Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) have generated keen interest among researchers in recent years
due to their excellent physicochemical properties. In general, GNPs are biocompatible …

Amorphous inorganic semiconductors have attracted growing interest due to their unique
electrical and optical properties that arise from their intrinsic disordered structure and …

Noble metal nanoparticles (NPs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) represent two
types of the most studied nanomaterials due to their excellent properties and broad …

Solution-processed solar cells are appealing because of the low manufacturing cost, the
good compatibility with flexible substrates, and the ease of large-scale fabrication. Whereas …

Organic–inorganic halide perovskite solar cells have recently attracted much attention due
to their low-cost fabrication, flexibility, and high efficiency. The power conversion efficiency …

Pathogen ingestion through drinking water bring about severe health threats to human
beings. Recently innovative nanotechnology and their integrated systems provide new …

Metallic nanoparticles such as silver and gold show localized surface plasmon resonances
(LSPRs), which are associated with near-field enhancement effects in the vicinity of …

This chapter presents a systematic categorization of the functionalities of silica shells in the
context of their application fields. It provides a brief overview of the established synthesis …

Gold Nanoparticles for Physics, Chemistry and Biology offers an overview of recent research
into gold nanoparticles, covering their discovery, usage and contemporary practical …

The emergence of plasmonic nanostars with their attractive properties and unique versatility
has enabled a wide range of advanced technologies critical to human health, safety, energy …