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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mario Kupresak, Xuezhi Zheng, Raj Mittra, Zvonimir Sipus, Guy A. E. Vandenbosch, Victor V. Moshchalkov
Summary: This study investigates the fluorescence of a fluorophore in the presence of a nano core-shell topology using different models. The results show significant differences in fluorescence rates between nonclassical effects and the classical approach, and optimal fluorescence enhancements are found for different parameters.
ADVANCED THEORY AND SIMULATIONS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yong Wang, Qingzhe Zhang, Yongchen Wang, Lucas Besteiro, Yannan Liu, Haiyan Tan, Zhiming M. Wang, Alexander O. Govorov, Jin Z. Zhang, Jason K. Cooper, Jing Zhao, Guozhu Chen, Mohamed Chaker, Dongling Ma
Summary: The study presents a seed-mediated approach to synthesize ultrastable Cu-based nanoparticles with a thin, completely covered shell, achieving uniform plasmonic Cu-Au core-shell NPs with significantly enhanced chemical stability. The critical role of the external crystalline Au layer in achieving superior stability was identified through in-depth characterizations and analysis. These NPs demonstrate high photothermal efficiency and chemical stability for solar steam generation, offering potential in catalysis, electronics, and optics.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Optics
Yang Huang, Lei Gao, Pujuan Ma, Xinchen Jiang, Wenping Fan, Alexander S. Shalin
Summary: In this study, we theoretically investigate the nonlinear chaotic dynamics of a plasmonic core-shell nanoparticle dimer consisting of a nonlocal plasmonic core and a Kerr-type nonlinear shell at the nanometer scale. The results demonstrate that considering nonlocality is crucial in the design of ultra-small-sized nonlinear functional photonic nanoelements. Core-shell nanoparticles provide the freedom to adjust their plasmonic property, allowing for tuning the chaotic dynamic regime in the geometric parameter space. This kind of nanoscale nonlinear system could be a candidate for a tunable nonlinear nanophotonic device.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mario Kupresak, Xuezhi Zheng, Raj Mittra, Guy A. E. Vandenbosch, Victor V. Moshchalkov
Summary: In light of the emergence of nonclassical effects, a paradigm shift in the conventional macroscopic treatment is required to accurately describe the interaction between light and plasmonic structures with deep-nanometer features. Several nonlocal response models have been introduced, investigating the collective motion of the free electron gas in metals. The study focuses on the dipole-excited core-shell nanoparticle and compares the predictions of different models with those obtained via the classical approach.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mikhail A. Masharin, Alexander S. Berestennikov, Daniele Barettin, Pavel M. Voroshilov, Konstantin S. Ladutenko, Aldo Di Carlo, Sergey V. Makarov
Summary: The integration of core-shell nanoparticles (NPs) in perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs) through the formation of a metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) structure can significantly enhance the efficiency by facilitating charge distribution channels in the active layer, leading to a substantial increase in the radiative recombination rate.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yinan Fan, Adrien Girard, Michael Waals, Caroline Salzemann, Alexa Courty
Summary: Bimetallic core-shell nanoparticles composed of silver and platinum were synthesized and their optical properties were studied through UV-visible absorption spectroscopy and calculations. The particles showed higher catalytic activity compared to monometallic silver and platinum nanoparticles in the reduction of 4-nitrophenol. This study highlights the potential of these bimetallic core-shell nanoparticles in plasmonic catalysis.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiamin Xu, Ming Fu, Chengyu Ji, Anthony Centeno, Dong Kuk Kim, Koen Evers, Sandrine E. M. Heutz, Rupert Oulton, Mary P. Ryan, Fang Xie
Summary: This study reports on the light amplification of NaGdF4:Yb,Er,Ce@NaGdF4:Yb,Nd@NaGdF4 core-shell-shell downconversion nanoparticles (CSS-DCNPs) in the near-infrared second biological window (NIR-II: 1000-1700 nm) using plasmonic nanostructures. The fluorescence emissions at 1000 nm, 1060 nm, and 1527 nm induced by Yb3+, Nd3+, and Er3+, respectively, are enhanced through a precisely controlled plasmonic metallic nanostructure. Further enhancement of the 1527 nm emission is observed under a 980 nm laser excitation. The observed fluorescence enhancement is attributed to enhanced excitation and an increased radiative decay rate.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Francesco Ruffino
Summary: Bimetallic nanoparticles exhibit unique properties for various technological applications, particularly in terms of optical properties and their interaction with electromagnetic radiation. The core-shell structure significantly affects the optical properties of these nanoparticles.
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Chemistry, Physical
Joaquin E. Martinez Porcel, Maria S. Churio, Sergio E. Moya, Valeria B. Arce, Daniel O. Martire
Summary: The interaction between plasmonic nanoparticles and dyes can greatly affect the fluorescence and generation of ROS. In this study, SiO2@Au NPs were prepared and their ability to enhance fluorescence emission and ROS generation was evaluated. The results showed that SiO2@Au NPs can enhance the fluorescence emission of dyes through different mechanisms, but do not affect ROS generation. This study demonstrates the potential application of SiO2@Au NPs in fluorescence-sensing methods and bioimaging.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ying Wang, Yonglong Li, Zhao Zhang, Wei Xie
Summary: Plasmonic photocatalysis is a promising strategy for inducing chemical transformations under visible-light irradiation. However, efficient utilization of hot electrons on monometallic nanoparticles remains challenging. In this study, Au-core-Ag-shell bimetallic nanoparticles showed higher catalytic activity than pure Au and Ag nanoparticles for the reduction of 4-nitrothiophenol to 4,4'-dimercaptoazobenzene. The catalytic activity was dependent on the thickness of the Ag shell and could be explained by hot-electron-hole separation at the bimetallic interface. This work provides new opportunities for enhancing the efficient utilization of hot electrons in plasmonic photocatalysis reactions.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Diptiranjan Paital, Tarun Bansal, Saumyakanti Khatua
Summary: The development of efficient and stable photocatalytic systems is crucial for the advancement of renewable energy technologies. We report on the synthesis of Au@MnOx core-shell nanoparticles that exhibit efficient electrochemical water oxidation reaction at a low onset overpotential requirement. Under visible light excitation, the Au@MnOx catalyst shows improved activity, lower overpotential requirement, and generates a photocurrent of 128 mu A/cm(2) at 1 V applied potential. The nanoparticles also demonstrate good stability under prolonged photoexcitation up to 2000 s.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ke Luo, Kaiqiang Wang, Min-Cheol Lim, Ki-Baek Jeong, Young-Rok Kim
Summary: This study reports a simple and green approach for fabricating gold-shelled starch microbeads that exhibit significant broadband absorption. By controlling the concentration of gold seeds, the diameter of the resulting particles can be adjusted, allowing for size-controllable core-shell plasmonic particles with excellent SERS activity. The method offers an effective means of large-scale production and can be applied to various highly sensitive analytical systems.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. Mozafari, Sh Nasresfahani, M. H. Sheikhi, H. Agharezaei
Summary: Embedding plasmonic metal nanostructures into semiconductor materials can enhance the performance of photodetectors, as demonstrated by the development of a high-performance broadband photodetector based on the new core-shell nanostructure Ag@PbS. This nanostructure showed excellent photodetecting performance, fast response time, and operational reliability.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qian Li, Feiliang Chen, Jianbin Kang, Juan Su, Feng Huang, Pidong Wang, Xiu Yang, Yidong Hou
Summary: A proposal involving spontaneously formed nanoparticles on metal electrodes to create unbreakable security tags for electronics is suggested to ensure credibility and traceability, offering a practical solution to combat counterfeit electronics.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Da-Hua Wei, Tei-Kai Lin, Yuan-Chang Liang, Huang-Wei Chang
Summary: Monodispersed FePt core and FePt-Au core-shell nanoparticles were chemically synthesized with controllable surface-functional properties. The size of the nanoparticles could be tuned by the initial concentration of gold acetate, and FePt-Au NPs showed a red shift in surface plasmon resonance compared to pure Au NPs. Surface modification using mercaptoacetic acid gave the NPs hydrophilic properties and potential applications in biomedical engineering research.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Optics
H. L. Chen, D. L. Gao, L. Gao
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Optics
W. J. Yu, H. Sun, L. Gao
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Chemistry, Physical
Kai Zhang, Yang Huang, Andrey E. Miroshnichenko, Lei Gao
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2017)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yang Huang, Ya Min Wu, Lei Gao
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2017)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Jue-Fei Cheng, Liping Zhou, Zhongqian Wen, Qiang Yan, Qin Han, Lei Gao
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-CONDENSED MATTER
(2017)
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Optics
K. Zhang, L. Gao
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Optics
X. Bian, D. L. Gao, L. Gao
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Optics
Yang Huang, Ya Min Wu, Lei Gao
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Optics
Pujuan Ma, Lei Gao
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Chemistry, Physical
Hang Zhou, Dongliang Gao, Lei Gao
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Optics
W. J. Yu, H. Sun, L. Gao
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wenjing Yu, Hua Sun, Lei Gao
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2017)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yang Huang, Ya Min Wu, Lei Gao
2017 CONFERENCE ON LASERS AND ELECTRO-OPTICS PACIFIC RIM (CLEO-PR)
(2017)
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Optics
Dongliang Gao, Ran Shi, Yang Huang, Lei Gao
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wenjing Yu, Pujuan Ma, Hua Sun, Lei Gao, Roman E. Noskov