Plasmonic Ag@Cu <sub>2</sub> O core–shell nanostructures exhibiting near-infrared photothermal effect
Mariia Ivanchenko, Alison L. Carroll, Andrea B. Brothers, Hao Jing
Abstract
Formation of Ag(nanocube)@Cu 2 O nanocomposite system offers several advantages, such as tunability of optical characteristics, that are pivotal to the enhancement of their photothermal properties.
Topics & Concepts
Photothermal therapyPlasmonNanostructureInfraredMaterials scienceCore (optical fiber)Photothermal effectNanotechnologyShell (structure)OptoelectronicsOpticsComposite materialPhysicsGold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and ApplicationsCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsNanoplatforms for cancer theranostics