Advanced Optical Nanomaterials: Design, Synthesis and Applications
A special issue of Eng (ISSN 2673-4117). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanophotonics; design and synthesis of optically active nanomaterials; optic nanosensors; surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy SERS; fluorescence nanomaterials; nanocatalysis
Interests: advanced optical nanomaterials; surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS); nanophotonics; optical spectroscopy; high-entropy oxides; photocatalysis; light–matter interactions; nanostructured coatings; solid-state devices; ultrasensitive detection
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Optical nanomaterials are at the forefront of materials research due to their remarkable ability to manipulate and respond to light at the nanoscale. This Special Issue, titled “Advanced Optical Nanomaterials: Design, Synthesis and Applications”, invites original contributions and reviews focused on the rational design, sustainable synthesis, and application of advanced nanomaterials with tailored optical properties. Special emphasis will be given to sensing applications, where high sensitivity and specificity are essential for detecting chemical, environmental, or biological targets. Further areas of focus include photocatalysis for energy and environmental applications, nonlinear optics for signal modulation and frequency conversion, bioimaging and diagnostics, and optoelectronic devices such as LEDs, photodetectors, and solar cells.
We encourage submissions that incorporate green and sustainable methodologies, including the use of renewable precursors, low-energy synthesis routes, non-toxic solvents, and environmentally benign processing techniques. Both experimental and computational studies are welcome, especially those that elucidate structure–property relationships and propose scalable or multifunctional solutions. This Special Issue will foster interdisciplinary advances that combine optical performance with environmental responsibility, supporting the development of next-generation nanomaterials for real-world impact.
Dr. Pablo Eduardo Cardoso-Ávila
Dr. Fernando Pedro-García
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- optical nanomaterials
- nanoscale sensing
- photocatalysis
- nonlinear optics
- bioimaging and diagnostics
- green synthesis
- sustainable nanotechnology
- light–matter interaction
- functional nanostructures
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