Dear Colleagues,

Nanomaterials have shown unique optical properties from different aspects. In the past several decades, different types of optical nanomaterials have been developed, including quantum dots, nanowires, nanocrystals, and carbon dots. Much progress has also been achieved in understanding the fundamental photophysical properties and processes of these materials. These materials have shown promising applications as light-emitting materials. Thus, the present Special Issue of Nanomaterials aims to present the current state of and new progress in research on optical nanomaterials, including fundamental understanding, synthesis, and applications.

Potential topics include but are not limited to:

• Plasmonic nanomaterials;
• Quantum dots;
• Photonic crystals;
• Luminescent nanomaterials;
• Nanomaterials for non-linear optics;
• Nanomaterials for optical data storage;
• Nanomaterials for optical detection.

Prof. Dr. Yuxi Tian
Guest Editor

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• plasmonic
• photonics
• quantum dots
• nanoparticles
• nanotube
• nanocrystals
• clusters