Photothermal therapy (PTT) has been widely applied in cancer therapy as a result of its non-
invasive, localized treatment and good therapeutic effect. In general, the final therapeutic …

Localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) in semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs) that
results in resonant absorption, scattering, and near field enhancement around the NC can …

In this work, we design a solar absorber and thermal emitter with ultra-broadband perfect
absorption and high thermal radiation efficiency. The solar absorber has a high absorption …

Perfect metamaterial absorbers have attracted researchers' attention in solar energy
harvesting and utilization. An ideal solar absorber should provide high absorption, be ultra …

The absorption of light by plasmonic nanostructures and their associated temperature
increase are exquisitely sensitive to the shape and composition of the structure and to the …

Nanostructured surfaces with designed optical functionalities, such as metasurfaces, allow
efficient harvesting of light at the nanoscale, enhancing light–matter interactions for a wide …

The catalytic conversion of CO2 into valuable fuels is a compelling solution for tackling the
global warming and fuel crisis. Light absorption and charge separation, as well as …

The excitation of surface-phonon-polariton (SPhP) modes in polar dielectric crystals and the
associated new developments in the field of SPhPs are reviewed. The emphasis of this work …

Solar energy is potentially the most promising type of renewable energy for large-scale
utilization in the future, thus maximizing the use of solar energy has long been long pursued …

The use of hot electrons generated from the decay of surface plasmons is a novel concept
that promises to increase the conversion yield in solar energy technologies. Titanium nitride …