Plasmonic nanostructures have shown immense potential in photocatalysis because of their
distinct photochemical properties associated with tunable photoresponses and strong light …

Plasmon-assisted chemistry is the result of a complex interplay between electromagnetic
near fields, heat and charge transfer on the nanoscale. The disentanglement of their roles is …

Localized surface plasmons are lossy and generate heat. However, accurate measurement
of the temperature of metallic nanoparticles under illumination remains an open challenge …

The lack of a detailed mechanistic understanding for plasmon-mediated charge transfer at
metal-semiconductor interfaces severely limits the design of efficient photovoltaic and …

Conspectus Metal nanoparticles have been utilized for a vast amount of plasmon enhanced
spectroscopies and energy conversion devices. Their unique optical properties allow them …

The use of nanoplasmonics to control light and heat close to the thermodynamic limit
enables exciting opportunities in the field of plasmonic catalysis. The decay of plasmonic …

Whereas heating nanoparticles with light is straightforward, measuring the resulting
nanoscale temperature increase is intricate and still a matter of active research in …

Photocatalysis is a cost-effective approach to producing renewable energy. A thorough
comprehension of carrier separation at the micronano level is crucial for enhancing the …

Understanding the nature of hot carrier pathways following surface plasmon excitation of
heterometallic nanostructures and their mechanistic prevalence during …

Fungi-mediated synthesis of Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) has advantages in: high efficiency,
low energy consumption, no need for extra capping and stabilizing agents, simple operation …