Nanomaterials exhibit structural and functional heterogeneity among individual
nanoparticles, thus requiring a capability to study single nanoparticles. While electron …

An optical microscope is probably the most intuitive, simple, and commonly used instrument
to observe objects and discuss behaviors through images. Although the idea of imaging …

Surfaces and interfaces, of both practical and fundamental interest, have long been
recognized to be complex, yet while there are many microscopy and spectroscopy methods …

Photocatalytic water splitting is one of the sustainable and environmentally-friendly methods
for producing hydrogen. Bulk C3N4 shows promise in the photocatalytic production of H2 …

Plasmonic nanoparticles offer promise in photoelectrochemistry by enhancing the rate and
selectivity of reactions and in sensing by responding optically to local reactions. Optical …

Abstract Development of nanotechnology and corresponding industries during the last
decade resulted in a new challenge for analytical science. This includes an ultrasensitive …

Direct visualization of surface chemical dynamics in solution is essential for understanding
the mechanisms involved in nanocatalysis and electrochemistry; however, it is challenging …

Label-free probing of the material composition of (bio) nano-objects directly in solution at the
single-particle level is crucial in various fields, including colloid analysis and medical …

A novel analytical methodology based on correlated optical and electroanalytical
measurements was developed to probe electrocatalytic reactions at individual nanoparticles …

We discuss here the design of functional nanoparticles and their study at the single entity
level using nanoparticle impact electroanalysis (NIA). In particular, developments in …