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Advances in Crystals for Optoelectronics
This special issue belongs to the section “Materials for Energy Applications“.
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the past two decades, we have witnessed tremendous progress in the fields of advanced crystals, including two-dimensional (2D) transition-metal dichalcogenides, black phosphorus, MXenes, hexagonal boron nitride, wide-bandgap semiconductors, etc., as well optoelectronics, including light-emitting diodes, solar cells, photodetectors, and sensors. The key to this success is dependent on careful investigations into crystal growth, structural, electrical, mechanical, and optical properties. In this Special Issue, entitled "Advances in Crystals for Optoelectronics", researchers will have the opportunity to publish their novel findings related to recent advances in crystals and optoelectronics devices, including synthesis procedures, crystal structures, underlying theory, computation, models, and novel functional devices for new applications in optoelectronic fields. We aim to cover a wide range of advanced crystals (both inorganic and organic), including hybrid perovskite materials. Submissions on original experimental or research, including materials development, device architecture, and novel device characterization methodology, will be considered. This Special Issue will also include reviews, brief research reports, and perspectives related to advanced crystals and optoelectronics devices.
Dr. Daoyou Guo
Dr. Chao Wu
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- crystal growth/structural/electrical/optical properties
- optoelectronics
- wide-bandgap semiconductors
- gallium oxide
- photodetectors
- light-emitting diodes
- solar cells
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