The successful synthesis of noble-metal nanocrystals with controlled shapes offers many
opportunities to not only maneuver their physicochemical properties but also optimize their …

As one unique group of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, 2D metal nanomaterials have
drawn increasing attention owing to their intriguing physiochemical properties and broad …

Seed‐mediated growth is a powerful and versatile approach for the synthesis of colloidal
metal nanocrystals. The vast allure of this approach mainly stems from the staggering …

After about three decades of development, the polyol process is now widely recognized and
practised as a unique soft chemical method for the preparation of a large variety of …

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have emerged as novel radiosensitizers owing to their high X-
ray absorption, synthetic versatility, and unique chemical, electronic and optical properties …

Fungal infections pose a serious threat to human health and livelihoods. The number and
variety of clinically approved antifungal drugs is very limited, and the emergence and rapid …

Here we demonstrate that the photoactivity of Au-decorated TiO2 electrodes for
photoelectrochemical water oxidation can be effectively enhanced in the entire UV–visible …

Ethylene glycol (EG) is an important organic compound and chemical intermediate used in a
large number of industrial processes (eg energy, plastics, automobiles, and chemicals) …

Colorimetric detection is important for various applications where instant and convenient
read-out is needed. Because of their fascinating optical properties, plasmonic …

Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have the potential to change the world by
providing materials with advanced functional applications. The 2D nanomaterials ie …