Advanced Science and Technology of Photonic Crystals
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Optical and Photonic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 77
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Our Special Issue is focused on recent developments in photonic crystal and applications. Photonic crystal is a promising class of nanomaterials for environmental energy conversion applications. PCs are 1-, 2- and 3-dimensional.
This Special Issue particularly highlights MXenes, a distinct class within the realm of photonic materials. MXene-based photocatalysts have demonstrated superior performance in various photocatalytic applications such as water splitting, CO2 reduction, and degradation of organic pollutants under visible light irradiation. The unique electronic and structural properties of MXenes, as well as their surface modification capabilities, make them a versatile platform for designing efficient and selective photocatalysts.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in photonic crystal, including their synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic laser applications. We welcome contributions related to topics such as the following:
- Photonic crystal photocatalysts for water splitting;
- Photonic crystals for laser and sensing applications;
- Surface modification of photonic crystal to enhance optical performance;
- Theoretical studies on the electronic and optical properties of photonic crystal.
We hope that this Special Issue will stimulate further research in the field of photonic crystal-based applications and promote their practical applications in environmental and energy-related areas.
Dr. Ashish Yadav
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- photonic crystal
- photocatalyst
- water splitting
- laser
- emission
- surface modification
- electronic properties
- optical properties
