Issue 6, 2018

Colloidal Au–Cu alloy nanoparticles: synthesis, optical properties and applications

Abstract

In this review, we discuss the recent advances in the shape-controlled synthesis and characterization of colloidal Au–Cu alloy nanostructures. Then we review the studies on the plasmonic properties of the Au–Cu alloy nanoparticles, which are different from that of the nanoparticles composed of pure Au or Cu due to the synergism between Au and Cu. The Au–Cu nanoparticles with tunable composition and geometry have been applied in heterogeneous catalysis for many reactions such as CO2 reduction and have shown good catalytic activity. They have also been demonstrated to be effective in killing tumor cells using photothermal therapy. At the end of this review, we provide our perspective on the future work on the synthesis and applications of Au–Cu alloy nanoparticles.

Graphical abstract: Colloidal Au–Cu alloy nanoparticles: synthesis, optical properties and applications

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
21 11 2017
Accepted
03 4 2018
First published
04 4 2018

Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 1074-1089

Author version available

Colloidal Au–Cu alloy nanoparticles: synthesis, optical properties and applications

S. Thota, Y. Wang and J. Zhao, Mater. Chem. Front., 2018, 2, 1074 DOI: 10.1039/C7QM00538E

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