Luminescent Glass-Ceramics: Fabrication, Characterization, Application
A special issue of Ceramics (ISSN 2571-6131).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 138
Special Issue Editors
Interests: luminescent materials; synthesis; glasses; ceramics; colloids; thin films; photonic devices; inorganic materials; catalysis; nanostructured materials
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Interests: nanomaterials; luminescence; integrated optics
Interests: glass photonics; photon management; integrated optics; metamaterials for photonics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Glass-ceramics are biphasic materials composed of a glassy matrix embedded with nanocrystals. When these nanocrystals are doped with luminescent elements, such as transition metal ions or rare-earth ions, they give rise to photonic glass-ceramics. The uniqueness of these activated photonic glass-ceramics, compared to conventional optical glasses and crystals, lies in their ability to merge the optical characteristics of glass with the spectroscopic features of crystalline phases. This synergy offers a compelling advantage over traditional glasses, single crystals, and sintered transparent ceramics in photonic technologies. As a result, research efforts have increasingly focused on harnessing glass-ceramics for photonic uses, particularly in the field of integrated optics. Notably, the spectroscopic behavior of rare-earth ions in these materials can be finely tuned and enhanced based on their composition and structural attributes, as highlighted in several recent review articles.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to showcase established findings, cutting-edge discoveries, emerging perspectives, and practical applications of glass-ceramics in the fields of optics and photonics. A key objective is to offer a technological outlook on the development of photonic glass-ceramics, highlighting their wide-ranging functional potential. This initiative aims not only to share insights from leading experts but also to provide a platform for researchers exploring unconventional and forward-thinking approaches to advancing photonic glass-ceramic technologies. In this context, we expect that the Special Issue will feature significant technological progress and the latest innovations in processing techniques and novel applications. We warmly welcome contributions from dedicated professionals across academia, research institutions, industry, and start-ups who are engaged in pushing the boundaries of photonic glass-ceramics.
Dr. Dragana Marinković
Dr. Salvador Carmona-Téllez
Dr. Maurizio Ferrari
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- glass-ceramics
- nano-object
- energy
- waveguides
- microcavities
- catalysis
- coatings
- luminescence
- light sources
- lasers
- quantum technologies
- sensing
- biocompatible structures
- healthcare applications
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