Nanochemistry provides powerful synthetic tools allowing one to combine different materials
on a single nanostructure, thus unfolding numerous possibilities to tailor their properties …

Solar energy conversion, particularly solar-driven chemical fuel formation, has been
intensely studied in the past decades as a potential approach for renewable energy …

One key goal of nanocrystal research is the development of experimental methods to
selectively control the composition and shape of nanocrystals over a wide range of material …

One frontier approach of colloidal chemistry to nanoscale entities capable to exhibit
enhanced or even unconventional physical–chemical properties as well as diversified …

Hybrid nanoparticles combine two or more disparate materials on the same nanosystem and
represent a powerful approach for achieving advanced materials with multiple functionalities …

The aim of this article is to provide an overview of current research activities on functional,
magnetic nanocomposite materials. After a brief introduction to general strategies for the …

Conspectus Colloidal quantum confined one-dimensional (1D) semiconductor nanorods
(NRs) and related semiconductor–metal heterostructures are promising new materials for …

Hybrid semiconductor nanomaterials (HSNs) possess unique and interesting optical
properties and functionalities that find important applications in emerging technologies …

Gold growth on CdS nanorods and on seeded CdSe/CdS nanorods with and without
illumination at different temperatures was studied. Two competing mechanisms were …

Inorganic nanoparticles are among the most investigated nano-objects nowadays, both in
fundamental science and in various technological applications. In this paper, we describe …