The field of plasmonics is capable of enabling interesting applications in different
wavelength ranges, spanning from the ultraviolet up to the infrared. The choice of plasmonic …

Nanosponges are solid cross-linked polymeric nano-sized porous structures. This broad
concept involves, among others, metal organic frameworks and hydrogels. The focus of this …

The use of photons to directly or indirectly drive chemical reactions has revolutionized the
field of nanomaterial synthesis resulting in appearance of new sustainable laser chemistry …

Multi-component alloys have demonstrated excellent performance in various applications,
but the vast range of possible compositions and microstructures makes it challenging to …

Nanophotonics is an important branch of modern optics dealing with light–matter interaction
at the nanoscale. Nanoparticles can exhibit enhanced light absorption under illumination by …

The concentration and manipulation of light in the nanoscale range are fundamental to
nanophotonic research. Plasmonic nanoparticles can localize electromagnetic waves within …

Heat is a well-known treatment method for a wide range of diseases. Hyperthermia
treatment or intentional overheating of cells is a rapidly developing therapeutic strategy in …

Electric field is a powerful instrument in nanoscale engineering, providing wide
functionalities for control in various optical and solid-state nanodevices. The development of …

Metal-semiconductor nanostructures are key objects for multifunctional electronics and
optical design. We report a new interatomic potential for atomistic simulation of a ternary Si …

Recent progress in hybrid optical nanomaterials composed of dissimilar constituents
permitted an improvement in the performance and functionality of novel devices developed …