The controlled synthesis of nanohybrids composed of noble metals (Au, Ag, Pt and Pd, as
well as AuAg alloy) and metal oxides (ZnO, TiO2, Cu2O and CeO2) have received …

The colloidal domain is characterized by the dimensions of its constituents in the range from
several nanometers to micrometers. Often, these individual entities are organized in …

Because of its unmatched resource potential, solar energy utilization currently is one of the
hottest research areas. Much effort has been devoted to develo** advanced materials for …

Titanium dioxide (titania, TiO 2) has been fervently researched over the past few decades
due to its potential applications across many different areas. Thanks to its bulk properties …

Core–shell structured nanoparticles for near-infrared (NIR) photocatalysis were synthesized
by a two-step wet-chemical route. The core is composed of upconversion luminescence …

Core–shell nanoparticles (CSNs) have attracted considerable attention because of their
promising applications in a wide range of fields. Recently, substantial efforts have been …

TiO2 is exceptionally useful, but it remains a great challenge to develop a universal method
to coat TiO2 nanoshells on different functional materials. We report a one-pot, low …

Ordered mesoporous materials have inspired prominent research interest due to their
unique properties and functionalities and potential applications in adsorption, separation …

The ultraviolet rays from sunlight pose a natural hazard to human health and can cause
serious health problems. Some medical artificial lights also emit ultraviolet radiation …

Vanadium dioxide (VO2) is a Mott phase transition compound that can be applied as a
thermochromic smart material for energy saving and comfort and titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a …