Plasmon resonances in metal nanostructures have been extensively harnessed for light
trapping in mesoporous solar cells (MSCs), including dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) …

Colloidal particles show interaction with electromagnetic radiation at optical frequencies. At
the same time clever colloid design and functionalization concepts allow for versatile particle …

An important reason for the relatively low efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) is
the low open-circuit voltage (V OC) of about 0.7 V for a standard solar cell with a dye that …

Titanium dioxide TiO 2 remains a benchmark photocatalyst with high stability, low toxicity
and cost, but it is active only under the UV light. To increase photocatalytic activity, TiO 2 is …

We use classical electrodynamics calculations to investigate the versatility and capability of
aluminum and indium dimers with small gaps as ultraviolet plasmonic nanoantennas …

The aim of this review is to summarize recent advances in the field of dye-sensitized solar
cells (DSSCs) utilizing plasmonic nanoparticles (NPs), where the effect of plasmonic NPs in …

Increasing utilization of solar energy is an effective strategy to tackle our energy and energy-
related environmental issues. Both solar photocatalysis (PC) and solar photovoltaics (PV) …

Aluminum nanostructures are a promising alternative material to noble metal nanostructures
for several photonic and catalytic applications, but their ultrafast electron dynamics remain …

In this work we demonstrate improved light trapping in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs)
with hybrid bimetallic gold core/silver shell nanostructures. Silica-coated bimetallic …

We explore localized surface plasmon resonances in small (5–30 nm radius) aluminum and
silver nanoparticles using classical electrodynamics simulations, focusing on radiative (far …