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Call for papers: Terahertz Metamaterials and Meta-Optics: from Active Modulation to On-Chip Integration

06 Nov 2026

Nanoscale Advances is delighted to be taking submissions for a new themed collection “Terahertz Metamaterials and Meta-Optics: from Active Modulation to On-Chip Integration”.

This collection aims to capture the cutting-edge developments of research in terahertz (THz) metamaterials and meta-optics, unlocking transformative applications in next-generation communication, sensing, and imaging. By harnessing artificial nanostructures, this field enables unprecedented control over electromagnetic waves in the technologically critical THz and infrared spectra. This collection seeks contributions that push the boundaries of functional devices, exploring innovative materials, advanced design strategies, and novel physical phenomena.

We welcome primary research article contributions ranging from fundamental studies of light-matter interaction at the micro- and nanoscale to demonstrations of high-performance, application-ready devices. Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

-Active and Tunable Terahertz Metamaterials
-Meta-Optics for Free-Space and On-Chip Applications
-Integrated Terahertz Photonics
-Metamaterial-Enhanced Terahertz Generation
-Disorder, Topology, and Novel Light-Matter Interactions
-Intelligent Design and Machine Learning for Metasurfaces
-Metamaterials for Advanced Sensing

This collection is guest edited by Jinhui Shi (Harbin Engineering University, China), Changxu Liu (University of Exeter, U.K.), Quan Xu (Tianjin University, China) and Yuancheng Fan (Northwestern Polytechnical University, China).

Find out more

Submit by 19 March 2027

Please inform the Editorial Office at nanoscaleadvances-rsc@rsc.org as soon as possible if you plan to submit to this open call.

We sincerely hope that you will be able to contribute your latest work to this themed collection. We look forward to receiving your manuscripts!

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Magnetic Nanoparticles: From Massart Method to a Cascade of Innovations themed collection

03 Sep 2026

Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances are delighted to introduce the new themed collection “Magnetic Nanoparticles: From Massart Method to a Cascade of Innovations”. All articles in the collection are free to read from 01 September until 12 October 2026.

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

Editorial

Introduction to magnetic nanoparticles: from Massart method to a cascade of innovations

Reviews

Communications

Articles

We are always looking for the great research on magnetic nanoparticles and nanomaterials, get in touch with the Editorial Office if are interested in submitting your work to the journal by emailing nanoscale-rsc@rsc.org.

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Advanced catalytic materials for energy and environmental applications themed collection

10 Aug 2026

Nanoscale Advances and Catalysis Science and Technology are delighted to introduce a new themed collection focusing on Advanced catalytic materials for energy and environmental applications. All articles in the collection are free to read from 01 September until 12 October 2026.

Guest Edited by Manuel Ramos Murillo, Kalliopi Kousi, Eleonora Cali, Raúl Pérez Hernández and Quan Li, this collection presents 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, metallocenes, 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.

Explore the papers in the collection below.

Editorial

Introduction to advanced catalytic materials for energy and environmental applications

Reviews

The responsive behavior of hydrogels for wastewater treatment and their advancement in removal of water pollutants

Role of sodium borohydride as a co-catalyst for nanoparticle-induced degradation of toxic dyes in aquatic systems

Catalyst screening for electrochemical ammonia synthesis: a critical review

Communication

Exsolution of Fe-based pyramidal nanostructures from a noble metal doped perovskite matrix

Articles

Exsolution of Fe-based pyramidal nanostructures from a noble metal doped perovskite matrix

A high-throughput reactor array applied to the parameter exploration of copper-exchanged zeolites for dilute methane oxidation

Cu encapsulated in hierarchical MFI zeolites for ethanol dehydrogenation to acetaldehyde

Support-driven base-free oxidation of native sugars into the corresponding lactones over gold catalysts: toward bifunctional catalytic materials

Computational insights into hydrogen adsorption energies on medium-entropy oxides

Modelling hydrogen peroxide adsorption on cerium dioxide: the effect of surface strain†

Size-dependent properties of Pt catalysts for the synthesis of NH3 during a gas-switching NOx storage and reduction process using BaO/Pt/γ-Al2O3

Synergistic enhancement of capacitance and catalysis by cobalt binary ligand complexes on porous carbon and nano silica

Defect engineering versus amorphization: divergent photocatalytic pathways in laser-synthesized niobium-based oxides

Impact of impurities in covalent organic frameworks on catalytic properties of supported isolated Pd complexes

Ab initio insights into support-induced sulfur resistance of Ni-based reforming catalyst

Catalytic studies of Pt supported on Co/CeO2 nanorods for H2 production in dry reforming of methane

Degradation of diclofenac via photocatalysis and radiocatalysis

Facile synthesis of metal-free N-doped carbon electrocatalyst from acetone aldol reaction products towards selective CO2-to-CO conversion

Operando exsolved FeNi3 nanoparticles for boosting ethanol internal reforming in solid oxide fuel cells

Engineering and optimising barium cerate-supported cobalt catalyst for ammonia synthesis

Facet-dependent metal–support interactions in cobalt–ceria binary oxides: linking ceria morphology (rods vs. cubes) to redox behaviour and CO oxidation

Thermally treated polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-derived highly microporous carbon support: applications in hydrotreating catalysis

WO3/Nb2CTx MXene 2D–2D heterojunction as a high performance photoanode for photoelectrochemical water splitting†

Synergistic enhancement of supercapacitor performance using covalent organic frameworks integrated with nitrogenated-reduced graphene oxide and polyaniline

Reversible temperature-induced shape transition of Pt nanoparticles supported on Al2O3

Growth and interface formation in CeOx–Ni(111) inverse model catalysts

We are always looking for the great research on catalytic nanomaterials, get in touch with the Editorial Office if are interested in submitting your work to the journal by emailing nanoscaleadvances-rsc@rsc.org.

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Professor Sayan Bhattacharyya joins Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances as an Associate Editor

15 Jun 2026

We are delighted to welcome Professor Sayan Bhattacharyya (Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata) as a new Associate Editor for Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances.

Sayan Bhattacharyya is a solid state chemist whose research interests span nanoscience, optoelectronic materials and catalysis for energy conversion and storage. His group focuses on understanding structure–property correlations in functional materials, particularly quantum dots and low-dimensional hybrid perovskites for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications. His research also explores electrocatalysis using metal alloy systems for green hydrogen and ammonia production, as well as carbon dioxide reduction.

Professor Bhattacharyya received his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India, in 2006. Following postdoctoral research at Bar-Ilan University (2006–2008) and Drexel University (2008–2010), he joined the Department of Chemical Sciences at Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISER) Kolkata as an Assistant Professor in April 2010. He is currently a Full Professor and also served as the founding Chair of the Centre for Advanced Functional Materials at IISER Kolkata.

He is the recipient of the Science and Engineering Research Board – Science and Technology Award for Research (SERB-STAR), the Chirantan Rasayan Sanstha (CRS) Silver Star Medal, and the Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) Bronze Medal. He currently serves on the Editorial Advisory Boards of Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Small Methods and ACS Applied Energy Materials, and is also an Editorial Board Member of Scientific Reports and the Indian Journal of Chemistry.

“It is a great honor and an exciting opportunity to join the Editorial Board. Having published our first paper in Nanoscale in 2016, I am delighted to contribute more actively to the continued growth and development of the journals. I look forward to supporting and promoting high-quality research in nanoscale science and technology, especially innovative materials for energy and sustainability, for the benefit of the broader scientific community.”
– Sayan Bhattacharyya

Explore some of Professor Bhattacharyya’s most recent RSC articles below.

Heterogeneous biocatalysis by magnetic nanoparticle immobilized biomass-degrading enzymes derived from microbial cultures

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2025,13, 3644-3652. DOI: 10.1039/D4TB02011A

Footprints of scanning probe microscopy on halide perovskites

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60, 11685-11701. DOI: 10.1039/D4CC03658A

Deciphering interfacial charge transfer mechanisms in electrochemical energy systems through impedance spectroscopy

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 14334-14353. DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00537F

Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances are high-impact international journals, publishing high-quality experimental and theoretical work across the breadth of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Our broad scope covers cross-community research that bridges the various disciplines involved with nanoscience and nanotechnology.

We welcome you to submit your latest work on nanomaterial properties, behaviour, synthesis, hierarchical assembly, catalysis or energy to Professor Bhattacharyya for consideration in Nanoscale or Nanoscale Advances.

Please join us in welcoming Professor Bhattacharyya to Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances!

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Call for papers: Nanoengineering for biomaterials and medicine

11 Jun 2026

Nanoscale Advances is pleased to announce an open call for papers for the upcoming themed collection Nanoengineering for biomaterials and medicine.

This themed collection will spotlight the latest research in nanoengineering, demonstrating its use to augment material properties (such as size, charge or functionalisation), driving advancements in medical applications and biomaterials functionality.

The collection invites submissions of primary research articles across all areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology focussing on nanobioengineering. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: 

Functional bionanomaterials

Nanobioprinting materials and techniques

Biomanufacturing

Regenerative medicine

Immunoengineering

Biosensors

Nanobiotechnology

Nano-biointerface design

Find out more

Submit before November 30th 2026

Nanoscale Advances has published many high-quality articles on this exciting topic. Following the success of our previous collection on this topic, we would be delighted to receive your latest nanobioengineering research.

Please inform the Editorial Office at nanoscaleadvances-rsc@rsc.org as soon as possible if you plan to submit to this open call.

We sincerely hope that you will be able to contribute your latest work to this themed collection. We look forward to receiving your manuscripts!

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Congrtulations to the post prize winners at the 2nd Early Career Symposium on Advanced Molecular Materials (ECSAMM26)

28 May 2026

Nanoscale Horizons, Nanoscale, Nanoscale Advances, Materials Horizons and Materials Advances were delighted to sponsor prizes at the 2nd Early Career Symposium on Advanced Molecular Materials (ECSAMM26) which took place in Valencia, Spain on April 16 and 17, 2026.

Please join us in congratulating the winners on their awards!

Nanoscale Horizons: Geraldine Sánchez, Instituto de Ciencia Molecular, University of Valencia

Nanoscale Advances and Nanoscale: Laura González Cervera, Instituto de Ciencia Molecular, University of Valencia

Materials Horizons: Javier Alda Gómez, RTMM, Instituto de Ciencia Molecular, University of Valencia

Materials Advances: Guillermo Gómez Tenés, FUNIMAT, Instituto de Ciencia Molecular, University of Valencia

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Meet some of the authors of the 2026 Nanoscale Advances Paper Prize runner up paper

27 May 2026

We are delighted to celebrate the 2026 Nanoscale Advances Paper Prize, highlighting the most significant articles published in the journal in the previous calendar year! Find out more about Zhengji Wen and Wenchao Zhao, two of the the authors of the 2026 Nanoscale Advances Paper Prize runner up paper Multifunctional terahertz metamaterials device based on a dual-tunable structure incorporating graphene and vanadium oxide.

Wenchao Zhao.

Wenchao Zhao is an Associate Professor at Huzhou University. His research interests include artificial electromagnetic structured materials (metamaterials), spectral regulation technology, and semiconductor optoelectronic materials and devices.

Zhengji Wen.

Zhengji Wen is an Associate Professor at Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. His research focuses on the physics and applications of meta‑films for infrared thermal radiation control, including infrared stealth, radiative cooling, narrowband infrared thermal emitters, and infrared anti‑counterfeiting/encryption.

What aspect of your work are you most excited about at the moment?

We are most excited about the dynamic tunability of our device – integrating graphene and vanadium oxide allows us to actively control both amplitude and polarization of terahertz waves, which opens new possibilities for smart, reconfigurable metamaterials.

How do you feel about Nanoscale Advances as a place to publish research on this topic?

We highly appreciate Nanoscale Advances for its rapid and rigorous peer‑review process, high‑quality editorial board, and open‑access policy. The journal provides excellent visibility for interdisciplinary research, and we are proud that our work was recognized as a runner‑up for the Paper Prize.

Can you share one piece of career‑related advice for early career scientists?

“Focus on solving a fundamental problem rather than chasing hot topics. Build a strong foundation in both theory and experiment, and do not hesitate to collaborate across disciplines – the most interesting results often come from the boundaries.”

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Meet the authors of the 2026 Nanoscale Advances Paper Prize winning paper

27 May 2026

We are delighted to celebrate the 2026 Nanoscale Advances Paper Prize, highlighting the most significant articles published in the journal in the previous calendar year! Find out more about Ritu Ladhi, Arshminder Kaur Dhillon and Monika Singh, the authors of the 2026 Nanoscale Advances Paper Prize winning paper A metal–organic framework with chiral nanochannels for enantioselective fluorescence switching of amino alcohols.

Dr. Monika Singh (corresponding author).

After her PhD (Materials Chemistry) from IIT Delhi, India, Dr. Monika Singh joined Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali as a Scientist in 2013 where she is continuing till now. Currently she is Scientist E (Associate Professor) at INST Mohali. INST Mohali is an autonomous Institute of Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. Dr. Singh’s research interest lies in Developing nanoporous materials (e.g. MOFs, POMs, POMOFs) for various applications such as carbon dioxide sequestration, sensing, electrocatalysis and anti-cancer

Ritu Ladhi (First author).

Ritu Ladhi obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemistry with first-class honors from Panjab University, Chandigarh, in 2016 and 2018, respectively. In 2020, she joined Ph.D. at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, while enrolled at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, under the supervision of Dr. Monika Singh. Her doctoral research focuses on designing and engineering Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for the sensing of environmental pollutants. Her broader scientific interests include porous functional materials design, fluorometric sensing and photocatalytic applications.

Arshminder Kaur Dhillon (Second author)

Arshminder kaur Dhillon obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemistry with first-class honors from Panjab University, Chandigarh. She joined Dr. Singh’s laboratory as a research scholar in August 2022 at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, while enrolled at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali. Her doctoral research focuses on designing Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for various applications such as sensing of harmful chemicals, catalysis etc.

What aspect of your work are you most excited about at the moment?

Monika Singh: The most exciting part of this work is understanding how a chiral environment can emerge from an achiral linker system and exhibit high enantiomeric selectivity. In our work, observing distinct turn-off and turn-off-on fluorescence responses for different amino alcohol enantiomers was particularly interesting because it gave us insight into how subtle host-guest interactions inside the chiral MOF channels influence sensing performance. This work is a small contribution to the field of chiral porous materials, where the symmetry-breaking process induces chirality in a MOF constructed from achiral linkers. Although this area is still relatively less explored, there is significant scope for further investigation into how such crystallisation processes can be tailored to induce and control chirality in MOFs.

How do you feel about Nanoscale Advances as a place to publish research on this topic?

Monika Singh: I feel that Nanoscale Advances is a very suitable platform for this kind of interdisciplinary research. The journal covers innovative and emerging concepts in materials chemistry and nanoscience, which aligns well with our study. The journal has a broad readership, which makes it a valuable platform for communicating research that connects MOFs, chirality, and sensing applications. I also appreciate the journal’s emphasis on high-quality and impactful studies in rapidly developing research fields.

Can you share one piece of career-related advice for early career scientists?

Monika Singh: I would say that in research, there is rarely completely “right” or “wrong” data, it is our keen observation and understanding that give meaning to the results. Sometimes the most unexpected observations lead to the most interesting discoveries, so young researchers should stay curious and pay attention even to results that initially seem unusual or unsuccessful.

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Announcing the 2026 Nanoscale Advances Paper Prize winners

27 May 2026

We are delighted to announce the 2026 Nanoscale Advances Paper Prize, celebrating the most significant articles published in the journal in the previous calendar year!

This year we recognise three outstanding papers that were published in 2025. Find the winning and runner-up papers below.

Nanoscale Advances 2026 Paper Prize Winner:

A metal–organic framework with chiral nanochannels for enantioselective fluorescence switching of amino alcohols

Ritu Ladhi, Arshminder Kaur Dhillon and Monika Singh

Nanoscale Advances 2026 Paper Prize runner up:

Multifunctional terahertz metamaterials device based on a dual-tunable structure incorporating graphene and vanadium oxide

Wenchao Zhao, Xiaowei Lv, Qianqian Xu, Zhengji Wen, Yuchuan Shao, Changlong Liud and Ning Dai

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High throughput synthesis, characterisation and optimisation of nanomaterials

20 May 2026

Read the new collection in Nanoscale Advances

We are delighted to introduce a new themed collection focusing on High throughput synthesis, characterisation and optimisation of nanomaterials!

Read the collection for free today

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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 and Dr Catherine Hansel (Ellison Institute of Technology, United Kingdom), this themed collection focuses on pioneering nanotechnology and biotechnology with topics exploring how high-throughput methods and automation are enabling breakthroughs in nanomaterials design and development with transformative potential in several fields of research. This collection explores the advances of high-throughput synthesis in scalable and efficient approaches to synthesising nanomaterials with precise control over their properties. It includes innovative characterisation techniques, accelerated optimisation, data-driven approaches in nanotechnology and other cross-disciplinary applications which demonstrate the role of high-throughput nanomaterials research in areas such as medicine, renewable energy, catalysis, advanced electronics, food safety and wearable technologies.

We hope you enjoy reading the papers in this collection!

Did you know?

At the nanoscale journal family, 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.

If you have an idea for a topical collection in your research field, we’d love to hear from you! Get in touch at nanoscaleadvances-rsc@rsc.org

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Call for papers: Terahertz Metamaterials and Meta-Optics: from Active Modulation to On-Chip Integration

Nanoscale Advances is delighted to be taking submissions for a new themed collection “Terahertz Metamaterials and Meta-Optics: from Active Modulation to On-Chip Integration”.

Magnetic Nanoparticles: From Massart Method to a Cascade of Innovations themed collection

Advanced catalytic materials for energy and environmental applications themed collection

Professor Sayan Bhattacharyya joins Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances as an Associate Editor

Call for papers: Nanoengineering for biomaterials and medicine

Congrtulations to the post prize winners at the 2nd Early Career Symposium on Advanced Molecular Materials (ECSAMM26)

Meet some of the authors of the 2026 Nanoscale Advances Paper Prize runner up paper

Meet the authors of the 2026 Nanoscale Advances Paper Prize winning paper

Announcing the 2026 Nanoscale Advances Paper Prize winners

Nanoscale Advances 2026 Paper Prize Winner:

Nanoscale Advances 2026 Paper Prize runner up:

High throughput synthesis, characterisation and optimisation of nanomaterials

Read the new collection in Nanoscale Advances

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