Emerging Photonic and Electromagnetic Materials and Devices
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Optical and Photonic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editors
Interests: optoelectronic materials; bionic optoelectronic chips
Interests: luminescent materials; optical fiber laser and sensors; laser–matter interaction
Interests: antenna-in-package (AiP) technology; mm-wave and THz antenna arrays; phased-array antennas
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid advancement of photonic and electromagnetic materials and devices is revolutionizing modern technologies and fostering breakthroughs in communication, sensing, computing, and medical domains. Integrated photonic platforms, including silicon nitride, lithium niobate, and plasma systems, are redefining high-speed optical communication and compact photonic chips to address the exponential rise in data traffic. Upconversion nanoparticles and quantum photonic systems have showcased transformative potential in near-infrared electronics, implantable medical devices, and secure quantum communication. Progress in intelligent electromagnetic materials, such as liquid metal composites, offers tunable shielding and sensing capabilities, which are essential for adaptive Internet-of-Things applications and electromagnetic protection.
This Special Issue warmly invites research contributions and reviews focusing on innovative materials (e.g., metasurfaces, two-dimensional materials, and UCNPs), device advancements (e.g., high-speed tunable systems, reconfigurable optical devices, and plasma circuits), fabrication methodologies (e.g., AI-driven design and scalable nanofabrication techniques), and application domains (e.g., THz imaging, topological photonics, and bio-integrated systems). Submissions should highlight scalability, multifunctionality, and practical applicability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world deployment.
We look forward to your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Jiewei Chen
Dr. Xiongjian Huang
Dr. Ya Fei Wu
Dr. Tianyue Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- photonic metamaterials
- integrated photonics
- 2D materials
- upconversion nanoparticles
- quantum photonic systems
- stretchable photonics
- reconfigurable electromagnetic devices
- plasmonic nanostructures
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