Colloidal Synthesis and Applications of Plasmonic Metal Nanoparticles. Issue 47 (13th September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yang, Peipei; Zheng, Jianzhong; Xu, Yong; Zhang, Qiao; Jiang, Lin
• Is Part Of: Advanced materials. Volume 28:Issue 47(2016)
• Page Start: 10508
• Page End: 10517
• Publication Date: 2016-09-13
• Subjects: metal nanoparticles -- optoelectronic devices -- photocatalysis -- surface plasmon resonance -- surface‐enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS); Materials -- Periodicals; Chemical vapor deposition -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1002/adma.201601739
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0935-9648

Abstract

Abstract : Plasmonic metal nanoparticles attract intense research attention because of their fascinating surface plasmon resonance properties and their potential applications in diverse fields. Here, some of the recent research efforts on the synthesis and applications of plasmonic metal nanoparticles are highlighted. Starting from the colloidal synthesis of metal nanoparticles, various shaped silver and gold nanostructures are discussed. The applications of plasmonic nanoparticles in photocatalysis, surface‐enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), and devices are used as excellent examples showcasing the advantages of these nanoparticles. The report closes with a brief summary and discussion on the challenges and future direction in this research field. Abstract : Some of the recent research efforts on the synthesis and applications of plasmonic metal nanoparticles are highlighted. Starting from the colloidal synthesis of metal nanoparticles, various shaped silver and gold nanostructures are discussed. The applications of plasmonic nanoparticles in photocatalysis, surface‐enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), and devices are used as excellent examples showcasing the advantages of these nanoparticles.