Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Plasmonic Nanomaterials
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 April 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plasmonic nanoparticles; chiral plasmonics; perovskites; hybrid materials
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Dear Colleagues,
Plasmonic materials have emerged as one of the most dynamic and transformative areas in nanoscience and nanotechnology. Since the discovery of localized surface plasmon resonances in noble-metal nanoparticles, researchers have explored how the collective oscillation of conduction electrons under light excitation can be harnessed to manipulate electromagnetic fields at the nanoscale. This unique capability has fueled decades of innovation, driving advances in photonics, sensing, catalysis, and biomedical applications. More recently, the field has expanded beyond conventional noble metals to include novel plasmonic platforms such as doped semiconductors, transition metal nitrides, and hybrid nanostructures, broadening both the scientific foundations of plasmonics and the technological opportunities they provide.
The aim of this Special Issue, “Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Plasmonic Nanomaterials”, is to provide a comprehensive collection of recent developments and perspectives in this rapidly evolving area. We seek to highlight not only the fundamental aspects of plasmonic behavior (ranging from synthetic strategies and nanofabrication techniques to advanced spectroscopic and microscopic characterization), but also their practical integration into next-generation devices and systems.
This Special Issue will feature cutting-edge research that addresses key challenges and opportunities at the forefront of plasmonics. Topics of particular interest include the design of plasmonic nanomaterials with tailored optical responses; scalable synthesis methods with precise control over size, shape, and composition; and innovative approaches for probing plasmon–matter interactions. Equally important are emerging applications such as plasmon-enhanced catalysis, photothermal therapies, plasmon-driven chemistry, and quantum plasmonics, and their roles in sustainable energy conversion and nanophotonic devices.
We welcome original research articles, short communications, and comprehensive reviews that demonstrate advances in
- Novel synthetic methods for plasmonic nanomaterials;
- Structural, optical, and electronic characterization techniques;
- Mechanistic insights into plasmon-enhanced processes;
- Theoretical and computational modeling of plasmonic systems;
- Applications of plasmonic nanomaterials in energy, catalysis, sensing, medicine, and biology, among other disciplines.
By compiling diverse contributions from leading experts and emerging voices in the field, this Special Issue aims to serve as a platform for advancing knowledge, fostering cross-disciplinary dialog, and inspiring new directions in the science of plasmonic materials and the technologies that employ them.
Dr. Sergio Gómez-Graña
Dr. Carlos Fernández-Lodeiro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plasmonic nanoparticles
- chiral nanoparticles
- plasmonic catalysis
- plasmonic sensing
- photothermal therapy
- plasmonics in energy
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