All forms of energy follow the law of conservation of energy, by which they can be neither
created nor destroyed. Light-to-heat conversion as a traditional yet constantly evolving …

Dual‐band electrochromism is a phenomenon where materials can independently regulate
the transmittance of visible (VIS) and near‐infrared (NIR) light. Owing to their bistability, low …

Localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) in semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs) that
results in resonant absorption, scattering, and near field enhancement around the NC can …

Recent efforts have been heavily devoted to the development of next‐generation
optoelectronic devices based on 2D materials, due to their unique optical properties that are …

There is a growing interest in semiconductor nanomaterials for their potential applications as
ultrasensitive surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrates in various fields …

The massive consumption of fossil energy leads to excessive emissions of CO2, which has
caused global warming. Solar-driven CO2 conversion is a promising avenue that could …

With the emergence of a large number of solar absorbers due to the tremendous
development of material science, an ancient technology, solar-driven evaporation offers a …

Heavy-metal (Cd, Hg, and Pb)-containing semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs) have been
explored widely due to their unique optical and electrical properties. However, the toxicity …

Electrochromic devices (ECDs) that modulate optical transmission or reflection in a
controllable manner are attractive in energy-saving and colour-tuning applications. In this …

An overview on the properties and applications of polymer and inorganic planar 1D photonic
crystals fabricated from solution is provided here. In the last decades, photonic crystals …