Nanotechnology Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Chiral
biomimetic
nanostructures
were
successfully
synthesized
through
the
oxidative
polymerization
of
chiral
and
achiral
catecholamines
in
presence
optically
active
1,2-diaminocyclohexane
(DACH).
Analysis
these
using
circular
dichroism
confirmed
their
nature,
demonstrating
feasibility
inducing
chirality
polycatecholamine
materials.
Furthermore,
exhibited
self-assembly
behaviour,
forming
distinctive
patterns
or
curly
carpets-like
structures
on
silicon
surfaces.
The
arrangement
morphology
closely
linked
to
amount
DACH
its
inherent
chirality.
Additionally,
process
was
shown
be
significantly
influenced
by
pH
reaction
choice
supporting
These
findings
are
particularly
relevant
context
molecular
nanoaggregates/particles
generated
during
dopamine
polymerization,
suggesting
a
promising
avenue
for
development
novel
polycatechols-based
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(18)
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
Abstract
Machine
learning
holds
significant
research
potential
in
the
field
of
nanotechnology,
enabling
nanomaterial
structure
and
property
predictions,
facilitating
materials
design
discovery,
reducing
need
for
time‐consuming
labor‐intensive
experiments
simulations.
In
contrast
to
their
achiral
counterparts,
application
machine
chiral
nanomaterials
is
still
its
infancy,
with
a
limited
number
publications
date.
This
despite
great
advance
development
new
sustainable
high
values
optical
activity,
circularly
polarized
luminescence,
enantioselectivity,
as
well
analysis
structural
chirality
by
electron
microscopy.
this
review,
an
methods
used
studying
provided,
subsequently
offering
guidance
on
adapting
extending
work
nanomaterials.
An
overview
within
framework
synthesis–structure–property–application
relationships
presented
insights
how
leverage
study
these
highly
complex
are
provided.
Some
key
recent
reviewed
discussed
Finally,
review
captures
achievements,
ongoing
challenges,
prospective
outlook
very
important
field.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
review
systematically
summarizes
recent
advanced
strategies
for
manipulating
electron
spin
to
optimize
photocatalysis.
It
provides
valuable
insights
guide
future
research
on
control
enhancing
photocatalytic
applications.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(19), P. 12859 - 12867
Published: Sept. 19, 2023
Gold
nanoparticles
with
shape-determined
chirality
enable
the
attainment
of
plasmon-associated
optical
activities
exceeding
those
exhibited
by
all
previously
known
natural
objects.
These
nanoparticles,
together
their
subdiffraction
light
focusing
and
excitation
chiral,
plasmon-related
near-fields,
offer
a
range
very
interesting
applications.
Herein,
we
propose
use
these
chiral
plasmon
for
asymmetric
organic
catalysis
implementation
optically
active
probes
(alkoxyamines).
Plasmon
triggering
causes
homolysis
C–ON
bond
in
structure
employed
molecules,
forming
stable
radicals,
which
can
be
easily
detected
using
electron
paramagnetic
resonance
spectroscopy.
Our
investigation
delves
into
influence
various
parameters
on
catalytic
process,
such
as
not-required
circular
polarization
incident
light,
activity
used.
The
results
clearly
show
that
efficiency
chemical
reaction
depends
factors
but
to
different
extents.
"correct"
combination
facilitates
highest
rate.
To
best
our
knowledge,
this
study
pioneers
inherently
plasmon-based
transformations.
proposed
route
used
fields,
including
polarization-controlled
chemistry,
catalysis,
enantioselective
separation
compounds
(through
preferential
elimination
one
enantiomer).
Materials Reports Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1), P. 100253 - 100253
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Photocatalytic
and
photoelectrochemical
water
splitting
using
semiconductor
materials
are
effective
approaches
for
converting
solar
energy
into
hydrogen
fuel.
In
the
past
few
years,
a
series
of
photocatalysts/photoelectrocatalysts
have
been
developed
optimized
to
achieve
efficient
production.
Among
various
optimization
strategies,
regulation
spin
polarization
can
tailor
intrinsic
optoelectronic
properties
retarding
charge
recombination
enhancing
surface
reactions,
thus
improving
solar-to-hydrogen
(STH)
efficiency.
This
review
presents
recent
advances
in
enhance
polarized-dependent
evolution
activity.
Specifically,
manipulation
strategies
several
typical
(e.g.,
metallic
oxides,
sulfides,
non-metallic
semiconductors,
ferroelectric
materials,
chiral
molecules)
described.
end,
critical
challenges
perspectives
towards
future
conversion
briefly
provided.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(3)
Published: Nov. 9, 2023
Abstract
Chirality
introduces
a
new
dimension
of
functionality
to
materials,
unlocking
possibilities
across
various
fields.
When
integrated
with
plasmonic
hybrid
nanostructures,
this
attribute
synergizes
and
other
functionalities,
resulting
in
unprecedented
chiroptical
materials
that
push
the
boundaries
system's
capabilities.
Recent
advancements
have
illuminated
remarkable
chiral
light–matter
interactions
within
nanomaterials,
allowing
for
harnessing
their
tunable
optical
activity
components.
These
led
applications
areas
such
as
sensing,
catalysis,
spin
optics.
Despite
these
promising
developments,
there
remains
need
comprehensive
synthesis
current
state‐of‐the‐art
knowledge,
well
thorough
understanding
construction
techniques
practical
field.
This
review
begins
an
exploration
origins
chirality
overview
latest
nanostructures.
Furthermore,
representative
emerging
categories
nanomaterials
are
classified
summarized,
elucidating
versatile
applications.
Finally,
engages
fundamental
challenges
associated
nanostructures
offer
insights
into
future
prospects
advanced
Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(25), P. 9139 - 9145
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
advanced
synthetic
methodologies
for
discrete
chiral
Au
nanorods
promote
understanding
the
effect
of
structure
parameters,
intrinsic
chirality
and
extrinsic
on
plasmonic
couplings.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(23)
Published: Dec. 27, 2023
Abstract
Integrating
the
plasmonic
chirality
with
excellent
catalytic
activities
in
hybrid
nanostructures
provides
a
promising
strategy
to
realize
chiral
nanocatalysis
toward
many
chemical
reactions.
However,
controllable
synthesis
of
catalytically
active
nanoparticles
tailored
geometries
and
compositions
remains
significant
challenge.
Here
it
is
demonstrated
that
Au–Pd
alloy
nanorods
tunable
optical
surfaces
can
be
achieved
by
seed‐mediated
coreduction
growth
method.
Through
manipulating
inducers,
Au
selectively
transform
into
two
different
intrinsically
distinct
geometric
chirality.
By
further
adjusting
several
key
synthetic
parameters,
chirality,
composition,
geometry
are
fine‐tailored.
More
importantly,
exhibit
appealing
as
well
polarization‐dependent
plasmon‐enhanced
nanozyme
activity,
which
has
great
potential
for
plasmon‐induced
photochemistry.
