New Trends in Nanoscale Photonic Crystals and Their Photovoltaic Properties
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanophotonics Materials and Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 December 2025 | Viewed by 23
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Interests: MOF; photonic crystal; nanostructure; biomimetic materials; electrochromic devices
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Dear Colleagues,
Photonic crystals have a periodic dielectric modulation with a spatial scale on the order of the optical wavelength. The design and optimization of the photonic crystals can be utilized in many applications by combining factors related to the combinations of intermixing materials, lattice symmetry, lattice constant, the filling factor, shape of the scattering object, and thickness of a structural layer. Due to their exceptional attributes, the potential applications of PhCs are highly prospective, ranging from gas sensing to optical filters, photonic papers, optical logic gates, lasers, inkless printing, and reflective flat displays. In recent years, the development of optical devices based on PhCs is taking place at a rapid pace. These devices can be utilized in various attention-grabbing applications, such as the monitoring/sensing of temperature, proximity, pressure, light, ultrasonic, chemicals, etc.
This Special Issue will focus on the most recent advances in the field of photonic crystals and structured photonic materials. Join us in showcasing breakthroughs that leverage the full potential of photonic crystals for sustainable energy and advanced photonics. Original research work, letters, and review papers based on theoretical, numerical, and experimental data are welcome in this Special Issue.
Dr. Hongbo Xu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- photonic crystals
- photovoltaic devices
- electrochromic devices
- photonics
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