Advances in Opto-Electronic Functional 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 January 2026 | Viewed by 23
Special Issue Editors
Interests: defect structures of solid-state materials; photonics applications
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Interests: optoelectronic material preparation and characterization; design and fabrication of photonics devices
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid evolution of optoelectronic technologies is revolutionizing fields ranging from ultra-high-speed optical communications to next-generation renewable energy systems. At the core of these advancements lies the synergy between novel functional materials, precision-engineered optical crystals, and innovative device architectures. This Special Issue focuses on bridging the gap from fundamental material discovery to practical photonic device implementation, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to tackle critical challenges in scalability, efficiency, and multifunctional integration.
We welcome original research and reviews addressing the following:
- Material Innovations: Breakthroughs in synthesizing and tailoring optoelectronic materials (e.g., perovskites, 2D heterostructures, organic–inorganic hybrids) with enhanced optoelectronic properties, stability, and environmental compatibility. Advanced characterization techniques (e.g., ultrafast spectroscopy, in situ TEM, etc.) to decode structure–property relationships are of particular interest.
- Optical Crystal Engineering: Cutting-edge strategies for growing high-quality optical crystals (nonlinear, laser, or quantum-grade) with controlled defects, doping, and phase transitions, alongside their applications in frequency conversion, lasing, and quantum photonics.
- Device-Level Breakthroughs: Novel designs of photonic devices (e.g., metasurface-integrated sensors, ultrafast photodetectors, energy-efficient light-emitting diodes, etc.) leveraging nanofabrication, plasmonics, and topological photonics. Studies on interface engineering, device reliability, and scalable manufacturing processes are highly encouraged.
This Special Issue aims to cover research in related fields and provide a platform for communication on the advancement of optoelectronic materials and devices.
Sincerely,
Dr. Lihong Shi
Prof. Dr. Wenbo Yan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- optoelectronic functional materials
- optical crystals
- photonic device fabrication
- material characterization
- nonlinear optics
- nanophotonics
- device performance optimization
- defect engineering in crystals
- quantum photonic materials
- optoelectronic devices
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