Luminescent Properties of Advanced Materials

Dear Colleagues,

The emission of light from materials is a fascinating phenomenon that has captivated scientists for centuries. While luminescent materials have applications in numerous areas, including sensing, biological and medical imaging, lighting, display technologies, anti-counterfeiting, and optical communications, their properties continue to attract the interest of the scientific community. Indeed, the applications of luminescence extend far beyond the optical field, providing information on the physical properties of materials and devices, such as defects, strain, charge carrier recombination, transfer processes, etc. Thus, research in this field continues to expand our understanding of luminescence and paves the way for exciting advances in the world of materials science and technology.

This Special Issue welcomes original research articles and reviews focused on the latest progress in the synthesis, characterization, and application of luminescent materials, including glasses, ceramics, metal/organic frameworks, organic dyes, organic/inorganic hybrids, metals, and semiconductors, with different forms and dimensions. We hope that this issue will serve as a valuable resource for individuals working in this field and inspire new ideas for future research.

Dr. Bruno Falcão
Dr. Pavani Krishnapuram
Guest Editors

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• photoluminescence
• electroluminescence
• cathodoluminescence
• bioluminescence
• glasses
• ceramics
• semiconductors
• metals
• MOF
• crystals
• hybrids
• photonics and optoelectronics
• quantum cutting
• up- and down-conversion
• persistent luminescence
• UV-Vis-NIR-MIR thermometry
• manometry
• Judd–Ofelt theory
• charge carrier dynamics
• electron–phonon interactions