Next-Generation Nano-Optoelectronics: Materials, Devices, and Systems
A special issue of Photonics (ISSN 2304-6732).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 114
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fabrication of low-dimensional information nanostructures; development and simulation of micro-nano optoelectronic devices; high-capacity data acquisition, storage, and transmission technologies
Interests: mechanism of multi-field coupling response in intelligent materials; intelligent micro-nano structures and sensor devices; ferroelectric materials and optoelectronic devices; micro-nano manufacturing technology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Call for Papers: Next-Generation Nano-Optoelectronics: Materials, Devices, and Systems
Aim: This Special Issue invites cutting-edge research on device-focused advances in next-generation nano-optoelectronics. We seek contributions emphasizing novel material systems and engineered device architectures that enable breakthrough functionalities in light generation, detection, and manipulation at the nanoscale.
Scope: Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Device-oriented studies of low-dimensional nanomaterials (quantum dots, 2D materials, nanowires);
- Plasmonic/metamaterial devices for enhanced light control;
- Ultra-efficient nano-LEDs, high-sensitivity nanophotonic detectors, and quantum-limited optoelectronic systems;
- Silicon photonics–nano-optoelectronics interfaces and flexible/stretchable optoelectronic systems;
- Enhanced sensing/imaging capabilities and energy-efficient optical interconnects.
Keywords: nano-optoelectronics; quantum devices; 2D materials; plasmonic detectors; nano-LEDs; hybrid photonics; quantum emitters
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue entitled “Next-Generation Nano-Optoelectronics: Materials, Devices, and Systems”, focusing on transformative advances at the nanoscale.
Recent breakthroughs in quantum-confined materials and nanophotonic engineering have enabled new classes of devices overcoming fundamental limitations in light emission, detection, and manipulation. This Special Issue highlights performance-driven innovations with demonstrable advantages in the following:
- Speed-bandwidth product of photonic detectors;
- Quantum efficiency of nanoscale emitters;
- Heterogeneous integration scalability.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Device-level studies of quantum dot/2D material systems;
- Topological photonic devices for robust light control;
- CMOS-compatible nano-optoelectronic platforms;
- Novel characterization revealing device physics.
Keywords: nano-optoelectronics; quantum devices; 2D materials; plasmonic detectors; nano-LEDs; hybrid photonics
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Xin Guo
Dr. Yajun You
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nano-optoelectronics
- quantum devices
- 2D materials
- plasmonic detectors
- nano-LEDs
- hybrid photonics
- quantum emitters
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