Nanophotonic Platforms for Characterization, Sensing, and Energy Applications
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanophotonics Materials and Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 February 2024) | Viewed by 122
Special Issue Editor
Interests: plasmonics; nanophotonics; optoelectronic nanomaterials; two-dimensional semiconductors
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanophotonic structures are able to confine light energy at the nanoscale and therefore significantly enhance interactions between light and matter. Such structures therefore provide a promising platform for characterization and sensing applications, and have been shown to perform remarkably well. In addition, nanophotonic platforms enable the harvesting and directing of light energy efficiently and smartly, bringing opportunities for energy applications such as improved photovoltaic devices, solar-driven interfacial evaporation, plasmonic catalysis, and passive radiative cooling. In recent years, there have been many exciting advancements in this field. New materials such as two-dimensional crystals, high-refractive-index materials, and new plasmonic materials have been shown to exhibit excellent nanophotonic properties. New approaches have been developed to meet the needs of different applications. Researchers have also devoted a great amount of effort to investigate the mechanisms underneath.
We invite investigators to submit original research articles, letters, as well as review articles and perspective views, on fundamental studies, method development, and newly developed techniques on nanophotonic platforms for characterization, sensing, and energy applications. The present Special Issue of Nanomaterials focuses on the demonstration of new insights, as well as the potential and challenges of the field. Both experimental and theoretical works are welcome.
Prof. Dr. Lei Shao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanophotonics
- sensing
- energy
- plasmonics
- two-dimensional crystals
