Plasmonics offer unprecedented control over light and stimulate fundamental research and
engineering applications in solar energy. The surface plasmon resonance is responsible for …

The utilization of sunlight and the catalytic effect of the photothermal catalytic reduction of
CO 2 in the full solar spectrum are improved based on photocatalysis, providing new ideas …

Solar illumination of broadly absorbing metal or carbon nanoparticles dispersed in a liquid
produces vapor without the requirement of heating the fluid volume. When particles are …

Traditional solar–thermal receivers suffer from high surface temperatures, which increase
heat losses to the surroundings. To improve performance, volumetric receivers based on …

Plasmonic gold nanoparticles self-assembled at the air-water interface to produce an
evaporative surface with local control inspired by skins and plant leaves. Fast and efficient …

Global energy and environmental problems are becoming increasingly prominent, and the
shortage of freshwater resources has been plaguing many countries and regions in the …

Electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) performed in a scanning transmission electron
microscope (STEM) has demonstrated unprecedented power in the characterization of …

Using localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPR) to focus electromagnetic radiation to
the nanoscale shows the promise of unprecedented capabilities in optoelectronic devices …

Colloidal nanoparticles (NPs) have become versatile building blocks in a wide variety of
fields. Here, we discuss the state-of-the-art, current hot topics, and future directions based on …

The Dielectric Loaded Surface Plasmon Polariton Waveguides (DLSPPWs) have recently
emerged as a possible solution to carry both optical and electrical signals on-chip. However …