Phosphors: Synthesis, Properties, and Structures
A special issue of Inorganics (ISSN 2304-6740). This special issue belongs to the section "Inorganic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editors
Interests: spectroscopy; materials science; nano materials; analytical chemistry; spectroscopic methods of characterization
Interests: nanoscience & nanomaterials; spectroscopy; materials science; materials synthesis and characterization; luminescence thermometry
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Phosphor materials have long been at the forefront of luminescence research due to their wide range of applications in lighting, displays, sensing, bioimaging, and radiation detection. Their ability to convert energy into visible light with high efficiency makes them indispensable in both traditional and emerging technologies. With recent advances in material design, dopant engineering, and structural control, new opportunities have arisen for tailoring the optical properties of phosphors at the atomic and nanoscale levels. Exploring the relationships between synthesis methods, structural features, and resulting luminescence behavior is critical to unlocking the full potential of these materials.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue of Inorganics, titled “Phosphors: Synthesis, Properties, and Structures.”
This Special Issue aims to present recent progress in the field of synthesis, characterization, and application of phosphor materials. We welcome contributions that align with the journal’s scope (including inorganic chemistry and materials science), particularly those that provide insight into how structural and compositional factors influence the photophysical properties of luminescent materials. By collecting high-quality original research and reviews, this Special Issue will offer a comprehensive view of current trends and future perspectives in the field.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and review papers are welcome. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Design and synthesis of novel phosphor materials.
- Rare-earth and transition-metal-doped luminescent systems.
- Structure–property relationships in luminescent materials.
- Photoluminescence mechanisms and quantum efficiency.
- Persistent luminescence and thermoluminescence.
- Nanophosphors for bioimaging and diagnostics.
- Phosphors for LEDs and solid-state lighting.
- Defect engineering and energy transfer processes.
- Advanced characterization techniques for phosphors.
- Theoretical modeling of luminescent properties.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Ivana Zekovic
Dr. Jovana Periša
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- phosphors
- luminescence
- rare-earth doping
- nanomaterials
- optical properties
- synthesis
- structure–property relationship
- energy transfer
- persistent luminescence
- photoluminescent materials
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