Plasmon Mediated Photocatalysis: Engineering Interfaces for Effective Hot Carrier Utilization
ACS Energy Letters,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1347 - 1356
Опубликована: Фев. 23, 2025
Plasmonic
metal/semiconductor
hetero-nanostructures
have
attracted
tremendous
research
interests
in
optoelectronic
devices,
photocatalysis
and
photothermal
therapy,
related
fields.
Among
various
mechanisms
of
localized
surface
plasmon
resonance
(LSPR)
induced
enhancements,
the
mechanism
LSPR-induced
hot
carrier
injection
has
emerged
as
a
particularly
powerful
efficient
process
for
modulating
charge
dynamics,
especially
photocatalysis.
The
efficiency
these
injections
relies
on
robust
metal–semiconductor
interfaces,
with
performance
heavily
influenced
by
composition,
crystallinity,
atomic
structure
multi-interfaces
involved.
This
letter
explores
injection,
highlighting
recent
advances
emphasis
multi-interfacial
engineering
to
optimize
dynamics
utilization.
These
interface-regulated
processes,
combined
enhanced
photocatalytic
performance,
provide
new
opportunities
further
advanced
wide
range
photoelectric
conversion
applications.
Язык: Английский
CO2 Conversion in Cu–Pd Based Disordered Network Metamaterials with Ultrasmall Mode Volumes
Nano Letters,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2025
Plasmons
can
drive
chemical
reactions
by
directly
exciting
intramolecular
transitions.
However,
strong
coupling
of
plasmons
to
single
molecules
remains
a
challenge
as
ultrasmall
mode
volumes
are
required.
In
the
presented
work,
we
propose
Cu-Pd
plasmonic
network
metamaterials
scalable
platforms
for
plasmon-assisted
catalysis.
Due
absence
translational
symmetry,
these
networks
provide
unique
environment
featuring
large
local
density
optical
states
and
an
unparalleled
hotspots
that
effectively
localizes
light
in
V
<
8
×
10-24
m3.
Catalytic
performance
tests
during
CO2
conversion
reveal
production
rates
up
4.3
102
mmol
g-1
h-1
altered
reaction
selectivity
under
illumination.
Importantly,
show
catalytic
process
be
tuned
modifying
network's
composition,
offering
versatile
approach
optimize
pathways.
Язык: Английский
Radionuclide-labelled nanoparticles for cancer combination therapy: a review
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2024
Radionuclide
therapy
(RT)
is
widely
used
to
advanced
local
cancers.
However,
its
therapeutic
efficacy
limited
the
radiation
resistance
of
cancer
cells.
Combination
aims
circumvent
tumor
resistance,
and
combination
RT
with
photothermal
(PTT),
photodynamic
(PDT),
chemotherapy
(CMT),
immunotherapy
has
shown
promising
treatment
outcomes.
Nanotechnology
holds
promise
in
advancing
by
integrating
multiple
therapies
on
a
nanostructure
platform.
This
due
increased
surface
area,
passive/active
targeting
capabilities,
high
payload
capacity,
enriched
nanomedicines,
offering
significant
advantages
sensitivity
specificity.
In
first
part
this
review,
we
categorize
radionuclide
therapy.
The
second
summarizes
latest
developments
therapies,
specifically
focusing
integration
PTT,
PDT,
CMT
immunotherapy.
last
provides
an
overview
challenges
potential
opportunities
related
radionuclide-labelled
nanoparticles
for
Язык: Английский
Bioinspired Suction-Driven Strategies with Nanoscale Skin-Controllable Adhesive Architectures for Efficient Liquid Formulated Transdermal Patches
ACS Nano,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2025
For
highly
efficient
and
precise
drug
release,
transdermal
delivery
systems
(TDDS)
have
recently
evolved
through
the
combination
of
intelligent
material-based
structures
with
various
active
components.
These
strategies
are
an
effort
to
overcome
significant
difficulties
in
delivering
large
molecule
drugs
nanomaterials
due
physical
barrier
skin,
especially
stratum
corneum,
traditional
TDDS.
Interestingly,
multiscale
suction-driven
architectures
(SDAs)
inspired
by
bioinspired
suction
adhesion
mechanisms
provided
innovative
solutions
these
challenges.
employ
negative
pressure
enhance
nanoscale
skin-controllable
skin
adhesion,
temporarily
bypass
barrier,
facilitate
deep
penetration
therapeutic
agents,
thereby,
achieving
goals
increasing
efficiency
maximizing
user
convenience
as
a
minimal
invasive,
needle-free
platform.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
patches
emphasizes
their
integration
multifunctional
materials
achieve
stable
controlled
release.
Next,
we
present
cost-effective
user-friendly
patch
devices
optimization
cupping
without
incorporation
additional
devices.
Furthermore,
that
optimize
need
for
Potential
SDAs
localized
systemic
challenging
complex
well
future
perspectives,
discussed,
along
directions
more
patient-centric
solutions.
Язык: Английский
Recent Advances in Photoelectroanalysis: Carbon‐Containing Materials for Enhanced Sensing Performance
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 22, 2025
Abstract
Due
to
its
unique
combination
of
electrochemical
and
optical
techniques,
photoelectrochemistry
(PEC)
offers
several
advantages
in
biosensing
attracts
extensive
attention
diverse
fields
from
bioanalysis
clinical
diagnosis.
The
performance
biosensors
significantly
relies
on
effective
signal
transduction,
making
regulation
crucial.
Functional
carbon‐containing
materials
show
significant
potential
for
modulating
electronic
structure,
controlling
their
physiochemical
properties,
thus
emerging
as
promising
candidates
applications.
While
comprehensive
reviews
exist
PEC
based
other
materials,
a
dedicated
review
specifically
focusing
strategies
utilized
enhance
photoelectrochemical
remains
scarce.
This
provides
overview
the
utilization
biosensing,
outlining
challenges
used
performance.
key
include
structure
modulation
(e.g.,
engineering
doping
defects,
enriching
charge‐transfer
pathway,
constructing
built‐in
electric
field)
structural
surface
control
improving
light
harvesting
ability
biocompatible
interfaces).
Furthermore,
this
examines
recent
progress
highlighting
Finally,
discusses
future
opportunities
field,
providing
insights
guide
development
next‐generation,
high‐performance
biosensors.
Язык: Английский
Self-Cleaning MXene/Bacterial Cellulose Composite Film for Photothermal Actuation and Sterilization
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 27, 2024
In
this
study,
a
multifunctional
MXene
composite
film
has
been
developed
with
self-cleaning,
photothermal
actuation,
and
sterilization
capabilities,
making
it
promising
actuator.
The
research
begins
by
Ti3C2Tx
nanosheets
superhydrophobic
enhancing
their
ambient
stability
using
mussel-inspired
polydopamine
(PDA)
coating,
electroless
Ag
metallization,
hydrophobic
1H,
2H,
2H-perfluorodecanethiol
(PFDT)
coating.
A
versatile
is
created
combining
bacterial
cellulose
(BC)
vacuum
filtration
process.
This
demonstrates
water-repellent
surface
an
impressive
water
contact
angle
(WCA)
of
152.3
±
1.4°,
highlighting
its
exceptional
self-cleaning
capability,
liquid-repellent
ability,
long-lasting
stability.
Moreover,
displays
efficient
conversion
performance
raising
temperature
to
over
120
°C
when
exposed
NIR
light.
Furthermore,
the
integration
superhydrophobicity
capability
enables
precise
actuation
in
both
linear
rotational
modes.
allows
for
movement
on
various
modes
as
well
completion
cargo
transportation
driven
light
irradiation.
Additionally,
also
exhibits
excellent
capabilities
due
capacity.
Therefore,
offers
valuable
insights
advancing
MXene-based
actuators
significant
potential
fields
soft
robotics,
wearable
electronics,
biomedicine,
beyond.
Язык: Английский