzing biomedical and environmental topics. It will cover a range of materials and techniques, including:

Fluorescent nanomaterials (e.g., organic molecules, metal nanoclusters, carbon dots, quantum dots)
Plasmonic nanostructures (e.g., metal nanoparticles, planar metal structures)
Various biosensing technologies (e.g., fluorescent and colorimetric biosensors, SERS-based probes, SRS microscopy, microfluidic devices, lateral flow assays)
Drug delivery
Cancer treatment

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

Full papers
Review Articles

Open for submissions until 6 May 2025

How to submit

Articles can be submitted at any time before the deadline via the journal’s online submission system for Nanoscale or Nanoscale Advances. Accepted articles will be published in a citeable format in regular journal issues as soon as possible and collated into the themed collection online. We are looking forward to receiving your submission, which is welcomed any time before the 6 May2025 so that this collection can become available to you and the community as soon as possible.

Please note that Nanoscale is a hybrid (transformative) journal, and articles can be published either via the usual subscription model or open access (article processing charges are required). Nanoscale Advances is gold open access and requires article processing charges. Your institution may have a read & publish deal in place with the RSC which means you may be able to publish open access in our hybrid journals with fees covered by the institution. Check our journal finder to see if you are eligible.

When ready, please submit your article directly to the submission system for Nanoscale or Nanoscale Advances. Please mention that your submission is a contribution to the “Optical Nanomaterials for Biomedical and Environmental Applications“ collection in the “Themed Issues” section of the submission form and is in response to the Open Call.

Please note that all submissions will be subject to initial assessment and rigorous peer review 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. All articles featured in the collection must be in scope and as such final inclusion is not guaranteed and will be up to the discretion of the guest editors.

We look forward to receiving your latest work and considering it for this collection. Please do get in touch at nanoscale-rsc@rsc.org if you have any questions at all.

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Call for Papers: Advanced Catalytic Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications

01 Oct 2024

We are delighted to announce a call for papers for our latest themed collection across Nanoscale Advances and Catalysis Science & Technology on Advanced Catalytic Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications guest edited by Dr Kalliopi Kousi(University of Surrey, UK), Dr Eleonara Cali (Politechnical di Torino, Italy), Dr Manuel Ramos Murillo (Universidad Autónoma of Ciudad Juárez, México), Dr Raúl Pérez Hernández (Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Nucleares, México) & Dr Quan Li, Honourary Guest Editor (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China)

This new special collection, hosted across Nanoscale Advances and Catalysis Science & Technology, is in conjunction with symposia held at IMRC Cancun in August 2024.

We invite submissions of original research articles & review articles that delve into fundamental principles and practical applications, including but not limited to:

Chemical synthesis and evaluation of catalytic materials to support clean liquid fuels production, environmental catalysis and remediation
Bulk and nanoscale catalytic materials for hydrogen production in fuel cells by electrocatalytic processes, conversion of biomass, energy storage and organic electrosynthesis (Photocatalytic materials, Electro-catalytic materials and Single-Atom Catalysts)
Controlled synthesis and scaling of MOFs, metal nanoparticles, etallocenes, ionic liquids, transition metal carbides, phosphides, nitrides and sulfides catalytic materials.
In situ studies of synthesis and/or activation of catalytic materials during pretreatment.
Application of advanced characterization techniques including in situ/operando methodologies by atomic force, scanning tunneling electron microscopy (SEM, STEM, TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Synchrotron Radiation, Raman, and Mössbauer spectroscopies.
Computational modelling and AI/machine-learning approaches for catalytic materials, reactions and mechanisms.

Articles can be submitted at any time before the deadline via the relevant journal online submission system. Please see the journals’ webpages linked above for more information on their scope, standards, article types and author guidelines.

Please note that all submissions will be subject to initial assessment and rigorous peer review to meet the usual high standards of the journals and acceptance is not guaranteed.

Open for submissions until 30 September 2025

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Archive for the ‘Call for papers’ Category

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

Open Call for Papers – Quantum Nanomaterials

International Women’s Day 2025 – feature in our materials and nanoscience collections

Open Call for Papers: Carbon nanoarchitectonics

Submit before 31 March 2025

Open Call for Papers – Nanomedicines for Crossing Biological Barriers

Call for papers: Bio-inspired devices

Guest Editors: Yao Ni (Guangdong University of Technology), Lu Yang (Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Nankai University), and Huanhuan Wei (Anhui University)

You are welcome to submit an article within the scope before 1 May 2025.

If you are interested in contributing to this collection, please get in touch with the Editorial Office by email.

Open Call for Papers – Optical Nanomaterials for Biomedical and Environmental applications

Call for Papers: Advanced Catalytic Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications

Open for submissions until 30 September 2025

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