Themed collection Advances in Plasmonics and Its Applications
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Introduction to advances in plasmonics and its applications
Ramon A. Alvarez-Puebla, Jian-Feng Li and Xing Yi Ling introduce the Nanoscale themed collection on advances in plasmonics and its applications.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 5935-5936
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR90053F
Recent advances in plasmon-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for catalytic reactions on bifunctional metallic nanostructures
This minireview provides a comprehensive discussion on recent advances in plasmon-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for catalytic reactions on bifunctional metallic nanostructures.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 13962-13975
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR04009J
Electrochromic response and control of plasmonic metal nanoparticles
Here, we reviewed the electrochromic behaviour and underlying mechanisms of plasmonic metal nanoparticles in the visible spectral range, and discussed the recent key progresses in understanding, controlling and utilizing plasmonic electrochromism.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 9541-9552
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR01055G
Between plasmonics and surface-enhanced resonant Raman spectroscopy: toward single-molecule strong coupling at a hotspot
The purpose of this minireview is to build a bridge between two research fields: surface-enhanced resonant Raman spectroscopy (SERRS) and the branch of plasmonics treating strong coupling between plasmons and molecular excitons.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 1566-1580
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR07344J
Recent advances in surface-enhanced Raman scattering-based microdevices for point-of-care diagnosis of viruses and bacteria
This minireview reports the recent advances in surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-based assay devices for the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 21560-21570
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06340A
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Self-assembly of colloidal nanoparticles into 2D arrays at water–oil interfaces: rational construction of stable SERS substrates with accessible enhancing surfaces and tailored plasmonic response
Nanoparticle self-assembly at water–oil interfaces has emerged as a convenient and efficient method to construct stable, active and reproducible plasmonic substrates for SERS. In this review we summarize the progress that has been made in this field.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 5937-5953
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR08803J
Coupled plasmonic systems: controlling the plasmon dynamics and spectral modulations for molecular detection
A review on molecular detection using coupled plasmonic systems based on spectral modulations and further near-field enhancements.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 5187-5201
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06681H
Chiral surface plasmon-enhanced chiral spectroscopy: principles and applications
In this review, the development context and scientific research results of chiral surface plasmons (SPs) in recent years are classified and described in detail.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 581-601
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06272C
Towards a point-of-care SERS sensor for biomedical and agri-food analysis applications: a review of recent advancements
In this review, the recent advancements of SERS for biomedical, food and agricultural applications in the past 6 years are discussed. We also discuss the opportunities and challenges in the field while highlighting the technological gaps.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 553-580
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06832B
Electron dynamics in plasmons
The Particle-in-Cell (PIC) method for plasmons provides a mechanical, single-particle picture of plasmon resonances by tracking in time the movement of all the individual conduction electrons.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 2801-2810
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR07025D
Enhancing plasmonic hot-carrier generation by strong coupling of multiple resonant modes
Plasmonic hot-carrier generation can be harnessed by the strong coupling of the cavity mode, the LSPR mode, and the gap surface plasmon polariton.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 2792-2800
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR07643K
New insight into SPR modulating by two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy: the case for an Ag/ITO system
The localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) of Ag/indium tin oxide (ITO)@polystyrene (PS) in the visible-NIR region was dependent on the tuning of the carrier density caused by adjusting the thickness of the ITO layer.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 24357-24361
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06256A
Broadband Tamm plasmon-enhanced planar hot-electron photodetector
We propose a planar hot-electron photodetector based on broadband Tamm plasmon resonance with a full width at half maximum of 240.2 nm, promising for broadband hot electron photodetection.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 23945-23952
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06294D
Electrochemical coating of different conductive polymers on diverse plasmonic metal nanocrystals
An electrochemical approach is developed for the coating of conductive polymers on various plasmonic metal nanocrystals for active plasmonics.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 21617-21623
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR05715K
An investigation of the effect of high-pressure on charge transfer in dye-sensitized solar cells based on surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
High-pressure SERS was used to investigate the charge-transfer process of a TiO2@N719@Ag DSSC system.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 373-381
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06250F
Silver melamine thin film as a flexible platform for SERS analysis
The new SERS detection platform is applicable for the quick and easy formation of sensing devices for food, agriculture, and environmental science.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 7375-7380
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR08543J
Purcell-enhanced photoluminescence of few-layer MoS2 transferred on gold nanostructure arrays with plasmonic resonance at the conduction band edge
Plasmonic nanostructures of Au nanotriangles and nanodisks are coupled with few-layer MoS2 inducing photoluminescence (PL) enhancement. The underlying mechanisms were investigated with the experimentally quantified enhancement factors.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 5316-5323
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR08158B
Polariton waveguide modes in two-dimensional van der Waals crystals: an analytical model and correlative nano-imaging
An analytical waveguide model is developed to describe the polaritons in two-dimensional van der Waals crystals.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 4845-4854
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR07372E
Gold-spiked coating of silver particles through cold nanowelding
NPs composed of a segregated alloy of Ag coated with Au are achieved through the Ostwald ripening of small Au NPs on the surface of larger Ag NPs. The produced structures benefit from the advantages of gold and silver with none of their drawbacks.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 4530-4536
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR08517K
A facile wet-chemistry approach to engineer an Au-based SERS substrate and enhance sensitivity down to ppb-level detection
Post chemical engineering of crude Au nanoparticles on a soft substrate using a gentle reductant for radioactive growth to promote SERS amplification.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 3991-3999
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06537D
Introducing cobalt as a potential plasmonic candidate combining optical and magnetic functionalities within the same nanostructure
The control of magnetic properties at the nanoscale is a current topic of intense research.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 2639-2647
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06966C
Spatial distribution of active sites for plasmon-induced chemical reactions triggered by well-defined plasmon modes
The spatial distribution of plasmon induced electron transfer reactions triggered on higher order plasmon modes was visualized through polymerizations of conductive polymers. Absolute electrochemical potential of generated holes was also clarified.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 1784-1790
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR07958H
Plasmonic foam platforms for air quality monitoring
A plasmonic reversible gas sensor is proposed with the design of a plasmonic foam using surface-enhanced resonance Raman scattering.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 1738-1744
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR07686D
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Addressing molecular optomechanical effects in nanocavity-enhanced Raman scattering beyond the single plasmonic mode
A full multimodal description of a plasmonic cavity within a continuum-field model of molecular optomechanics provides new insights into vibrational dynamics and nonlinearities of Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS).
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 1938-1954
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06649D
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Intracellular optical probing with gold nanostars
The morphology of non-functionalized gold nanostars determines the surface protein structure and their interaction with the endolysosomal compartment in cells.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 968-979
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR07031A
Introducing visible-light sensitivity into photocatalytic CeO2 nanoparticles by hybrid particle preparation exploiting plasmonic properties of gold: enhanced photoelectrocatalysis exemplified for hydrogen peroxide sensing
Enhancement of the photocatalytic current of CeO2 NPs upon their linkage to plasmonic Au NPs.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 980-990
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06356H
Accurate SERS monitoring of the plasmon mediated UV/visible/NIR photocatalytic and photothermal catalytic process involving Ag@carbon dots
The accurate SERS monitoring of a plasmon-mediated UV/visible/NIR photocatalytic and photothermal catalytic process on Ag@carbon dots has been demonstrated.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 1006-1015
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06293F
Plasmon-driven protodeboronation reactions in nanogaps
Hot charge carriers created by plasmons break the C–B bond of 4-mercaptophenylboronic acid, transforming it into benzenethiol in nanogaps.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 24062-24069
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR07023H
A laser metallurgy route for the batch preparation of mm-scale 3D silver/graphite heteronanoclusters in air
We report a batch preparation of mm-scale 3D Ag hetero-nanoclusters which exhibit an excellent surface plasmon resonance ability via facile laser metallurgy.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 24054-24061
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06806C
Microporous silica membranes promote plasmonic nanoparticle stability for SERS detection of uranyl
Microporous silica membranes facilitate plasmonic stability of Ag@Au nanoparticles against variations in pH, ionic strength, and temperature for SERS sensing.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 23700-23708
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06296K
The moveable “hot spots” effect in an Au nanoparticles–Au plate coupled system
The excitation line dependent transformation of the coupling mode from the “particle–particle” to the “particle–surface” mode was observed using an Au nanoparticles and plate coupled system.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 23789-23798
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06997C
Low-loss aluminum epitaxial film for scalable and sustainable plasmonics: direct comparison with silver epitaxial film
The epitaxial aluminum film exhibits long plasmon lengths in the full visible region and outperforms silver in the deep blue region.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 23809-23816
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06603F
Influence of order-to-disorder transitions on the optical properties of the aluminum plasmonic metasurface
To mimic the optical influence of disorder in condensed matter, the effect of uniform disorder on the plasmonic resonances were investigated on aluminum nanoparticle arrays.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 23173-23182
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06334G
In situ surface-enhanced electronic and vibrational Raman scattering spectroscopy at metal/molecule interfaces
Both information about adsorbates and surface charges at the metal/dielectric interface were simultaneously obtained using in situ SERS.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 22988-22994
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06150F
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Experimental signature of a topological quantum dot
Topological insulator nanoparticles (TINPs) host topologically protected Dirac surface states, just like their bulk counterparts.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 22817-22825
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06523D
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Plasmon-induced electron injection into the large negative potential conduction band of Ga2O3 for coupling with water oxidation
The plasmonic Ga2O3 photoanode with the interfacial TiO2 modification provide both a high reduction ability and an oxidation ability.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 22674-22679
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06319C
(Gold nanorod core)/(poly(3,4-ethylene-dioxythiophene) shell) nanostructures and their monolayer arrays for plasmonic switching
(Gold nanorod core)/(poly(3,4-ethylene-dioxythiophene) shell) nanostructures are prepared. The nanostructure arrays exhibit a remarkable and reversible plasmon peak shift of about 70 nm by controlling the doping level of the polymer shell.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 20684-20692
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR05502F
(Gold triangular nanoplate core)@(silver shell) nanostructures as highly sensitive and selective plasmonic nanoprobes for hydrogen sulfide detection
AuTNP@Ag nanostructures are developed as nanoprobes for hydrogen sulfide. Owing to the high refractive index sensitivity of Au TNPs and facile sulfurization of silver, AuTNP@Ag nanostructures exhibit great sensitivity to both sulfur ions and H2S gas.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 20250-20257
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR05728B