Synthesis and Application of Optical Nanomaterials: 2nd Edition
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanophotonics Materials and Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 October 2025 | Viewed by 635
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Interests: SERS; optical materials; nanomaterials; applications
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue entitled “Synthesis and Application of Optical Nanomaterials: 2nd Edition” in the journal Nanomaterials. As the Guest Editor of this Special Issue, I am excited to share with you the significance of this topic and the opportunities it presents for groundbreaking research.
Optical nanomaterials have emerged as a pivotal area of research due to their unique optical properties, which are significantly different from those of bulk materials. Over the past few decades, significant advancements have been made in the synthesis and characterization of these materials, leading to their application in various fields such as biomedical imaging, sensing, and photonics. The first edition of this Special Issue garnered substantial interest and highlighted innovative contributions in the field, setting a strong foundation for the ongoing exploration of optical nanomaterials.
The primary aim of this Special Issue is to bring together cutting-edge research on the synthesis, characterization, and application of optical nanomaterials. This edition will continue to explore new methodologies and techniques in nanomaterial synthesis while also delving into their practical applications in various scientific and industrial sectors. We aim to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers to showcase their latest findings and to foster collaboration among scientists working on similar topics.
We are particularly interested in research that pushes the boundaries of current knowledge in the field of optical nanomaterials. This includes, but is not limited to, novel synthetic strategies, advanced characterization techniques, and innovative applications in areas such as energy harvesting, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnostics. The focus will be on papers that present significant advancements or propose new paradigms in the understanding and utilization of optical nanomaterials.
What Kind of Papers Are We Soliciting?
We are soliciting high-quality original research articles, reviews, and short communications that address various aspects of optical nanomaterials. Submissions should present significant scientific contributions that advance the field, including: novel synthesis methods for optical nanomaterials; advanced characterization techniques that provide deeper insights into the properties of these materials; applications of optical nanomaterials in fields such as biomedicine, energy, environment, and photonics; and theoretical studies that offer new perspectives on the optical behavior of nanomaterials.
We encourage submissions from researchers at all stages of their careers and are particularly interested in interdisciplinary studies that bridge gaps between traditional scientific disciplines.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and advancing the field of optical nanomaterials together.
Prof. Dr. Bong-Hyun Jun
Prof. Dr. Won Yeop Rho
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- optical nanomaterials
- nanoparticle synthesis
- photonic applications
- nanomaterial characterization
- biomedical imaging
- nanosensors
- energy harvesting
- environmental monitoring
- plasmonics
- quantum dots
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