Solar energy provides an alternative, sustainable, and clean source of energy to meet the
global energy demands without extra carbon emissions. However, the utilization efficiency of …

Green synthesis of nanoparticles has many potential applications in environmental and
biomedical fields. Green synthesis aims in particular at decreasing the usage of toxic …

Nanotechnology is a fast-expanding and multidisciplinary field with many applications in
science and technology [1–13]. This field combines key concepts from a variety of …

The proliferation and transmission of viruses has become a threat to worldwide biosecurity,
as exemplified by the current COVID-19 pandemic. Early diagnosis of viral infection and …

Plasmonic nanostructures have shown immense potential in photocatalysis because of their
distinct photochemical properties associated with tunable photoresponses and strong light …

Metal nanoparticles are being extensively used in biomedical fields due to their small size-to-
volume ratio and extensive thermal stability. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are an obvious …

Nanocrystals offer a unique platform for tailoring the physicochemical properties of solid
materials to enhance their performances in various applications. While most work on …

Chiral nanophotonic materials are promising candidates for biosensing applications
because they focus light into nanometer dimensions, increasing their sensitivity to the …

To enhance the assimilation of light in the solar thermal area, we need to focus beyond the
thermo-physical properties of the nanoparticles, ie, optical properties of the nanoparticles …

Strong interactions of electromagnetic fields with plasmonic nanomaterials have been
exploited in various applications. These applications have centred on plasmon-enhanced …