Phase-change materials (PCMs) provide a unique combination of properties. On
transformation from the amorphous to crystalline state, their optical properties change …

Since 2000, there has been an explosion of activity in the field of plasmon-enhanced Raman
spectroscopy (PERS), including surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), tip …

This article provides a comprehensive review of current research activities that concentrate
on one‐dimensional (1D) nanostructures—wires, rods, belts, and tubes—whose lateral …

The desire to use and control photons in a manner analogous to the control of electrons in
solids has inspired great interest in such topics as the localization of light, microcavity …

The vivid optical properties of noble metal nanoparticles have been an object of fascination
since ancient times. The ruby red of stained glass windows arises from gold nanoparticles …

The field of nanocatalysis (in which nanoparticles are used to catalyze reactions) has
undergone an exponential growth during the past decade. Two types of studies have been …

Nanocrystals are fundamental to modern science and technology. Mastery over the shape of
a nanocrystal enables control of its properties and enhancement of its usefulness for a given …

Monodisperse samples of silver nanocubes were synthesized in large quantities by
reducing silver nitrate with ethylene glycol in the presence of poly (vinyl pyrrolidone)(PVP) …

Core–shell nanoparticles are at the leading edge of the hot research topics and offer a wide
range of applications in optics, biomedicine, environmental science, materials, catalysis …

This important book focuses on the synthesis and fabrication of nanostructures and
nanomaterials, but also includes properties and applications of nanostructures and …