This book presents the basics and applications of photonic materials. It focuses on the utility of these devices for sensing, biosensing, and displays. The book includes fundamental aspects with a particular focus on the application of photonic materials. The field of photonic materials is both a burgeoning, and mature field. There are new advances being made on a daily basis, all based on the fundamental roots set by work by those like Ozin, Thomas, Asher, and others.

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From the contents: One-dimensional micro/nanofibers or nanowire as sensors.- Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) for detection of cancer biomarkers.- Optical and electrical properties of nanomaterials.- Nanowire photonics.- Magnetically responsive photonic crystals.- Colloidal crystals for sensing applications.- Fabrication of polymeric microstructures with multi-scale and photonic responsive materials.- Nano-/micro-structured functional material for biosensors.- Polymer material for optical sensing.- Novel function nanomaterials for sensors, and actuators.- Photonic crystals for sensors and display devices.