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

Plasmon-assisted chemistry is the result of a complex interplay between electromagnetic
near fields, heat and charge transfer on the nanoscale. The disentanglement of their roles is …

Localized surface plasmons are lossy and generate heat. However, accurate measurement
of the temperature of metallic nanoparticles under illumination remains an open challenge …

Hybrid nanoparticles combining plasmonic and catalytic components have recently gained
interest for their potential use in sunlight‐to‐chemical energy conversion. However, a deep …

The urgency of reducing pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining fuel
supply for the development of society remains one of the greatest challenges. Solar energy …

The exceptionally large charge‐carrier density in photoexcited plasmonic nanoparticles
(NPs) can be used for the making and breaking of high‐energy chemical bonds, which forms …

The use of nanoplasmonics to control light and heat close to the thermodynamic limit
enables exciting opportunities in the field of plasmonic catalysis. The decay of plasmonic …

Localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPRs) shown by gold nanorods (AuNRs) has
several applications in photocatalysis, sensing, and biomedicine. The combination of …

Catalysis stands as an indispensable cornerstone of modern society, underpinning the
production of over 80% of manufactured goods and driving over 90% of industrial chemical …

Optomechanical sensing based on the coupling between mechanical motions and optical
resonances has attracted huge interest in sensor applications due to its small footprint, high …