A controlled growth of triangular AuCu alloy nanostars and high photocatalytic activities of AuCu@CdS heterostars
Qiyu Liu, Yao Zhong, Zhengzhi Jiang, Kai Chen, Song Ma, Pengfei Wang, Wei Wang, Li Zhou, Mengdai Luoshan, Qu‐Quan Wang
Abstract
Metallic nanostars have tunable plasmon resonances and high photocatalytic activities; however, controlling the number and length uniformity of branches for the colloidal nanostars is still a challenge.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisMaterials scienceAlloyPlasmonColloidNanotechnologyMetalChemical engineeringNanocrystalMetallurgyCatalysisOptoelectronicsOrganic chemistryChemistryEngineeringGold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and ApplicationsQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesCopper-based nanomaterials and applications