Plasmonic nanoreactors regulating selective oxidation by energetic electrons and nanoconfined thermal fields
Chao Zhan, Qiuxiang Wang, Jun Yi, Liang Chen, De‐Yin Wu, Ye Wang, Zhaoxiong Xie, Martin Moskovits, Zhong‐Qun Tian
Abstract
, resulting in valuable products different from thermal catalysis. This suggests a strategy to rationally use plasmonic nanostructures to optimize chemical processes, thereby achieving high yield with high selectivity at lower temperature under visible light illumination.
Topics & Concepts
NanoreactorPlasmonElectronThermalHot electronChemical physicsMaterials scienceNanotechnologyOptoelectronicsChemistryNanoparticlePhysicsQuantum mechanicsMeteorologyGold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and ApplicationsCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsNanoplatforms for cancer theranostics