The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(16), P. 3853 - 3860
Published: April 17, 2023
The
shape
effect
of
thermoplasmonic
properties
Au
nanostructures
remains
largely
unexplored.
Herein,
we
report
a
systematic
investigation
on
the
photothermal
effects
nanoparticles
(NPs)
different
shapes:
nanosphere,
nanocube,
nanorod,
nanostar,
and
nanobipyramid.
Joule
(Jo)
number
(absorption
cross
section
normalized
by
particulate
volume)
is
utilized
for
quantitatively
assessing
these
shaped
NPs.
It
shown
that
Jo
NPs
greatly
varies
with
geometric
localized
surface
plasmon
resonance
(LSPR)
wavelength.
Specifically,
decreases
red-shifting
LSPR
wavelength
in
NPs,
sharp
structural
features
such
as
nanostar
nanobipyramid
have
much
larger
number,
indicative
their
exceptional
light-to-heat
conversion
ability.
We
further
demonstrate
close
correlation
shapes
optical
absorption
power
density.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(11), P. 6891 - 6952
Published: May 3, 2023
All
forms
of
energy
follow
the
law
conservation
energy,
by
which
they
can
be
neither
created
nor
destroyed.
Light-to-heat
conversion
as
a
traditional
yet
constantly
evolving
means
converting
light
into
thermal
has
been
enduring
appeal
to
researchers
and
public.
With
continuous
development
advanced
nanotechnologies,
variety
photothermal
nanomaterials
have
endowed
with
excellent
harvesting
capabilities
for
exploring
fascinating
prospective
applications.
Herein
we
review
latest
progresses
on
nanomaterials,
focus
their
underlying
mechanisms
powerful
light-to-heat
converters.
We
present
an
extensive
catalogue
nanostructured
materials,
including
metallic/semiconductor
structures,
carbon
organic
polymers,
two-dimensional
materials.
The
proper
material
selection
rational
structural
design
improving
performance
are
then
discussed.
also
provide
representative
overview
techniques
probing
photothermally
generated
heat
at
nanoscale.
finally
recent
significant
developments
applications
give
brief
outlook
current
challenges
future
directions
nanomaterials.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 10, 2023
Rapid
advancements
in
materials
science
and
nanotechnology,
intertwined
with
oncology,
have
positioned
photothermal
therapy
(PTT)
as
a
promising
noninvasive
treatment
strategy
for
cancer.
The
breast's
superficial
anatomical
location
aesthetic
significance
render
breast
cancer
particularly
pertinent
candidate
the
clinical
application
of
PTT
following
melanoma.
This
review
comprehensively
explores
research
conducted
on
various
types
nanoparticles
employed
elaborates
their
specific
roles
mechanisms
action.
integration
existing
therapies
is
scrutinized,
underscoring
its
potential
synergistic
outcomes.
Additionally,
underlying
consequential
modifications
to
tumor
microenvironment
after
are
elaborated
from
medical
perspective.
Future
directions
suggested,
an
emphasis
development
integrative
platforms
that
combine
multiple
therapeutic
approaches
optimization
nanoparticle
synthesis
enhanced
efficacy.
goal
push
boundaries
toward
comprehensive,
clinically
applicable
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(46)
Published: July 12, 2023
Abstract
Photonic
structures
designed
at
sub‐wavelength
scales
have
emerged
as
a
promising
avenue
for
various
energy
applications,
including
cooling
devices,
water
harvesting,
photovoltaics,
and
personal
thermal
management,
which
significantly
transformed
the
global
landscape.
Particularly,
flexible
photonic
radiative
films,
facilitate
heat
dissipation
from
surfaces
by
emitting
it
into
outer
space
via
infrared
radiation,
achieved
great
progress
in
recent
years.
In
this
review,
different
approaches
used
to
design
manipulating
solar
reflectance
optimizing
emittance
are
summarized.
On
basis,
review
discusses
advancements
films
that
been
meticulously
adhere
these
principles,
alongside
their
effects
over
Furthermore,
comprehensive
overview
of
is
presented
integration
with
new
functionality
fabrication
techniques
structures.
Lastly,
highlights
remarkable
potential
coolers
fields.
prospect,
widespread
adoption
holds
immense
promise
diverse
applications.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(13)
Published: Feb. 28, 2023
The
research
of
metamaterial
shows
great
potential
in
the
field
solar
energy
harvesting.
In
past
decade,
design
broadband
absorber
(SMA)
has
attracted
a
surge
interest.
conventional
typically
requires
brute-force
optimizations
with
huge
sampling
space
structure
parameters.
Very
recently,
deep
learning
(DL)
provided
promising
way
design,
but
its
application
on
SMA
development
is
barely
reported
due
to
complicated
features
spectrum.
Here,
this
work
develops
DL
model
based
spectrum
transformer
(MST)
for
powerful
high-performance
SMAs.
MST
divides
optical
into
N
patches,
which
overcomes
severe
problem
overfitting
traditional
and
boosts
capability
significantly.
A
flexible
tool
free
customer
definition
developed
facilitate
real-time
on-demand
metamaterials
various
functions.
scheme
applied
fabrication
SMAs
graded-refractive-index
nanostructures.
They
demonstrate
high
average
absorptance
94%
broad
exhibit
exceptional
advantages
over
many
state-of-the-art
counterparts.
outdoor
testing
implies
high-efficiency
collection
about
1061
kW
h
m-2
from
radiation
annually.
This
paves
rapid
smart
SMA,
will
also
provide
developing
other
metadevices.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(24)
Published: March 4, 2024
Abstract
High‐entropy
(HE)
materials,
celebrated
for
their
extraordinary
chemical
and
physical
properties,
have
garnered
increasing
attention
broad
applications
across
diverse
disciplines.
The
expansive
compositional
range
of
these
materials
allows
nuanced
tuning
properties
innovative
structural
designs.
Recent
advances
been
centered
on
versatile
photothermal
conversion
capabilities,
effective
the
full
solar
spectrum
(300–2500
nm).
HE
effect,
coupled
with
hysteresis
diffusion,
imparts
desirable
thermal
stability.
These
attributes
position
as
a
revolutionary
alternative
to
traditional
signifying
transformative
shift
in
technology.
This
review
delivers
comprehensive
summary
current
state
knowledge
regarding
emphasizing
intricate
relationship
between
compositions,
structures,
light‐absorbing
mechanisms,
optical
properties.
Furthermore,
outlines
notable
contributions
areas,
such
water
evaporation,
personal
management,
thermoelectric
generation,
catalysis,
biomedical
applications.
culminates
presenting
roadmap
that
prospective
directions
future
research
this
burgeoning
field,
also
fruitful
ways
develop
advanced
expand
promising
