Nanoparticle-Embedded glass FIBERs: pioneering multifunctional materials for advanced photonics applications - NEFIBER

Project summary

Currently, one of the main needs in photonics is the advancement of research on functional materials with enhanced optical responses compatible with integrated photonic platforms as optical fibers, which is essential for the development of next-generation devices. In this context, NEFIBER will develop the first commercially viable nanocomposite glass fibers that combine the properties of glass and functional nanoparticles, targeting future applications in optical communication, sensing, and laser technologies, while promoting eco-innovation through the reuse of rare-earth-containing waste materials. By merging academic and industrial expertise from France, Finland, Sweden, and Brazil, NEFIBER will reinforce European leadership in functional photonic materials. The outcomes will strengthen innovation in photonics, create opportunities for industrial advancement, and foster environmentally responsible manufacturing of high-performance fiber-based photonic systems.