Azimi, A., Barrier, J., Barreda, A. et al. (45 more authors) (2025) Photonics in flatland: challenges and opportunities for nanophotonics with 2D semiconductors. npj Nanophotonics, 2 (1). 44. ISSN: 2948-216X
Abstract
Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors are emerging as a versatile platform for nanophotonics, offering unprecedented tunability in optical properties through exciton resonance engineering, van der Waals heterostructuring, and external field control. These materials enable active optical modulation, single-photon emission, quantum photonics, and valleytronic functionalities, paving the way for next-generation optoelectronic and quantum photonic devices. However, key challenges remain in achieving large-area integration, maintaining excitonic coherence, and optimizing amplitude-phase modulation for efficient light manipulation. Advances in fabrication, strain engineering, and computational modeling will be crucial to overcoming these limitations. This Perspective highlights recent progress in 2D semiconductor-based nanophotonics, emphasizing opportunities for scalable integration into photonics.
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| Keywords: | Metamaterials; Nanophotonics and plasmonics; Two-dimensional materials |
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| Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
| Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Science (Sheffield) > School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Jan 2026 10:26 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Jan 2026 10:26 |
| Status: | Published |
| Publisher: | Springer Science and Business Media LLC |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Identification Number: | 10.1038/s44310-025-00092-3 |
| Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:236937 |
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