Recent years have witnessed a surge of interest in materials science, specifically organic, inorganic, and hybrid functional materials. Their significance stems from both fundamental scientific research and potential applications in fields like lasers, solar cells, displays, sensors, and more. Notably, optical materials have played a pivotal role in developing energy-efficient optoelectronic and photonic devices, posing fascinating challenges for scientists and engineers. Another crucial demand in modern electronics is the miniaturization of piezoelectric devices to the nanoscale. However, at this scale, the influence of surfaces, defects, and imperfections alters material properties, urging researchers to synthesize and characterize novel piezoelectric nanomaterials. Additionally, the study of soft matter, encompassing polymers, colloids, liquid crystals, and gels, has gained attention due to their deformability and unique properties. These soft matter materials find applications in diverse fields like materials science, engineering, medicine, and robotics, driving advancements in those areas. These topics enables researchers to explore synergistic possibilities and propel materials science towards transformative technological advancements.
This special issue aims to create a platform for researchers to give out knowledge and present cutting-edge research in the field of advanced functional optical and photonic materials. It encompasses various applied and fundamental aspects, including the synthesis, structure/composition, properties, and efficiency of materials. By bringing together experts from diverse disciplines, this special issue seeks to foster interdisciplinary discussions and explore the latest advancements in this dynamic field.
In addition, the special issue invites researchers to contribute their recent progress in the fabrication, characterization, and applications of piezoelectric nanomaterials. The scope of submissions encompasses experimental, theoretical, and computational papers, enabling a comprehensive understanding of this rapidly evolving area. By sharing insights into the synthesis, properties, and potential applications of piezoelectric nanomaterials, this special issue aims to accelerate progress and drive innovations in this field.
Furthermore, the special issue endeavours to advance our understanding of soft materials, focusing on their behaviour, properties, and applications. By delving into the intricate molecular and structural characteristics of soft matter, this research topic aims to uncover new phenomena, develop novel materials with tailored properties, and create innovative technologies with practical applications. Original research articles and review papers are encouraged, covering both experimental and theoretical investigations of liquid crystals, biopolymers, gels, and elastomers.
Collectively, this special issue provides a comprehensive platform to explore advanced functional optical and photonic materials, piezoelectric nanomaterials, and soft materials. It offers a unique opportunity to showcase recent progress, exchange ideas, and inspire new collaborations across these exciting scientific areas.
The Special Issue encompasses the following topics:
• Physics and chemistry of materials
• Optical/Luminescent materials for photonic devices
• Spectroscopic techniques for materials characterization
• Organic/inorganic materials
• Nanomaterials and nanotechnology
• Composite/ceramic materials for optoelectronic devices
• Multifunctional hybrid nanomaterials for biological applications
• 3D printing of soft materials
• Colloidal assemblies and nanomaterials
• Piezoelectric 2D materials and thin films;
Keywords:
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Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Recent years have witnessed a surge of interest in materials science, specifically organic, inorganic, and hybrid functional materials. Their significance stems from both fundamental scientific research and potential applications in fields like lasers, solar cells, displays, sensors, and more. Notably, optical materials have played a pivotal role in developing energy-efficient optoelectronic and photonic devices, posing fascinating challenges for scientists and engineers. Another crucial demand in modern electronics is the miniaturization of piezoelectric devices to the nanoscale. However, at this scale, the influence of surfaces, defects, and imperfections alters material properties, urging researchers to synthesize and characterize novel piezoelectric nanomaterials. Additionally, the study of soft matter, encompassing polymers, colloids, liquid crystals, and gels, has gained attention due to their deformability and unique properties. These soft matter materials find applications in diverse fields like materials science, engineering, medicine, and robotics, driving advancements in those areas. These topics enables researchers to explore synergistic possibilities and propel materials science towards transformative technological advancements.
This special issue aims to create a platform for researchers to give out knowledge and present cutting-edge research in the field of advanced functional optical and photonic materials. It encompasses various applied and fundamental aspects, including the synthesis, structure/composition, properties, and efficiency of materials. By bringing together experts from diverse disciplines, this special issue seeks to foster interdisciplinary discussions and explore the latest advancements in this dynamic field.
In addition, the special issue invites researchers to contribute their recent progress in the fabrication, characterization, and applications of piezoelectric nanomaterials. The scope of submissions encompasses experimental, theoretical, and computational papers, enabling a comprehensive understanding of this rapidly evolving area. By sharing insights into the synthesis, properties, and potential applications of piezoelectric nanomaterials, this special issue aims to accelerate progress and drive innovations in this field.
Furthermore, the special issue endeavours to advance our understanding of soft materials, focusing on their behaviour, properties, and applications. By delving into the intricate molecular and structural characteristics of soft matter, this research topic aims to uncover new phenomena, develop novel materials with tailored properties, and create innovative technologies with practical applications. Original research articles and review papers are encouraged, covering both experimental and theoretical investigations of liquid crystals, biopolymers, gels, and elastomers.
Collectively, this special issue provides a comprehensive platform to explore advanced functional optical and photonic materials, piezoelectric nanomaterials, and soft materials. It offers a unique opportunity to showcase recent progress, exchange ideas, and inspire new collaborations across these exciting scientific areas.
The Special Issue encompasses the following topics:
• Physics and chemistry of materials
• Optical/Luminescent materials for photonic devices
• Spectroscopic techniques for materials characterization
• Organic/inorganic materials
• Nanomaterials and nanotechnology
• Composite/ceramic materials for optoelectronic devices
• Multifunctional hybrid nanomaterials for biological applications
• 3D printing of soft materials
• Colloidal assemblies and nanomaterials
• Piezoelectric 2D materials and thin films;
Keywords:
xxx
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.