In the era of Internet-of-things, many things can stay connected; however, biological
systems, including those necessary for human health, remain unable to stay connected to …

Colorimetric detection is important for various applications where instant and convenient
read-out is needed. Because of their fascinating optical properties, plasmonic …

Selective hydrogenation with high efficiency under ambient conditions remains a long-
standing challenge. Here, a yolk–shell nanostructured catalyst, PdAg@ ZIF-8, featuring …

Metal nanoparticles can be sensitive molecular sensors due to enhanced absorption and
scattering of light near a localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR). Variations in both …

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a class of porous materials known for their large
surface areas. Thus, over the past few decades the development of MOFs and their …

Conspectus Localized surface plasmon resonance is a unique property appearing in certain
metal nanostructures, which can generate hot carriers (electrons and holes) and bring about …

Gold-based plasmonic nanocrystals have been extensively developed for noninvasive
photothermal therapy. In this study, gold nanorods (AuNRs) with (200) plane and gold …

Recent developments in nanotechnology and engineering have produced a plethora of
nanomaterials with amazing physical/chemical properties and enhanced sensing potential …

Light-induced catalysis and thermoplasmonics are promising fields creating many
opportunities for innovative research. Recent advances in light-induced olefin metathesis …

Bimetallic nanostructures are a promising candidate for plasmon-driven photocatalysis.
However, knowledge on the generation and utilization of hot carriers in bimetallic …