Research on Luminescent Nanomaterials for Advanced Photonic Applications
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanophotonics Materials and Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2026 | Viewed by 78
Editors
Interests: material science; nanomaterials; inorganic phosphors; luminescence; LEDs
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Luminescent nanomaterials have become a key pillar of modern photonics, enabling the precise control of light at the nanoscale and opening new frontiers in science and technology. Their unique size-dependent optical properties, high quantum efficiency, and tunable emission make them highly attractive for varying applications, including bioimaging, sensing, light-emitting devices, lasers, and solar energy conversion. Significant progress in synthesis methods, surface engineering, and doping strategies has allowed for improved control over morphology, crystal structure, and defect states, all of which critically influence luminescence behavior. At the same time, challenges such as concentration quenching, photostability, thermal stability, and environmental impact continue to drive research toward more efficient systems. Understanding fundamental processes such as energy transfer, exciton dynamics, and host–dopant interactions remains essential for advancing the performance of these materials.
This Special Issue, entitled Research on Luminescent Nanomaterials for Advanced Photonic Applications, will present the latest advances in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of luminescent nanomaterials. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge developments, ranging from fundamental studies of luminescence mechanisms to the application of nanomaterials in next-generation photonic devices. Contributions from interdisciplinary fields are particularly encouraged for bridging the fields of materials science, physics, chemistry, and engineering.
Topics of Interest:
- Rare-earth or transition metal-doped up-conversion or down-conversion nanophosphors;
- Novel synthesis methods of nanophosphors;
- Advanced characterization techniques for luminescent properties;
- Quantum dots and their optical properties;
- Perovskite nanocrystals and hybrid luminescent nanostructures;
- Energy transfer mechanisms in nanophosphors;
- Defect engineering and its impact on luminescence efficiency;
- Surface modification and passivation strategies for enhanced emission;
- Luminescent nanothermometry and temperature sensing at the nanoscale;
- Nanomaterials for bioimaging, biosensing, and medical diagnostics;
- Photocatalytic nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications;
- Applications in LEDs, lasers, and display technologies;
- Anti-counterfeiting and security inks based on luminescent nanomaterials;
Computational modeling and theoretical approaches to luminescence.
Dr. Bojana Milićević
Dr. Milica Maričić
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanomaterials
- luminescence
- advanced photonics
- optical properties
- LEDs
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