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View article: A nickel gallium oxide chlorophyll mimic for green methanol synthesis
A nickel gallium oxide chlorophyll mimic for green methanol synthesis Open
Light-driven methanol synthesis from CO2 provides a sustainable fuel source and approach to carbon neutralization. Mimicking natural photosynthesis could improve gas-solid photocatalytic efficiency, but it remains highly challenging due to…
View article: Light-induced pressurization effect in Au–Ni heterostructures for plasmonic photocatalysis
Light-induced pressurization effect in Au–Ni heterostructures for plasmonic photocatalysis Open
Plasmonic photocatalysis offers a promising route to harvest solar energy and drive chemical reactions by the generated heat and energetic charge carriers towards a low-carbon economy. Understanding the mechanisms of plasmonic photocatalys…
View article: Enhanced Methanol Production Through Photo‐Assisted CO<sub>2</sub> Hydrogenation Using Au@In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> Core‐Shell Structures
Enhanced Methanol Production Through Photo‐Assisted CO<sub>2</sub> Hydrogenation Using Au@In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> Core‐Shell Structures Open
The antenna‐reactor (AR) nanostructure integrates the superior optical properties of plasmonic antennas with the high catalytic activity of reactor components, addressing limitations of semiconductor‐based catalysts like poor light absorpt…
View article: Supra‐Strong Metal‐Support Interaction in Oxide‐Solid‐Solution‐Derived Transition Metal Catalysts
Supra‐Strong Metal‐Support Interaction in Oxide‐Solid‐Solution‐Derived Transition Metal Catalysts Open
Transition metal catalysts with electron‐deficient active sites (M δ+ ) can exhibit unique activity and selectivity in hydrogenation reactions but are prone to deactivation under high‐temperature reaction conditions due to the reduction of…
View article: Probing the Origins of the Disorder-to-Order Transition of a Modified Cholesterol in Ternary Lipid Bilayers
Probing the Origins of the Disorder-to-Order Transition of a Modified Cholesterol in Ternary Lipid Bilayers Open
In a recent study, spectroscopic observations of modified cholesterol in both lipid-coated nanoparticles and liposomes provided evidence for a disorder-to-order orientational transition with increasing temperature. Below a critical tempera…
View article: MXenes: Structure, properties, and photothermal applications
MXenes: Structure, properties, and photothermal applications Open
The ever-growing interest in MXenes has been driven by their unique electrical, thermal, mechanical, and optical properties. Due to the presence of diverse surface ligands and defect sites, MXenes exhibit desirable and highly tunable optic…
View article: A feasible interlayer strategy for simultaneous light and heat management in photothermal catalysis
A feasible interlayer strategy for simultaneous light and heat management in photothermal catalysis Open
Photothermal conversion represents one crucial approach for solar energy harvesting and its exploitation as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels; however, an efficient, cost-effective, and generalized approach to enhance the photother…
View article: Anisotropic Plasmon Resonance Enables Spatially Controlled Photothermal and Photochemical Effects in Hot <scp>Carrier‐Driven</scp> Catalysis
Anisotropic Plasmon Resonance Enables Spatially Controlled Photothermal and Photochemical Effects in Hot <span>Carrier‐Driven</span> Catalysis Open
Comprehensive Summary Localized surface plasmon resonance has been demonstrated to provide effective photophysical enhancement mechanisms in plasmonic photocatalysis. However, it remains highly challenging for distinct mechanisms to functi…
View article: Promises of Plasmonic Antenna‐Reactor Systems in Gas‐Phase CO<sub>2</sub> Photocatalysis
Promises of Plasmonic Antenna‐Reactor Systems in Gas‐Phase CO<sub>2</sub> Photocatalysis Open
Sunlight‐driven photocatalytic CO 2 reduction provides intriguing opportunities for addressing the energy and environmental crises faced by humans. The rational combination of plasmonic antennas and active transition metal‐based catalysts,…
View article: Niche Applications of MXene Materials in Photothermal Catalysis
Niche Applications of MXene Materials in Photothermal Catalysis Open
MXene materials have found emerging applications as catalysts for chemical reactions due to their intriguing physical and chemical applications. In particular, their broad light response and strong photothermal conversion capabilities are …
View article: Wavelength-Dependent Bifunctional Plasmonic Photocatalysis in Au/Chalcopyrite Hybrid Nanostructures
Wavelength-Dependent Bifunctional Plasmonic Photocatalysis in Au/Chalcopyrite Hybrid Nanostructures Open
Excited, or "hot" charge carrier generation and transfer driven by the decay of localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPRs) are key steps in plasmonic photocatalysis. Hybrid structures that contain both metal and semiconductor building bl…
View article: Plasmonic photoreactors-coated plastic tubing as combined-active-and-passive antimicrobial flow sterilizer
Plasmonic photoreactors-coated plastic tubing as combined-active-and-passive antimicrobial flow sterilizer Open
Plasmonic photoreactor nanocomposite coating provides both active and passive antibacterial properties to plastic surfaces.
View article: Interfacial hydration determines orientational and functional dimorphism of sterol-derived Raman tags in lipid-coated nanoparticles
Interfacial hydration determines orientational and functional dimorphism of sterol-derived Raman tags in lipid-coated nanoparticles Open
Significance Derivatized sterols and terpenoids represent an effective platform for introducing functionality into the surface of lipid-coated NPs and other membrane-based materials. This work demonstrates that the hydrogen-bonding network…
View article: Plasmonic nano-antimicrobials: properties, mechanisms and applications in microbe inactivation and sensing
Plasmonic nano-antimicrobials: properties, mechanisms and applications in microbe inactivation and sensing Open
The photophysical properties of plasmonic nanoparticles facilitate the sensitive detection and inactivation of microbial pathogens and, thus, form the basis for plasmonic nano-antimicrobials.
View article: Stiffness of HIV‐1 Mimicking Polymer Nanoparticles Modulates Ganglioside‐Mediated Cellular Uptake and Trafficking
Stiffness of HIV‐1 Mimicking Polymer Nanoparticles Modulates Ganglioside‐Mediated Cellular Uptake and Trafficking Open
The monosialodihexosylganglioside, GM3, and its binding to CD169 (Siglec‐1) have been indicated as key factors in the glycoprotein‐independent sequestration of the human immunodeficiency virus‐1 (HIV‐1) in virus‐containing compartments (VC…
View article: Hybrid Plasmonic Photoreactors as Visible Light-Mediated Bactericides
Hybrid Plasmonic Photoreactors as Visible Light-Mediated Bactericides Open
Photocatalytic compounds and complexes, such as tris(bipyridine)ruthenium(II), [Ru(bpy)3]2+, have recently attracted attention as light-mediated bactericides that can help to address the need for new antibacterial strategies. We demonstrat…