Solar energy provides an alternative, sustainable, and clean source of energy to meet the
global energy demands without extra carbon emissions. However, the utilization efficiency of …

Plasmonic nanostructures have shown immense potential in photocatalysis because of their
distinct photochemical properties associated with tunable photoresponses and strong light …

Efficient utilization of infrared (IR) light, which occupies almost half of the solar energy, is an
important but challenging task in solar-to-fuel transformation. Herein, we report the discovery …

Plasmonic nanostructures possessing unique and versatile optoelectronic properties have
been vastly investigated over the past decade. However, the full potential of plasmonic …

Plasmonic nanomaterials coupled with catalytically active surfaces can provide unique
opportunities for various catalysis applications, where surface plasmons produced upon …

Semiconductor photocatalysis, a sustainable and renewable technology, is deemed to be a
new path to resolve environmental pollution and energy shortage. The development of …

By coupling two semiconductors with favorable band gap, ZnO (PS I) and Keggin-type
tungstophosphate (PW 12, PS II), an interesting all-solid-state Z-scheme photocatalyst PW …

The massive consumption of fossil energy leads to excessive emissions of CO2, which has
caused global warming. Solar-driven CO2 conversion is a promising avenue that could …

Plasmonic photocatalysis is a promising approach for solar energy transformation.
Comparing with isolated metal nanoparticles, the plasmonic coupling architectures can …

Today's chemical industry is a pillar of our modern society, but it heavily relies on the
consumption of non-renewable fossil fuels. The reaction conditions required to drive most of …