Plasmonic gold nanoparticles have been used increasingly in solid-state systems because
of their applicability in fabricating novel sensors, heterogeneous catalysts, metamaterials …

In this Perspective, we provide an overview of the core concepts around surface-enhanced
Raman spectroscopy (SERS) enhancement factors (EFs), including both theoretical and …

This Perspective concerns the latest developments in the field of chiral nanocrystals (NCs)
and metastructures, focusing primarily on plasmonic nanostructures. Such nanomaterials …

Plasmonic metal–organic frameworks (plasmonic‐MOFs) ingeniously meld the
homogeneous and vast porosity of MOFs with the distinctive plasmonic characteristics of …

WO 3-based photocatalysis has garnered significant interest among researchers worldwide.
With a band gap ranging between 2.5 and 2.7 eV, WO 3 emerges as a promising candidate …

Metal-enhanced photoluminescence is able to provide a robust signal even from a single
emitter and is promising in applications in biosensors and optoelectronic devices. However …

Can chiral light induce chiral shapes in nanocrystals in a diluted solution? So far, it has been
unclear whether it could be and, if such, under which conditions it may occur. By using …

Energetic and optical properties of plasmonic nanocrystals strongly depend on their sizes,
shapes, and composition. Whereas the use of plasmonic nanoparticles in biotesting has …

Reactive hot spots on plasmonic nanoparticles have attracted attention for photocatalysis as
they allow for efficient catalyst design. While sharp tips have been identified as optimal …

In strongly coupled light matter systems electronic energy levels become inextricably linked
to local electromagnetic field modes. Hybridization of these states opens new relaxation …