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Progress of Nanoscale Materials in Plasmonics and Photonics

A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanophotonics Materials and Devices".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 5815

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Nikolaos Kalfagiannis

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Department of Materials Science Engineering, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
Interests: nanotechnology; physics of low dimensions; fabrication of thin films and nanostructures via a range of physical vapour deposition techniques and solution processing methods (sol–gel); light–matter interactions and optical properties of materials and thin films both from experimental (spectroscopic ellipsometry) and computational point of view (finite-difference time–domain method); self-assembly of noble metal layers into nanoparticles using laser processing; this method provides a new route to design predefined morphologies of surface and sub-surface nanoparticle arrangements with simplicity and versatility; defect engineering and modulation of the crystal structure, chemistry and composition, optical and electronic properties of materials via laser annealing
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Dr. Spyros Kassavetis

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Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
Interests: plasmonic nanomaterials and colloids; energy and photonic applications; thin films technology; surface mechanical and optical properties

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to announce a forthcoming Special Issue of Nanomaterials dedicated to Progress in Nanoscale Materials for Plasmonics and Photonics. We invite you to contribute your research to this special issue, which aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in this dynamic field.

The use of nanoscale materials in plasmonics and photonics has transformed our ability to manipulate and harness light at the nanoscale. Over the years, researchers have made significant breakthroughs in the design, fabrication, and application of nanoscale materials, leading to a rich history of innovation in this area. From the pioneering work on metallic nanoparticles to the development of novel metamaterials and quantum dot technologies, the journey of nanoscale materials in plasmonics and photonics is both fascinating and impactful.

This Special Issue aims to highlight the recent developments and cutting-edge research in the field of nanoscale materials for plasmonics and photonics. We are particularly interested in papers that showcase cutting-edge research, innovative methodologies, and transformative applications of nanoscale materials. This Special Issue will serve as a platform to disseminate the latest discoveries, highlight technological advancements, and foster collaboration among researchers in the field.

We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspective papers that contribute to our understanding of advanced nanoscale materials in plasmonics and photonics. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Emerging nanoscale materials in plasmonics and photonics;
  • Synthesis and characterization of nanoscale plasmonic and photonic materials;
  • Design and fabrication of metamaterials and metasurfaces;
  • Quantum dots and nanocrystals for photonics applications;
  • Two-dimensional materials for plasmonics;
  • Novel nanomaterials for energy harvesting and photodetectors;
  • Nanoscale materials for biophotonics and sensing;
  • Nonlinear optical effects in nanomaterials (including hyperbolic materials);
  • Quantum plasmonics and photonics;
  • Photonic integrated circuits for low-energy, high-speed, high-precision solutions for imaging, sensing, metrology and beyond;
  • Thermoplasmonics;
  • Insights into the fundamental physics governing nanoscale material interactions with light.

Manuscripts should be prepared following the guidelines of Nanomaterials (see this link for author instructions and more details on the submission process). The submission deadline for this Special Issue is April 10th 2024, and all submissions will undergo a normal peer-review process.

We look forward to your contributions to this exciting Special Issue, which promises to be a valuable resource for researchers and scientists in the fields of plasmonics and photonics.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at nkalf@uoi.gr, nikolaos.kalfagiannis@ntu.ac.uk, skasa@physics.auth.gr.

Dr. Nikolaos Kalfagiannis
Dr. Spyros Kassavetis
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • plasmonics
  • nano-photonics
  • photonics
  • bio-photonics
  • integrated circuits
  • 2D materials

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Dynamical Properties of Plasmon Polaritons in Nanorings Driven by Cassini-Ordered Emitters
by Gennadiy Burlak and Gustavo Medina-Ángel
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(8), 576; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15080576 - 10 Apr 2025
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The dynamics of plasmon polaritons (PPs) in a periodic lattice of dispersed nanorings (NRs) with embedded quantum nanoemitters (NEs) arranged according to the Cassini–Bernoulli lemniscate (LB) is studied. The field structure and the dynamics of the NE (quantum polarization) depend significantly on the [...] Read more.
The dynamics of plasmon polaritons (PPs) in a periodic lattice of dispersed nanorings (NRs) with embedded quantum nanoemitters (NEs) arranged according to the Cassini–Bernoulli lemniscate (LB) is studied. The field structure and the dynamics of the NE (quantum polarization) depend significantly on the plasma frequency ωp of the NR. We show that in the vicinity of the intersection of the LB branches (a region of high emitter density) located in the nanoring gaps, there is a significant enhancement of the optical field intensity and quantum correlations in the emitter subsystem. This effect may allow the coherent amplification of terahertz PPs (studied recently via free-electron-stimulated emission) in a lattice of NRs with the emission of embedded NEs. Full article
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Theoretical Analysis of Efficient Thermo-Optic Switching on Si3N4 Waveguide Platform Using SiOC-Based Plasmo-Photonics
by Dimitris V. Bellas, Eleftheria Lampadariou, George Dabos, Ioannis Vangelidis, Laurent Markey, Jean-Claude Weeber, Nikos Pleros and Elefterios Lidorikis
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(4), 296; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15040296 - 15 Feb 2025
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Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) are crucial for advanced applications in telecommunications, quantum computing, and biomedical fields. Silicon nitride (SiN)-based platforms are promising for PICs due to their transparency, low optical loss, and thermal stability. However, achieving efficient thermo-optic (TO) modulation on SiN remains [...] Read more.
Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) are crucial for advanced applications in telecommunications, quantum computing, and biomedical fields. Silicon nitride (SiN)-based platforms are promising for PICs due to their transparency, low optical loss, and thermal stability. However, achieving efficient thermo-optic (TO) modulation on SiN remains challenging due to limited reconfigurability and high power requirements. This study aims to optimize TO phase shifters on SiN platforms to enhance power efficiency, reduce device footprint, and minimize insertion losses. We introduce a CMOS-compatible plasmo-photonic TO phase shifter using a SiOC material layer with a high TO coefficient combined with aluminum heaters on a SiN platform. We evaluate four interferometer architectures—symmetric and asymmetric Mach–Zehnder Interferometers (MZIs), an MZI with a ring resonator, and a single-arm design—through opto-thermal simulations to refine performance across power, losses, footprint, and switching speed metrics. The asymmetric MZI with ring resonator (A-MZI-RR) architecture demonstrated superior performance, with minimal power consumption (1.6 mW), low insertion loss (2.8 dB), and reduced length (14.4 μm), showing a favorable figure of merit compared to existing solutions. The optimized SiN-based TO switches show enhanced efficiency and compactness, supporting their potential for scalable, energy-efficient PICs suited to high-performance photonic applications. Full article
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Optical Properties and Applications of Diffraction Grating Using Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance with Metal Nano-Hemispheres
by Tomoya Kubota, Shogo Tokimori, Kai Funato, Hiroaki Kawata, Tetsuya Matsuyama, Kenji Wada and Koichi Okamoto
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(19), 1605; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14191605 - 5 Oct 2024
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This study investigates the optical properties of diffraction gratings using localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) with metal nano-hemispheres. We fabricated metal nano-hemisphere gratings (MNHGS) with Ga, Ag, and Au and examined their wavelength-selective diffraction properties. Our findings show that these gratings exhibit peak [...] Read more.
This study investigates the optical properties of diffraction gratings using localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) with metal nano-hemispheres. We fabricated metal nano-hemisphere gratings (MNHGS) with Ga, Ag, and Au and examined their wavelength-selective diffraction properties. Our findings show that these gratings exhibit peak diffraction efficiencies at 300 nm, 500 nm, and 570 nm, respectively, corresponding to the LSPR wavelengths of each metal. The MNHGs were created through thermal nanoimprint and metal deposition, followed by annealing. The experimental and simulation results confirmed that the MNHGs selectively diffract light at their resonance wavelengths. Applying these findings to third-order nonlinear laser spectroscopy (MPT-TG method) enhances measurement sensitivity by reducing background noise through the selective diffraction of pump light while transmitting probe light. This innovation promises a highly sensitive method for observing subtle optical phenomena, enhancing the capabilities of nonlinear laser spectroscopy. Full article
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Colloidal Titanium Nitride Nanoparticles by Laser Ablation in Solvents for Plasmonic Applications
by Nikolaos Pliatsikas, Stavros Panos, Tamara Odutola, Spyridon Kassavetis, Chrysanthi Papoulia, Ilias Fekas, John Arvanitidis, Dimitris Christofilos, Eleni Pavlidou, Maria Gioti and Panos Patsalas
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(14), 1214; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14141214 - 17 Jul 2024
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Titanium nitride (TiN) is a candidate material for several plasmonic applications, and pulsed laser ablation in liquids (PLAL) represents a rapid, scalable, and environmentally friendly approach for the large-scale production of nanomaterials with customized properties. In this work, the nanosecond PLAL process is [...] Read more.
Titanium nitride (TiN) is a candidate material for several plasmonic applications, and pulsed laser ablation in liquids (PLAL) represents a rapid, scalable, and environmentally friendly approach for the large-scale production of nanomaterials with customized properties. In this work, the nanosecond PLAL process is developed, and we provide a concise understanding of the process parameters, such as the solvent and the laser fluence and pulse wavelength, to the size and structure of the produced TiN nanoparticles (NPs). TiN films of a 0.6 μm thickness developed by direct-current (DC) magnetron sputtering were used as the ablation targets. All laser process parameters lead to the fabrication of spherical NPs, while the laser pulse fluence was used to control the NPs’ size. High laser pulse fluence values result in larger TiN NPs (diameter around 42 nm for 5 mJ and 25 nm for 1 mJ), as measured from scanning electron microscopy (SEM). On the other hand, the wavelength of the laser pulse does not affect the mean size of the TiN NPs (24, 26, and 25 nm for 355, 532, and 1064 nm wavelengths, respectively). However, the wavelength plays a vital role in the quality of the produced TiN NPs. Shorter wavelengths result in NPs with fewer defects, as indicated by Raman spectra and XPS analysis. The solvent type also significantly affects the size of the NPs. In aqueous solutions, strong oxidation of the NPs is evident, while organic solvents such as acetone, carbides, and oxides cover the TiN NPs. Full article
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Impact of Carbon-Based Nanoparticles on Polyvinyl Alcohol Polarizer Features: Photonics Applications
by Natalia Kamanina, Larisa Fedorova, Svetlana Likhomanova, Yulia Zubtcova and Pavel Kuzhakov
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(9), 737; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14090737 - 23 Apr 2024
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Among different inorganic and organic polarizer elements, thin-film light polarizers occupy a special place because of their flexibility, ease of integration into any optoelectronic circuit, and good functioning in the visible and near-infrared spectral range and can compete with Glan and Nicolas volumetric [...] Read more.
Among different inorganic and organic polarizer elements, thin-film light polarizers occupy a special place because of their flexibility, ease of integration into any optoelectronic circuit, and good functioning in the visible and near-infrared spectral range and can compete with Glan and Nicolas volumetric prisms. This paper presents the results of a study on how carbon-based nanoparticles influence on the basic properties of a well-known PVA-based polymer matrix, using which it is possible to obtain good transparency for parallel light components. An accent is made on graphene oxide nanoparticles, which are used as PVA sensitizers. It was shown for the first time that the structuring of PVA with graphene oxides allows an increased transmittance of the parallel light component to be obtained, saving the transmittance of the orthogonal one. Moreover, the graphene network can increase the mechanical strength of such thin-film PVA-based polarizers and provoke a change in the wetting angle. These advantages make it possible to use graphene oxide-structured thin-film light polarizers based on a PVA matrix as an independent optoelectronic element. Some comparative results for polarizers based on PVA-C70 structures are shown as well. Full article
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