The pseudo-two-dimensional (2D) morphology of plate-like metal nanoparticles makes them
one of the most anisotropic, mechanistically understood, and tunable structures available …

Bimetallic nanoparticles, considered as great promising nanomaterials nowadays, were
significantly superior to monometallic nanoparticles as a result of their improved nanozyme …

Developing an efficient catalyst for H2 generation from hydrolysis of ammonia borane (AB)
in a controllable and sustainable way is a prerequisite to implementing H2 as an alternative …

Conspectus Rational design of nanocrystals with high controllability via wet chemistry is of
critical importance in all areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology research. Specifically …

We study how visible light influences the activity of an electrocatalyst composed of Au and Pt
nanoparticles. The bimetallic composition imparts a dual functionality: the Pt component …

Surface plasmonics of nanomaterials has been one of the main research themes in
nanoscience. Spherical and elongated nanoparticles show their corresponding unique …

Gold nanorings are attractive as plasmonic metal nanocrystals because they have a hollow
inner cavity. Their enhanced electric field inside the ring cavity is accessible, which is highly …

Hybrid liposome/metal nanoparticles are promising candidate materials for biomedical
applications. However, the poor selectivity and low yield of the desired hybrid during …

Rational design of plasmonic colloidal assemblies via bottom‐up synthesis is challenging
but would show unprecedented optical properties that strongly relate to the assembly's …

Near-infrared (NIR) light-mediated non-invasive photothermal therapy (PTT) has attracted
considerable attention for cancer treatment. Strong optical absorption located in the NIR …