Calls for papers

  • Neuromorphic Hardware and Computing 2024

    An interdisciplinary approach is being taken to address the challenge of creating more efficient and intelligent computing systems that can perform diverse tasks, to design hardware with increasing complexity from single device to system architecture level, and to develop new theories and brain-inspired algorithms for future computing. In this cross-journal collection, we aim to bring together cutting-edge research of neuromorphic architecture and hardware, computing algorithms and theories, and the related innovative applications.
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      Submission status: Open Deadline: 06 November 2024
    • Self-Assembled Soft Matter

      In this cross-journal Collection, across Nature Communications, Communications Chemistry, Communications Materials and Scientific Reports, we focus on different forms of self-assembled soft matter, from fundamental studies to applied systems. This includes, for example, coacervation and liquid-liquid phase separation, chiral systems and polymer assemblies.
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        Submission status: Open Deadline: 29 October 2024
      • Sodium-based battery development

        This cross-journal Collection brings together the latest developments in electrodes, electrolytes, and battery components used in aqueous and non-aqueous sodium-based battery applications.
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          Submission status: Open Deadline: 15 October 2024
        • Condensed matter physics at high pressure

          This cross-journal Collection between Nature Communications, Communications Materials and Scientific Reports brings together the latest advances in the use of high-pressure methods to induce, manipulate, and probe novel states of matter, and to improve the fundamental understanding and technological potential of quantum materials.
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            Submission status: Open Deadline: 08 October 2024
          • Tandem Perovskite Photovoltaics

            This cross-journal Collection between Nature Communications, Communications Materials, Communications Physics and Scientific Reports brings together the latest research and development in perovskite-based tandem solar cells.
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              Submission status: Open Deadline: 01 October 2024
            • Advances in catalytic hydrogen evolution

              This collection encourages submissions related to hydrogen evolution catalysis, particularly where hydrogen gas is the primary product. This is a cross-journal partnership between the Energy Materials team at Nature Communications with Communications Chemistry, Communications Engineering, Communications Materials, and Scientific Reports. We seek studies covering a range of perspectives including materials design & development, catalytic performance, or underlying mechanistic understanding. Other works focused on potential applications and large-scale demonstration of hydrogen evolution are also welcome.
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                Submission status: Open Deadline: 18 September 2024
              • Scaffolds for tissue engineering

                This cross-journal Collection between Nature Communications, Communications Materials and Scientific Reports brings together the latest developments in scaffolds for hard and soft tissue regeneration.
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                  Submission status: Open Deadline: 01 October 2024
                • Self-driving labs and automation software for chemistry and materials science

                  This cross-journal collection is dedicated to the development and application of automation tools (software and hardware) for chemistry and materials science, curated by Editors from Nature Communications, Communications Chemistry, Communications Engineering, Communications Materials and Scientific Reports.
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                    Submission status: Open Deadline: 07 August 2024
                  • Structural materials for aerospace

                    This cross-journal Collection brings together the latest developments in alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites used in aviation and space applications.
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                      Submission status: Open Deadline: 01 August 2024
                    • Dielectric materials for energy storage applications

                      The editors at Nature Communications, Communications Materials, and Scientific Reports invite original research articles about dielectric materials for energy storage applications.
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                        Submission status: Open Deadline: 19 July 2024