Dynamical evolution of the Schottky barrier as a determinant contribution to electron–hole pair stabilization and photocatalysis of plasmon-induced hot carriers
Matías Berdakin, Germán J. Soldano, Franco P. Bonafé, Varlamova Liubov, Bálint Aradi, Thomas Frauenheim, Cristián G. Sánchez
Abstract
surface triggering a coherent bond oscillation that will lead to a photocatalytic dissociation. We expect that our results will add new perspectives to the interpretation of the already detected long-lived hot carrier lifetimes and their catalytical effect, and concomitantly to their technological applications.
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Chemical physicsCharge carrierSchottky barrierPhotocatalysisPlasmonMaterials scienceElectronElectron transferDissociation (chemistry)Hot electronThermalisationNanotechnologyChemistryOptoelectronicsPhotochemistryDiodeAtomic physicsCatalysisPhysicsPhysical chemistryBiochemistryQuantum mechanicsGold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and ApplicationsCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsElectrocatalysts for Energy Conversion