Optical Properties and Applications of Semiconductor Nanomaterials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Optical and Photonic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2025 | Viewed by 129
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Electrotechnology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
Interests: nanomaterials; nanorods; nanopillars; TCO; ZnO; nanoparticle synthesis; hydrothermal growth; perovskites; solar cells
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Dear Colleagues,
Semiconductor nanomaterials hold immense potential for next-generation applications across diverse fields, including energy harvesting, electronics, optoelectronics, chemical sensing and biosensing, and catalysis. Their distinctive optical properties, which differ significantly from those of bulk materials, arise primarily from the quantum size effect and their high surface-to-volume ratio. These optical characteristics are intricately linked not only to the atomic structure and electronic properties of the materials but also to their size, shape, and surface functionality. This combination of features makes semiconductor nanomaterials a focal point for fundamental research and a foundation for innovative applications.
This Special Issue focuses on the synthesis, detailed characterization, and diverse applications of semiconductor nanomaterials. We invite submissions of original research articles and review papers that contribute to advancements in the field of semiconductor nanomaterials. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, nanoparticles, quantum dots, nanomaterials, thin semiconductor layers, metal oxides, perovskite nanomaterials, and low-dimensional materials and their versatile applications.
Dr. Neda Neykova
Dr. Branislav Dzurňák
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fabrication of nanomaterials
- electrical and optical features
- metal oxides
- perovskites
- energy conversion
- sensors
- photoluminescence
- band gap engineering
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