Experimental characterization techniques for plasmon-assisted chemistry
Plasmon-assisted chemistry is the result of a complex interplay between electromagnetic
near fields, heat and charge transfer on the nanoscale. The disentanglement of their roles is …
near fields, heat and charge transfer on the nanoscale. The disentanglement of their roles is …
Operando Surface Characterization on Catalytic and Energy Materials from Single Crystals to Nanoparticles
Modern surface science faces two major challenges, a materials gap and a pressure gap.
While studies on single crystal surface in ultrahigh vacuum have uncovered the atomic and …
While studies on single crystal surface in ultrahigh vacuum have uncovered the atomic and …
All-in-one self-floating porous foams as robust heat-blocking layers for efficient photothermal conversion and solar desalination
L Ren, W Zhou, L Wang, K Lin, Y Xu, J Wu, Y Xie, H Fu - Science Bulletin, 2023 - Elsevier
Solar-driven interfacial evaporation is a highly efficient and ecofriendly technology for
producing freshwater. Herein, self-floating plasmon Ag/black TiO 2/carbon porous layered …
producing freshwater. Herein, self-floating plasmon Ag/black TiO 2/carbon porous layered …
Boosting hot electron flux and catalytic activity at metal–oxide interfaces of PtCo bimetallic nanoparticles
Despite numerous studies, the origin of the enhanced catalytic performance of bimetallic
nanoparticles (NPs) remains elusive because of the ever-changing surface structures …
nanoparticles (NPs) remains elusive because of the ever-changing surface structures …
Interfacial friction-induced electronic excitation mechanism for tribo-tunneling current generation
Direct-current (dc) electricity generation using a moving Schottky contact is emerging as a
new strategy for mechanical energy conversion. Here, we demonstrate the generation of dc …
new strategy for mechanical energy conversion. Here, we demonstrate the generation of dc …
Controlling hot electron flux and catalytic selectivity with nanoscale metal-oxide interfaces
Interaction between metal and oxides is an important molecular-level factor that influences
the selectivity of a desirable reaction. Therefore, designing a heterogeneous catalyst where …
the selectivity of a desirable reaction. Therefore, designing a heterogeneous catalyst where …
Surface chemistry of hot electron and metal-oxide interfaces
Fundamental mechanisms for energy conversion and dissipation on surfaces and at
interfaces have been significant issues in the community of surface science. Electronic …
interfaces have been significant issues in the community of surface science. Electronic …
Enhancing catalytic performance and hot electron generation through engineering metal-oxide and oxide-oxide interfaces
Interfaces are of utmost importance in catalytic reactions, influencing reaction kinetics and
electron transfer processes. However, investigations in combined interfaces of metal-oxide …
electron transfer processes. However, investigations in combined interfaces of metal-oxide …
Electronic control of hot electron transport using modified Schottky barriers in metal–semiconductor nanodiodes
Hot electron flux, generated by both incident light energy and the heat of the catalytic
reaction, is a major element for energy conversion at the surface. Controlling hot electron …
reaction, is a major element for energy conversion at the surface. Controlling hot electron …
Weak Donor–Acceptor Interaction and Interface Polarization Define Photoexcitation Dynamics in the MoS2/TiO2 Composite: Time-Domain Ab Initio Simulation
Y Wei, L Li, W Fang, R Long, OV Prezhdo - Nano Letters, 2017 - ACS Publications
To realize the full potential of transition metal dichalcogenides interfaced with bulk
semiconductors for solar energy applications, fast photoinduced charge separation, and …
semiconductors for solar energy applications, fast photoinduced charge separation, and …