Emerging Nanomaterials for Photovoltaics and Optoelectronics
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Solar Energy and Solar Cells".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 3 April 2026 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editors
Interests: energy-converting materials; MOCVD; sol–gel synthesis; thin-film fabrication; inorganic materials; photovoltaics; material characterization
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: thin-film growth; structural and morphological characterization; oxide-based materials; engineering of metalorganic complexes; halide perovskite
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Over the past century, nanomaterials have seen incredible progress in many technological areas. Research into the nanoscale has been prompted by the ongoing quest for more functional materials, which has made it possible to create complex structures with unique and tailored characteristics. Specifically, nanoscale engineering has already shown its potential to transform device performance, stability, and scalability in two of the most active fields: photovoltaics and optoelectronics. Emerging Nanomaterials for Photovoltaics and Optoelectronics is a Special Issue that seeks to highlight the most recent advancements in the fabrication of novel nanomaterials and nanotechnologies, exploring the fields of synthesis, engineering, characterization, and advanced applications in these fields. The roles of dimensionality, morphology, surface/interface engineering, and compositional control in adjusting the functional properties of emerging materials, such as metal oxides, perovskites, hybrid structures, and other next-generation systems, will receive particular attention. This Special Issue aims to provide comprehensive insights into how nanomaterials are shaping the future of energy conversion and light-based technologies, and we invite you to share your valuable insights.
Dr. Francesca Lo Presti
Dr. Anna Lucia Pellegrino
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- photovoltaics
- optoelectronics
- perovskites
- metal oxides
- hybrid nanostructures
- light harvesting
- energy conversion
- device performance
- advanced characterization
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