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III-V Optoelectronics and Semiconductor Process Technology
edited by Hsin-Chu Chen, Hao-Chung Kuo and Yi-Jen Chiu
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13593
Keywords: III-V semiconductor epitaxial growth and fabrication; optoelectronics and semiconductor devices; integration process technology; III-V materials applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Semiconductor Devices)
Viscoelastic Microfluidics and Cell Sorting submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13366
Keywords: microfluidics; viscoelastic focusing; blood sorting; bacteria separation; exosomes; circulating tumor cells; saliva; leukocyte separation; cell sorting; elasto-inertial migration; microparticles; nanoparticles; acoustics; numerical simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section B:Biology and Biomedicine)
Micro-electro Discharge Machining: Principles, Recent Advancements and Applications, 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 11950
Keywords: micro EDM; parameters optimization; process simulation; tool wear; difficult-to-cut material
(This special issue belongs to the Section D:Materials and Processing)
Microreactors and Their Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8744
Keywords: microreactor; microfluidics; micromachines; process intensification
(This special issue belongs to the Section C:Chemistry)
Microfluidic Systems for Biomedical Analysis, Detection and Diagnosis
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6395
Keywords: microfluidics; microsystems; lab-on-a-chip; electrophoresis; tissue engineering; acoustofluidics; hydrodynamics; optical tweezers; micromanipulation; lab-on-a-disk; organ-on-a-chip; drug discovery; diagnosis; cell analysis; bioassay
(This special issue belongs to the Section B:Biology and Biomedicine)
Functional Polymers for Optic/Electronic Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4145
Keywords: functional polymer-based bio/chemical sensors; new polymer materials in additive manufacturing; functional polymers in batteries; organic optoelectronics devices; polymers for energy harvesting and storage devices; optical properties of functional polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section D:Materials and Processing)
Cutting-Edge Terahertz Technology
edited by and Maher Bakri-Kassem
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3628
Keywords: submillimeter wave/THz technology; submillimeter wave/THz components; submillimeter wave/THz devices; submillimeter wave/THz applications; submillimeter wave/THz waveguides
(This special issue belongs to the Section E:Engineering and Technology)
Future Wearable and Implants, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2595
Keywords: wearables; wireless implants; biocompatibility; body-centric communications; electromagnetic exposure; energy efficiency; implant communication
(This special issue belongs to the Section E:Engineering and Technology)
Microelectronics and Optoelectronic Devices: From Fundamental Research to Advanced Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2303
Keywords: optoelectronic devices; photodetectors; solar cells; LED; photonic synapses; microelectronic devices; transistors; diodes; memristors; semiconductor materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section E:Engineering and Technology)
Fundamentals and Catalytic Applications of Oxide-Based Materials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1790
Keywords: oxide; material science; catalysis; micro- and nanostructures
(This special issue belongs to the Section C:Chemistry)
3D Printing and Other Additive Manufacturing Techniques for the Fabrication of RF and Millimeter Wave Devices
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1538
Keywords: inkjet printing; sintering; 3D printing; chemical formulation; prototyping; polymer; conductive filaments; jetting; electronic; energy; biomedical; healthcare; medicine; devices; design; fabrication; integrated devices; sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section D3: 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing)
Recent Advances in MEMS Resonator-Based Magnetic Sensors
edited by Zilong Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 320
Keywords: MEMS resonators; resonator magnetic sensors; lorentz force-based sensors; magnetostrictive effect sensors; torque force-based sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section A:Physics)
Advanced Technologies in Heterogeneous Integration
edited by Yun Mou, and Jianming Xu
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 252
Keywords: heterogeneous integration; semiconductors; power electronics; optoelectronics; micro electro mechanical system (MEMS); 2D/3D integration; design simulation; performances; reliability; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section E:Engineering and Technology)
Triboelectric Nanogenerators: From Fundamental Research to Applications
edited by , Haiwu Zheng and Jinkai Chen
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 205
Keywords: triboelectric nanogenerator; contact electrification; Maxwell’ s displacement current; mechanical energy harvester; self-powered sensing system; high-voltage; tribotronics; tribovoltaic; contact-electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section A:Physics)
Wide-Bandgap Materials for Photonic and Phononic Applications
edited by and Ufuk Kilic
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 166
Keywords: wide-bandgap materials (WBMs); photonics; optics; phononics; acoustics; nano-/micro-electromechanical systems (N/MEMSs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Semiconductor Devices)
Next-Generation Organic Electronics, Transistors, Materials and Their Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 136
Keywords: semiconductor/display; 2D materials; organic/inorganic electronics; implantable/attachable/eearable devices; flexible/stretchable/transparent electronics; wearable sensors; optogenetics; wearable electroceuticals; OLED/QLED/OPD/PSC; electrode/transistors/encapsulation; biomedical application
(This special issue belongs to the Section A:Physics)
Two-Dimensional Materials for Emerging Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 131
Keywords: 2D materials; robotics; actuation; MXene; chemical vapor deposition
(This special issue belongs to the Section D:Materials and Processing)
3D-Printed Implants: Design, Manufacture, Simulation and Applications
edited by Michael I. Okereke, and
submission deadline 1 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; biomedical devices; implants; in silico studies; virtual testing; computational simulations; computer aided designs; biocompatibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section B:Biology and Biomedicine)
Recent Advances in Micro/Nano-Fabrication
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14658 | Submission Open
Keywords: micromachining; micro-3D printing; laser machining; textured surface; microdevice
(This special issue belongs to the Section E:Engineering and Technology)
Smart Precision Manufacturing and Metrology
edited by and Jizhou Li
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1599 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart precision manufacturing; smart precision metrology; artificial intelligence; machine learning; advanced sensing; self-optimization; intelligent measurement and instrumentation
(This special issue belongs to the Section E:Engineering and Technology)
Advances in Polymer-Based Materials and Fabrication Processes for Microfluidic Applications II submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers and polymeric materials; composites and nanocomposites; smart and functional properties; processing and fabrication; microfluidic; lab-on-a-chip; biomedical applications; environmental applications; technologically relevant applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section D:Materials and Processing)
Integrated Photonic Devices Integrated with 2D Materials: Advances and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: integrated photonics; 2D materials; photonic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section A:Physics)
Advanced Micro/Nano Sensors and Actuators for Disease Diagnosis, Monitoring and Treatment submission deadline 30 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13477 | Submission Open
Keywords: Implantable and wearable; Sensors and actuators; Diagnosis; monitoring and treatment applications; Smart medical equipment; Body-/organ-assist or monitoring devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section E:Engineering and Technology)
Three-Dimensional Printing Technology in Continuous Fibre-Reinforced Composites
edited by and Heng Cai
submission deadline 30 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1496 | Submission Open
Keywords: micromachines in 3D printing of continuous fibre-reinforced composites; three-dimensional printing of continuous fibre-reinforced composites; lightweight 3D printed composites; advanced design of 3D printed composites; numerical simulation of 3D printing process; polymer composites produced by 3D printing; processing and characterization of composites using 3D printing technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section D3: 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing)
Optical Micro–Nano Structures and Devices: Materials, Design and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1079 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials with optical response; high power terahertz emission; broadband or narrowband terahertz source; far-field terahertz modulation; terahertz detection; polaritonics; micro-nano structure and devices for terahertz imaging; metasurfaces; terahertz sensing; optical micro-nano structures and devices.
(This special issue belongs to the Section A:Physics)
Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Microstructures submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 15 articles | Viewed by 18825 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat and mass transfer; fluid glow; micro-/nano-structure; phase change (boiling; evaporation; condensation; frosting; icing; etc.); multiphase flow (gas-/solid– liquid; bubble; droplet; etc.); heat exchanger; micro-/nano-fluid; micro-electromechanical system (MEMS); chip
(This special issue belongs to the Section E:Engineering and Technology)
Micro/Nanostructures in Sensors and Actuators
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 12659 | Submission Open
Keywords: micro/nano fabrication; micro/nano structure; sensors & actuators; MEMS; BioMEMS
(This special issue belongs to the Section A:Physics)
Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Systems, 3rd Edition
edited by Guochao Li, Zhaoju Zhu and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 12058 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; machining and forming technology; machine tool design and manufacturing; micro- and nanofabrication; smart manufacturing; non-traditional manufacturing processes; energy-efficient manufacturing; computer-integrated manufacturing systems; intelligent control and algorithm; system optimization; system reliability analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section D:Materials and Processing)
Micro and Smart Devices and Systems, 3rd Edition
edited by , and Dong Han
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6893 | Submission Open
Keywords: MEMS/NEMS; flexible actuators and sensors; self-actuation/sensing and self-power systems; fluidic systems; self-oscillating and smart hydrogels; intelligent control systems; smart devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section E:Engineering and Technology)
Advanced Packaging for Microsystem Applications, 3rd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5541 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced packaging technology; MEMS; reliability; NEMS; packaging materials; modeling and simulation; design and manufacturing process; microsystems
(This special issue belongs to the Section A:Physics)
Microwave Passive Components, 2nd Edition
edited by , , Dian Zhang and Luqi Zhang
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5526 | Submission Open
Keywords: theory; modeling; fabrication; measurement and applications; microwave; millimeter and terahertz wave passive component/devices applied in the communication; radar and some other systems; passive component/devices in antenna; filters; biosensors; vacuum electronic devices; pulse compressor; particle accelerator; etc.; other work related to microwave devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section E:Engineering and Technology)
MEMS Accelerometers: Design, Applications and Characterization, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5437 | Submission Open
Keywords: MEMS accelerometers; vibration measurements; sensor networks; design of MEMS accelerometers; MEMS accelerometer calibration and characterization; MEMS accelerometer-based applications and case studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section A:Physics)
Flexible and Wearable Sensors, 3rd Edition
edited by , , and Haiyan Zhang
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5435 | Submission Open
Keywords: flexible sensors; electronic skin; flexible electronics; wearable electronics; MEMS wearable applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section A:Physics)
Multi-dimensional (1D, 2D, 3D) Micro/Nanocomposite Thin Films and Crystals
edited by and Abdalla M. Darwish
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4182 | Submission Open
Keywords: micro and nano 1D; 2D; 3D thin film characterization and fabrications; mechanical defects on nanocomposite nano thin films; physical and optical characterization of nano MEMS; micro and nanosensors; micro and nanobiomedical devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section D:Materials and Processing)
Magnetorheological Materials and Application Systems
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4139 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetorheological materials; temperature effect; thermal conductivity; heat transfer
(This special issue belongs to the Section E:Engineering and Technology)
Research Progress of Microfluidic Bioseparation and Bioassay
edited by , Junyoung Kim, and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3019 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioseparation; bioassay; microfluidics; lab on a chip; bioparticles; liquid biopsy; point-of-care test
(This special issue belongs to the Section B:Biology and Biomedicine)
New Advances, Methods, and Applications for Micro Inertial Sensors, 2nd Edition
edited by , Shuai Chen, Yuwei Chen and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2977 | Submission Open
Keywords: micro inertial sensor; MEMS IMU; position; navigation; deep learning; GNSS
(This special issue belongs to the Section A:Physics)
Microfluidics and 3D Printing for Biomedical Applications
edited by , Bradley Ellis and Gozde Basara
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2732 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; bioprinting; microfluidics; organs-on-chips; functional tissues; disease modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section D3: 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing)
Recent Advances in Magnetic Micro/Nano-Manipulation
edited by and Shaowei Ouyang
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1069 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic micro/nano-manipulation; magnetic robotics; magnetic assembly; magnetic separation; magnetic mixing
(This special issue belongs to the Section A:Physics)
3D/4D Printing of Multifunctional Composites with Multifunctional Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 772 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D/4D printing; rapid prototyping; additive manufacturing; composites materials; multifunctional structures; adaptive materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section D3: 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing)
Innovative Progression of Light-Emitting Diodes (LED)
edited by Ching-Chiun Wang
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 332 | Submission Open
Keywords: LED; mini/micro LED; quantum dot LED; UV LED epitaxy; quantum well; thin film process; device; material analysis and characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Semiconductor Devices)
Aptamers: Designs and Application in Biosensing and Biomedical Application
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open
Keywords: aptamers; aptamer-based biosensors; biosensing; cancer treatment; diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section B:Biology and Biomedicine)
Quantum Tunneling Devices and Sensors
edited by Marek Michalewicz
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum tunneling; MEMS; NEMS; quantum sensors; quantum sensor applications; quantum tunneling transduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section A:Physics)
Advances in Energy Harvesting and Wearable Sensors: Powering the Future of Smart Technologies submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy harvesting; wearable sensors; self-powered; future applications; smart sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section B:Biology and Biomedicine)
Next Generation of Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open
Keywords: material; thermoelectric power generation technology; thermoelectric power generation system; thermoelectric power generation material; coefficient of performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section E:Engineering and Technology)
Application of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology in Personalized Health Monitoring and Clinical Diagnosis
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; intelligent sensors; personal healthcare; clinical diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section B:Biology and Biomedicine)
Metamaterials for Sensing Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2130 | Submission Open
Keywords: metamaterials; lab on a chip; biological sensing using subwavelength structures; chemical sensing using subwavelength structures; physical sensing using subwavelength structures; optical manipulation using metamaterials; optofluidic device; light– matter interactions
Advancement of Laser Technology from Materials Processing to Nano/Micro Fabrications
edited by and Sima Umrao
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 567 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser material processing; light– matter interactions; lasers in defense and manufacturing; sustainable recycling process; renewable energy; laser machining; cutting; welding; and polishing
(This special issue belongs to the Section D:Materials and Processing)
CMOS Systems for Quantum Applications
edited by Yatao Peng and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 318 | Submission Open
Keywords: cryogenic electronics; cryo-CMOS; quantum computer; qubit controller; receiver and transmitter
(This special issue belongs to the Section A:Physics)
Surface and Bulk Acoustic Wave Resonators: Materials, Design and Fabrication
edited by and Kenya Hashimoto
submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2360 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface acoustic wave; bulk acoustic wave; excited bulk acoustic wave resonator (XBAR); 3D finite element method (FEM); resonator; temperature coefficient of frequency (TCF); interdigital transducers (IDTs); coupling of mode (COM) model; modified Butterworth van Dyke (mBVD); quality factors (Q); acoustic impedance (Z); multiplexer; nonlinearity; phononic crystal
(This special issue belongs to the Section E:Engineering and Technology)
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