Nanoscale Advances is pleased to announce an open call for papers, for the upcoming themed collection, Nanomaterials for catalysis and sensing applications.

In catalysis/adsorption and sensing technology, nanomaterials have emerged as a highly promising alternative to traditional chemicals. The synthesis of nanomaterials marked by its controllability and eco-friendly nature, now relies on cutting-edge technologies. This evolution paves the way for the development of next-generation materials, holding immense potential across various industrial applications. The recent strides in these nanomaterials underscore the imperative for further research, aimed at designing novel materials tailored for multifunctional uses. In light of these developments, our special issue aims to highlight the recent advances in nanomaterials and their advanced applications in catalysis and sensing. This collection also aligns with a conference held at Hue University, 2024: “Second Green Chemistry Conference in the Central and Highlands Region, Vietnam”.

We invite submissions of original research articles and review articles that delve into both the fundamental principles and practical applications, encompassing, but not limited to, the following topics:

• Advanced synthesis
• Nanocomposites
• Surface modification for selected applications
• Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) detection
• Nanocatalysts
• Photocalysts
• Electroanalysis
• Adsorption

Open for submissions until 20th January 2025

Ready to submit your manuscript? Visit our online submissions platform: manuscriptcentral.com/na.

Please ensure to indicate when prompted during the submission process that this submission is for the themed collection Nanomaterials for catalysis and sensing applications.

All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer review process, including an initial Editorial assessment as to suitability for the journal before potential peer review.

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

This themed collection is Guest Edited by:

Thanh-Danh Nguyen

Dr. Thanh-Danh Nguyen is a senior researcher of Institute of Chemical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST). He obtained his master degree in Organic Chemistry (2008) from VNHCM-University of Science, Vietnam. Nguyen received his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Konkuk University, Republic of Korea in 2016. Currently, he focused on metallic nanomaterials, sensor, smartphone sensor, and multi-functional materials. He has published 60 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters with H-index of 21 (2024). He has serviced as an editor and a guest editor for several SCIE journals such as Plos One, Polymers, Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, etc.

Hoang Tuan Nguyen

Hoang Tuan Nguyen, Ph.D. Student, Department of Nano Convergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University.

M.Sc., University of Sciences, Hue University, Theoretical and Physical Chemistry (2022).

Ph.D. Student, Jeonbuk National University, Department of Nano Convergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University.

Nguyen’s research interests lie at the intersection of materials science and catalysis, with a particular focus on nanostructured materials such as MOFs, ferrites, and nanocomposites. His work delves into the intricate mechanisms of catalytic processes and electro-analysis, aiming to advance our understanding and application of these materials in various fields. Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. at the Department of Nano Convergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, focusing on the development of an effective catalyst for the overall water splitting reaction. This research endeavor is part of his dedication to unlock the potential of hydrogen as a clean and renewable fuel source.

Dinh Quang Khieu

Dinh Quang Khieu, Professor of Physical Chemistry, Dean of Department of Chemistry, Hue University

PhD, Hue University, Physical chemistry (2009)

MSc, Hanoi University, Physical chemistry (1997)

Khieu’s research focuses on the materials with nanostructures (MOFs, nano oxides, zeolites), catalysis, adsorption and electro-analysis. He has published 100 peer-reviewed articles with H-index of 26.  He was a guest editor for the special issue entitled “Synthesis and Application of Novel Hybrid Nanomaterials in Catalysis, Adsorption, and Electrochemistry” for Journal of Advances in Materials Science and Engineering (2019). At present, he is a vice-president of Vietnam Association of Catalyst and Adsorption and a Sub-Editor for Journal of Natural Sciences, Hue University, Vietnam.

Mita Dasog

Dr. Mita Dasog (she/her), FRSC is an Associate Professor and Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Research Chair in the Department of Chemistry at Dalhousie University. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Saskatchewan, and then moved to the University of Alberta to begin her PhD studies with Prof. Jonathan Veinot where she focused on the syntheses, properties, and applications of silicon quantum dots. After a short stay at the Technical University of Munich as a Green Talents visiting scholar, Dr. Dasog went on to hold an NSERC postdoctoral position with Prof. Nathan Lewis at the California Institute of Technology, where she studied light-material interactions. Currently, her research group focuses on the development of photocatalysts, electrocatalysts, and refractory plasmonic nanostructures for water treatment and clean fuel production. She co-leads the Green Hydrogen Research Cluster at Dalhousie University and is an elected member of the Global Young Academy and the Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists. 

We are delighted to announce an open call for papers to our new themed collection focusing on advanced nanophotonics, plasmonics, and nano-optics!

This collection aims to highlight recent breakthroughs and innovative research in the manipulation of light at the nanoscale, including the development of novel nanostructures, enhancement of light-matter interactions, and applications in sensing, imaging, and information processing. We look forward to featuring research that unveils novel processes, phenomena, and discoveries. Although application-oriented studies are welcome, we are especially eager to receive submissions that explore new and intriguing aspects of fundamental science. Topics include but are not limited to,

• Optical nanoantennas
• Light-matter interaction
• Quantum optics
• Near-field optics
• Nonlinear optics
• Anomalies in light scattering
• Spectroscopy and microscopy of materials
• Optical sensors
• Nanofabrication techniques
• New techniques and methods of analysis
• Advanced imaging
• Nano-optical trapping
• Optics and transport in nanomaterials
• Functional nanophotonics
• Optical response of advanced nanostructured materials
• Nanofunctional photonic composites and self-organised nanostructures
• Ultrafast opto-induced magnetism

Submit before 31 March 2025

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

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This themed collection is Guest Edited by:

	Viktoriia Babicheva University of New Mexico ORCID: 0000-0002-0789-5738 Viktoriia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Mexico.Before starting at UNM, she worked at the University of Arizona, Georgia State, and Purdue Universities. Her research interests are nanophotonics, plasmonics, and metamaterials and more information can be found here.
	Yu-Jung (Yuri) Lu Research Center for Applied Sciences, Academia Sinica ORCID: 0000-0002-3932-653X Dr. Yu-Jung Lu is an Associate Research Fellow at the Research Center for Applied Sciences, Academia Sinica, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at National Taiwan University. She earned her Ph.D. in Physics from National Tsing Hua University, in 2013, and later joined Prof. Harry Atwater’s research group at Caltech as a postdoctoral researcher from 2015 to 2017. Dr. Lu is a renowned materials physicist who specializes in active plasmonics, nanophotonics, and metasurfaces. Her research focuses on plasmonic nanodevices that enable the harvesting, generation, and manipulation of light at the nanoscale.
	Alexander Shalin Suzhou City University ORCID: 0000-0003-0038-5273 His research interests cover theoretical near-field optics, optics of nanoobjects, nanophotonics, plasmonics, optical forces and tweezers, NEMs, optical properties of heterogeneous media and metamaterials, optical transparency, antireflection coatings, metasurfaces, light-trapping coatings.
	Dattatray Late CSIR National Chemical Laboratory, India ORCID: 0000-0003-3007-7220 His interests cover the synthesis of various 1D nanowires / nanotubes & 2D (Nanosheets, thin films) nanomaterials for various applications such as sensors, supercapacitors, Light Emitting diodes (LEDs), photodetectors, nano-switches, nonvolatile memory devices, Li-ion batteries, catalysts for water splitting applications, and more.