Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, P. R. China.
Adv Mater. 2016 Dec;28(47):10508-10517. doi: 10.1002/adma.201601739. Epub 2016 Sep 13.
Plasmonic metal nanoparticles attract intense research attention because of their fascinating surface plasmon resonance properties and their potential applications in diverse fields. Here, some of the recent research efforts on the synthesis and applications of plasmonic metal nanoparticles are highlighted. Starting from the colloidal synthesis of metal nanoparticles, various shaped silver and gold nanostructures are discussed. The applications of plasmonic nanoparticles in photocatalysis, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), and devices are used as excellent examples showcasing the advantages of these nanoparticles. The report closes with a brief summary and discussion on the challenges and future direction in this research field.
等离子体金属纳米粒子因其迷人的表面等离子体共振特性及其在各个领域的潜在应用而引起了广泛的研究关注。本文重点介绍了等离子体金属纳米粒子的合成和应用方面的一些最新研究进展。从胶体合成金属纳米粒子开始，讨论了各种形状的银和金纳米结构。将等离子体纳米粒子在光催化、表面增强拉曼光谱（SERS）和器件中的应用作为极好的例子，展示了这些纳米粒子的优势。报告最后简要总结并讨论了该研究领域的挑战和未来方向。
