Polarons are quasiparticles that easily form in polarizable materials due to the coupling of
excess electrons or holes with ionic vibrations. These quasiparticles manifest themselves in …

Conventional agriculture often relies on bulky doses of fertilizers and pesticides that have
adversely affected the living beings as well as the ecosystems. As a basic tenet of …

Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) is one of the most promising routes to
facilitate carbon neutrality. An alkaline electrolyte is typically needed to promote the …

This review paper gives an overview of recent developments in nanoparticle research and
semiconductor industry applications. Nanoparticles have become useful building blocks for …

The design of nanoparticles is critical for their efficient use in many applications ranging from
biomedicine to sensing and energy. While shape and size are responsible for the properties …

Solar-driven photocatalysts for water splitting and CO 2 reduction have been widely studied
for dealing with environmental pollution and energy sustainability issues. Among the most …

Visible-light-driven photochemistry has continued to attract heightened interest due to its
capacity to efficiently harvest solar energy and its potential to solve the global energy crisis …

Nanotechnology is an interdisciplinary research field. In recent past efforts have been made
to improve agricultural yield through exhaustive research in nanotechnology. The green …

The controlled synthesis of nanohybrids composed of noble metals (Au, Ag, Pt and Pd, as
well as AuAg alloy) and metal oxides (ZnO, TiO2, Cu2O and CeO2) have received …

Microencapsulation of phase change materials (MPCM) is an effective way to achieve solar
energy management. However, the crystallization of phase change materials (PCMs) in …