Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) is one of the most effective methods to
convert CO2 into useful fuels. Introducing defects into metal nanostructures can effectively …

A new, simple method for preparing substrates for photocatalytic applications under visible
light is presented. It is based on the preparation of a dense array of gold nanoparticles …

Hybrid nanocrystals combining different properties together are important multifunctional
materials that underpin further development in catalysis, energy storage, et al., and they are …

The implementation of plasmonic materials in heterogeneous catalysis was limited due to
the lack of experimental access in managing the plasmonic hot carriers. Herein, we propose …

Symmetry breaking has emerged as a novel strategy to enhance energy conversion and
storage performance, which refers to changes in the atomic configurations within a material …

Metallic nanoparticles (NPs) display interesting optical and catalytic properties that depend
on NP composition, size, shape, and architecture. These NPs and their properties are often …

At the core of plasmonic-enhanced applications lies photon energy harvesting and
conversion over plasmonic/non-plasmonic multicomponent hybrid materials. The direct …

Anisotropic bimetallic multiply twinned nanoparticles possess unique properties that depend
not only on the shape but also on the crystal and defect structures. Hence, control over the …

Atom transfer radical addition (ATRA) is commonly applied to introduce perfluoroalkyl
groups into organic molecules, but it often suffers from harsh reaction condition, poor yield …

Morphology‐controlled nanostructures are important functional materials in multidisciplinary
research fields, such as sensing, imaging, catalysis, and energy harvesting. However …