Advances in Luminescent and Fluorescent Nanomaterials

Dear Colleagues,

Luminescent and fluorescent nanomaterials are among the most exciting areas of nanoscience thanks to their remarkable optical responses, tunable emission properties and adaptability in a variety of technological applications. Their unique properties, which often only emerge at the nanoscale, make them ideal candidates for the next generation of functional devices. Their applications range from optoelectronics and bioimaging to energy conversion, sensing, security technologies and smart photonic systems.

Recent advances in synthesis, surface engineering and theoretical understanding are opening up new possibilities for controlling emission efficiency, lifetime, wavelength and stability. Furthermore, integrating luminescent nanomaterials into hybrid architectures or multifunctional platforms has expanded their potential impact across disciplines even further. Examples include quantum dots, carbon-based nanomaterials, rare-earth- and transition-metal-doped nanoparticles, organic–inorganic hybrids and low-dimensional materials such as nanoclusters and two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors.

This Special Issue seeks contributions that highlight fundamental progress and innovative applications of luminescent and fluorescent nanomaterials. We welcome original research articles, communications and comprehensive reviews addressing novel synthesis strategies and advanced characterisation and modelling approaches or real-world applications.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• design and synthesis of new luminescent and fluorescent nanomaterials;
• optical characterisation, emission tuning and mechanistic insights;
• nanomaterials for bioimaging, biosensing and therapeutic applications;
• luminescent materials for lighting, displays, security and optical storage;
• upconversion, downconversion and quantum cutting processes in nanomaterials;
• photonic and optoelectronic applications of fluorescent nanomaterials.
• hybrid systems and multifunctional nanoplatforms with luminescent properties;
• emerging concepts, including single-photon emitters and quantum materials;
• luminescent persistent phosphors;
• luminescent phosphors for Cultural Heritage.

We believe this Special Issue will provide a stimulating forum to showcase the latest developments and foster interdisciplinary collaboration in this exciting research field.

Dr. Cecilia Mortalò
Prof. Dr. Maria Luisa Saladino
Dr. Anna Swiderska-Sroda
Guest Editors

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