Plasmonics
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the Future of Biochemical Technologies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) Sensors:
The journal covers the design, development, and application of SPR sensors for detecting various biological and chemical analytes. This includes advancements in sensitivity and specificity for medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and food safety. - Plasmonic Materials and Nanostructures:
Research on various plasmonic materials such as gold, silver, and novel 2D materials like graphene and MXenes is a core focus. The journal emphasizes the synthesis, characterization, and application of these materials in enhancing plasmonic effects. - Metamaterials and Metasurfaces:
The exploration of engineered metamaterials and metasurfaces that manipulate light at subwavelength scales, enabling novel optical devices and sensors. This includes studies on tunable and reconfigurable metasurfaces for various applications. - Theoretical and Computational Studies:
The journal supports theoretical and computational research that models plasmonic phenomena, improving the understanding of light-matter interactions and guiding experimental designs. - Applications in Sensing and Imaging:
Applications of plasmonics in sensing and imaging technologies, particularly for biomedical applications, environmental monitoring, and chemical detection, are of significant interest. - Photonic Devices and Energy Harvesting:
Research on integrating plasmonic structures into photonic devices, including solar cells, photodetectors, and thermal absorbers, to enhance efficiency and performance.
Trending and Emerging
- 2D Materials and Hybrid Systems:
The integration of 2D materials, such as graphene and MXenes, with plasmonic systems is gaining traction, highlighting their unique optical properties and potential for advanced sensing applications. - Machine Learning and AI in Sensing:
The application of machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to optimize sensor performance and predict outcomes in plasmonic sensing is on the rise, reflecting a broader trend in data-driven research. - Plasmonic Biosensors for Health Diagnostics:
There is a notable increase in the development of plasmonic biosensors specifically designed for health diagnostics, particularly for early disease detection and monitoring, driven by the global health landscape. - Environmental and Sustainability Applications:
Research focusing on the use of plasmonics for environmental monitoring and sustainable practices, such as pollutant detection and energy harvesting, is becoming increasingly prominent. - Enhanced Photothermal Therapy:
The application of plasmonic materials in enhancing photothermal therapy for cancer treatment is emerging, with studies focusing on the synergistic effects of plasmonic heating and drug delivery.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Bulk Plasmonics:
Research focused on bulk plasmonic effects has decreased as the field shifts towards nanostructured and hybrid materials that offer enhanced properties and functionalities. - Low-Dimensional Materials without Plasmonic Enhancement:
Studies on low-dimensional materials that do not leverage plasmonic enhancement mechanisms have declined, as the focus has shifted towards materials that exhibit strong plasmonic characteristics. - Conventional Optical Devices:
The exploration of conventional optical devices that do not incorporate plasmonic elements is less frequent, as the field progresses towards integrating plasmonics with cutting-edge technologies.
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