  This review describes hybrid photonic-plasmonic structures based on periodic
structures that have metallic coatings or inserts which make use of the Tamm
plasmon for sensing applications. The term Tamm plasmon refers a particular
resonance resulting from the enhancement of a surface plasmon resonance
absorption via coupling to a wavelength-matching photonic bandgap provided by a
photonic crystal. Tamm plasmon-based devices come in an ample variety of
material and geometric combinations, each designed to perform a specific kind
of measurement. While the physical effect is quite well documented and
understood, its implementation in devices is still a rapidly developing and
thriving field, which leaves open many possibilities for novel designs and new
applications. We therefore aim of giving a complete overview on the topic, so
as to provide an ordered collection of designs and uses, as well as to spur
further development on the subject of the Tamm plasmon for sensing
applications.
