Journal Guide

Nano Today is the international journal for researchers with interests across the whole of nanoscience and technology. Through its unique mixture of peer-reviewed articles, the latest research news, and information on key developments, Nano Today provides comprehensive coverage of this exciting and dynamic new field.Description:Nano Today publishes original articles on all aspects of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Manuscripts of three types are considered: Review Articles that inform readers of the latest research and advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology, Rapid Communications that feature exciting research breakthroughs in the field, and News and Opinions that comment on topical issues or express views on the developments in related fields.Contributions include a variety of topics such as:• Synthesis and Self-Assembly of Nanostructured Materials and Films• Functionalization and Size-Dependent Properties of Nanocrystals, Quantum Dots and Nanowires• Processing and Templating of Nanotubes and Nanoporous Materials• Tailoring of Polymeric Nanoparticles, Organic-Inorganic Nanocomposites and Biohybrids• Fabrication of Nano and Micro Electro Mechanical Systems• Design and Engineering of Structural and Functional Nanomaterials• Nanosystems for Biological, Medical, Chemical, Catalytic, Energy and Environmental Applications• Nanodevices for Electronic, Photonic, Magnetic, Imaging, Diagnostic and Sensor Applications

Nano Views is an open-select, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of nanoparticle sciences, including nanotechnology and nanomaterials.

Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects is a new journal devoted to all aspects of the synthesis and the properties of this new flourishing domain.

The journal is devoted to novel architectures at the nano-level with an emphasis on new synthesis and characterization methods. The journal is focused on the objects rather than on their applications. However, the research for new applications of original nano-structures & nano-objects in various fields such as nano-electronics, energy conversion, catalysis, drug delivery and nano-medicine is also welcome.

The scope of Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects involves:

• Metal and alloy nanoparticles with complex nanostructures such as shape control, core-shell and dumbells
• Oxide nanoparticles and nanostructures, with complex oxide/metal, oxide/surface and oxide /organic interfaces
• Inorganic semi-conducting nanoparticles (quantum dots) with an emphasis on new phases, structures, shapes and complexity
• Nanostructures involving molecular inorganic species such as nanoparticles of coordination compounds, molecular magnets, spin transition nanoparticles etc. or organic nano-objects, in particular for molecular electronics
• Nanostructured materials such as nano-MOFs and nano-zeolites
• Hetero-junctions between molecules and nano-objects, between different nano-objects & nanostructures or between nano-objects & nanostructures and surfaces
• Methods of characterization specific of the nano size or adapted for the nano size such as X-ray and neutron scattering, light scattering, NMR, Raman, Plasmonics, near field microscopies, various TEM and SEM techniques, magnetic studies, etc .

Rationale Nanoscale technologies are currently surrounded by both hype and fear. Optimists suggest that these technologies are desperately needed to solve problems of terrorism, global warming, the shortage of clean water, land degradation and health. Pessimists fear the loss of privacy and loss of autonomy, 'grey goo' and weapons of mass destruction, and serious environmental and health risks. There is also concern about the fair distribution of the costs and benefits of the technology. The field needs a forum for informed discussion of ethical and social issues related to nanotechnology to counterbalance popular discussions and fragmented representation of opinions and findings. NanoEthics: Ethics for Technologies that Converge at the Nanoscale provides this forum. Nature of the journal This journal will be a multidisciplinary forum for exploration of issues presented by converging technology applications. While the central focus of the journal will be on the ethical issues, it is recognized that these discussions must be informed by, at least, the physical, biological and social sciences and the law. Focus NanoEthics: Ethics for Technologies that Converge at the Nanoscale will focus on the philosophically and scientifically rigorous examination of the ethical and societal considerations and the public and policy concerns inherent in nanotechnology research and development. These issues include both individual and societal problems, and include individual health, wellbeing and human enhancement, human integrity and autonomy, distribution of the costs and benefits, threats to culture and tradition and to political and economic stability. Additionally there are meta-issues including the neutrality or otherwise of technology, designing technology in a value-sensitive way, and the control of scientific research. Re, adership and Editorial Board This journal will be of interest to researchers, scholars and students in the various disciplines related to nanotechnology, and to scientific and technological policymakers. The composition of the editorial board reflects the multidisciplinary approach of the journal.

• Human Nanotoxicology - nano-bio interactions and effects on human health;
• Econanotoxicology - nano-bio interactions and effects on organism and ecosystem health;
• Exposure - nanomaterial release, fate and behavior in the environment and human/engineered systems;
• Risk Assessment and Life Cycle Assessment

Other areas, such as the development of methodological and modelling approaches and the development of materials and methods to enhance nanosafety, are appropriate if there is a clear and demonstrable link to the above themes.

Types of article NanoImpact publishes the following article types:

• Original Research Articles: Demonstrate important new discoveries in the relevant fields;
• Critical Reviews: Comprehensively summarize and evaluate the latest developments in the relevant field;
• Frontiers: Identify potential new important areas in the relevant field.

Original Research Articles and Critical Reviews are limited to 7000 and 10000 words excluding figures, tables and references. A maximum of 6 figures/tables are allowed for research and review articles. Frontiers are limited to 2000 words, with up to an additional 3 figures and tables allowed. References are not included in this word limit. Longer articles can be considered if authors can provide a compelling argument in the cover letter. Editors will make the final decision.

Nanofabrication meets the growing demand for a place to publish top-notch science-engineering-focused materials and manufacturing research with a nanofabrication core.

"Our vision is to advance a journal focused on nanofabrication with a strong emphasis on the fundamental science and engineering that advances the field and lays the foundation for the advanced applications spanning from biomedical, environmental to aerospace to name a few.”

The journal strongly supports work towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, namely: G3 (Good health and well-being); G6 (Clean water and sanitation); G7 (Affordable and clean energy); G9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure); and G14 (Life below water) and articles written to support these developments will be particularly welcomed.

Nanomaterials (ISSN 2076-4991) is an international and interdisciplinary scholarly open access journal. It publishes reviews, regular research papers, communications, and short notes that are relevant to any field of study that involves nanomaterials, with respect to their science and application. Thus, theoretical and experimental articles will be accepted, along with articles that deal with the synthesis and use of nanomaterials. Articles that synthesize information from multiple fields, and which place discoveries within a broader context, will be preferred. There is no restriction on the length of the papers. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical research in as much detail as possible. Full experimental or methodical details, or both, must be provided for research articles. Computed data or files regarding the full details of the experimental procedure, if unable to be published in a normal way, can be deposited as supplementary material. Nanomaterials is dedicated to a high scientific standard. All manuscripts undergo a rigorous reviewing process and decisions are based on the recommendations of independent reviewers.