Precise control over the size, shape, composition, structure, and crystal phase of random
alloy and intermetallic nanocrystals has been intensively explored in technologically …

Palladium-based alloy materials as cathodes for the reduction of oxygen are regarded as
potential substitutes for platinum-based catalysts in fuel cells. In this work, we present a …

Plasmonic nanostructures possessing unique and versatile optoelectronic properties have
been vastly investigated over the past decade. However, the full potential of plasmonic …

In the modern era, we all depend on energy for everything. However, we have limited
traditional energy sources like coal, petroleum etc. Various alternative energy sources have …

In recent years, development to increase the performance of Pt-based catalysts and reduce
the cost has received significant attention. Among them, the preparation of Pt-based …

Achieving mastery over the synthesis of metal nanocrystals has emerged as one of the
foremost scientific endeavors in recent years. This intense interest stems from the fact that …

In this Review, we aim to provide an updated summary of the research related to hollow
micro-and nanostructures, covering both their synthesis and their applications. After a brief …

Hollow nanostructures offer promising potential for advanced energy storage and
conversion applications. In the past decade, considerable research efforts have been …

Lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) as signal reporters is a
popular point-of-care diagnostic technique. However, given the weak absorbance of …

Noble-metal nanoparticles have been widely employed in catalysis. As catalytic properties
are dependent on their physical/chemical parameters, strategies for their controlled …