Conjugated polymers have recently been under active investigation as promising
alternatives to traditional inorganic semiconductors for photocatalysis. This is due to their …

Localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) is a physical phenomenon exhibited by
nanoparticles of metals including coinage metals, alkali metals, aluminum, and some …

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 …

Achieving mastery over the synthesis of metal nanocrystals has emerged as one of the
foremost scientific endeavors in recent years. This intense interest stems from the fact that …

The palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling of amines and aryl (pseudo) halides, now
commonly known as the Buchwald–Hartwig amination, was first reported 25 years ago …

The strong interaction of electromagnetic fields with plasmonic nanomaterials offers
opportunities in various technologies that take advantage of photophysical processes …

Semiconductor photocatalysis is considered as a cutting-edge research topic for the
production of value-added fuels and chemicals to confront the global energy crisis. In order …

It has been shown that photoexcitation of plasmonic metal nanoparticles (Ag, Au and Cu)
can induce direct photochemical reactions. However, the widespread application of this …

This review provides the basic concepts, an overall survey and the state-of-the art of
plasmon-based nanogold photocatalysis using visible light including fundamental …

Developing an efficient catalyst for H2 generation from hydrolysis of ammonia borane (AB)
in a controllable and sustainable way is a prerequisite to implementing H2 as an alternative …