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Potential of a deep eutectic solvent in silver nanoparticle fabrication for antibiotic residue detection
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 426–434, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.38
- ], and other analytical measurements regarding food, medical, and environmental issues [12][13][14]. Undeniably, SERS is the future for sensor design. So far, most achievements regarding SERS rely on the development of plasmonic materials. Noble metals (e.g., Au, Ag, and Cu) are the most important group
- of plasmonic materials, which extensively respond to electromagnetic waves with proper wavelengths in terms of free electrons resonating to the incident waves [9][15]. This is the fundamental principle of surface plasmon resonance (SPR). Moreover, plasmons are easily controlled at the nanoscale
- thermal stability, high polarity, low vapor pressure, and low toxicity, which makes DESs promising candidates for the replacement of thousands of industrial solvents [24][25]. DESs are so versatile that they have been used for nanomaterials synthesis [26][27]. Regarding plasmonic materials, gold
Classification and application of metal-based nanoantioxidants in medicine and healthcare
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 396–415, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.36
- , Kharlamov et al. investigated 180 patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD). Their findings unveiled a notable regression of coronary atherosclerosis associated with plasmonic photothermal therapy using silica–gold NPs (SiO2-AuNPs) [177]. Metal-based NPs exhibit the ability to scavenge free
A combined gas-phase dissociative ionization, dissociative electron attachment and deposition study on the potential FEBID precursor [Au(CH3)2Cl]2
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 1178–1199, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.98
- fabrication of functional gold nanostructures for application in plasmonic and detector technology, we conducted a comprehensive study on [Au(CH3)2Cl]2 as a potential precursor for such depositions. Fundamental electron-induced dissociation processes were studied under single collision conditions, and the
- nanotechnology. These include, but are not limited to electronic interconnects [5], metamaterials [6], growth substrates for nanowires and nanotubes [7], and complex plasmonic structures [8][9]. For the latter application, mastery over the shape as well as accurate control of the distribution of the
A visible-light photodetector based on heterojunctions between CuO nanoparticles and ZnO nanorods
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 1018–1027, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.84
- properties of ZnO nanostructures, such as bandgap or conductivity [26]. Decorating ZnO with metals such as Ag, Au, Pd, Pt, and Al [27][28] can provide surface plasmonic effects that assist the electron transfer process in materials and extend the light absorption range of a photodetector [29][30]. However
Nanoarchitectonics of photothermal materials to enhance the sensitivity of lateral flow assays
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 988–1003, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.82
- additional peroxidase substrates in LFAs increased the detection limit from the nanogram to the picogram level [16][17]. Various tracer elements have been developed to increase the sensitivity of an assay, including noble metal nanomaterials, metal oxides, plasmonic nanostructures, carbon-based materials
- change [20][21]. Generally, photothermal nanomaterials are being used in cancer therapy, removal of bacterial biofilms, and sensing applications [22][23][24]. Photothermal nanomaterials produce heat in response to the irradiation of photons at a particular wavelength [23]. Similarly, when plasmonic
- properties, that is, plasmonic materials (e.g., Au, Ag, and Pt), semiconductor materials (e.g., transition metal oxides, transition metal chalcogenides, and transition metal dichalcogenides), carbon-based nanomaterials (such as graphene oxide and carbon nanotubes), and polymer nanomaterials [33][34] (Figure
Silver-based SERS substrates fabricated using a 3D printed microfluidic device
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 793–803, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.65
- particles. The electric field is enhanced, and the Raman enhancement factor (EF) can reach 106 [6]. The induced amplification of the local field by plasmonic coupling occurs in nanometer-scale regions around the metal particles, the so-called electromagnetic “hot spots”. The chemical mechanism suggests the
Silver nanoparticles loaded on lactose/alginate: in situ synthesis, catalytic degradation, and pH-dependent antibacterial activity
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 781–792, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.64
- methods for their treatment [44][45]. In recent years, catalytic degradation using oxidizing and reducing agents such as H2O2 and NaBH4 has been frequently reported [46][47][48]. Plasmonic nanoscale metal particles have demonstrated enhanced catalytic performance in conjunction with NaBH4. The surface of
Investigations on the optical forces from three mainstream optical resonances in all-dielectric nanostructure arrays
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 674–682, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.53
- move to a region of high field strength to reduce its energy [3]. Unfortunately, due to the diffraction limit, light cannot be focused onto the subwavelength volume; so it is very difficult for optical tweezers to capture nanoscale objects. Recently, plasmonic nanotweezers have proved their capability
- to effectively capture subwavelength nanoparticles by overcoming the diffraction limit [4], which has aroused broad research interest. However, due to the high loss of metals, the Joule heating effect caused by the absorption of light leads to increasing temperatures of plasmonic nanotweezers, and
- continuum (BIC)) which are current in focus nanophotonics research topics, all-dielectric nanostructures have proved themselves to be a good platform for light–matter interactions and an advantageous alternative to their plasmonic counterparts. A TD resonance is produced by the flow of electric currents on
Metal-organic framework-based nanomaterials as opto-electrochemical sensors for the detection of antibiotics and hormones: A review
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 631–673, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.52
- surface chemistry, enabling nanosensors to achieve extremely low detection limits. Numerous nanomaterials shown in Figure 3 have different functionalities, including high conductivity, good catalytic activity, and optical and plasmonic properties, making them attractive candidates for opto-electrochemical
SERS performance of GaN/Ag substrates fabricated by Ag coating of GaN platforms
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 552–564, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.46
- plasmonic metals or their alloys [23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32]. The chemical and electrochemical etching of GaN heteroepitaxial layers leads to various nanostructures formed on line defects (dislocations), such as straight nanopillars, bunches of nanopillars, and pits [31][32]. The nanostructured
- physical vapor deposition (PVD) methods have been tested to replace MS in coating GaN platforms with plasmonic metals. Pulsed laser deposition (PLD) is an interesting and still not fully explored alternative for the fabrication of SERS substrates [37][38]. Hence, our studies reported herein aimed to
- the MS method. The thickness of Ag layers deposited on GaN platforms by MS was determined by the deposition time (Table 1). In the standard procedure developed in previous studies [28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36], a plasmonic metal layer is deposited for 280 s, forming a Ag layer with
Conjugated photothermal materials and structure design for solar steam generation
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 454–466, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.36
- nonradiative relaxation of excited electrons to the ground state. Depending on the interaction mechanism, photothermal phenomena are classified into three categories, namely plasmonic local heating of metals, nonradiative relaxation of semiconductors, and thermal vibration relaxation of conjugated molecules
Plasmonic nanotechnology for photothermal applications – an evaluation
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 380–419, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.33
- A. R. Indhu L. Keerthana Gnanaprakash Dharmalingam Plasmonic Nanomaterials Laboratory, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore-641004, India 10.3762/bjnano.14.33 Abstract The application of plasmonic nanoparticles is motivated by the phenomenon of surface plasmon resonance. Owing to the
- absorbed light to heat by these particles, has led to thriving research regarding the utilization of plasmonic nanoparticles for a myriad of applications. The design of conventional nanomaterials for PT conversion has focussed predominantly on the manipulation of photon absorption through bandgap
- engineering, doping, incorporation, and modification of suitable matrix materials. Plasmonic nanomaterials offer an alternative and attractive approach in this regard, through the flexibility in the excitation of surface plasmons. Specific advantages are the considerable improved bandwidth of the absorption
New trends in nanobiotechnology
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 377–379, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.32
- agent for nanomaterials synthesis. The review is concluded providing an outlook of these two components (i.e., deep eutectic solvents and carrageenan) as alternatives for the formation of plasmonic metal nanoparticles. The importance of applying these tools to improve the physicochemical properties and
Quasi-guided modes resulting from the band folding effect in a photonic crystal slab for enhanced interactions of matters with free-space radiations
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 322–328, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.27
- lead to an in-plane wave number-dependent resonance characteristic in both directions. Our numerical results demonstrate a local enhancement of the electric field magnitude by the order of 102, which is even more significant than those in most plasmonic structures. These quasi-guided modes with
- . Plasmonic nanoantennas [3], although with relatively low Q-factors resulting from material dissipation, still provide a large level of field enhancement due to the deep-subwavelength level of mode confinement. As new alternatives to plasmonic nanostructures, all-dielectric nanostructures supporting Mie
- larger than that of most plasmonic nanoantennas, suggesting the great potential of these QGMs for enhanced light–matter interactions. We use GMs supported by a regular PCS structure composed of a square lattice of air holes perforating a thin silicon (refractive index: 3.45) film on a silica (refractive
Bismuth-based nanostructured photocatalysts for the remediation of antibiotics and organic dyes
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 291–321, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.26
- promising green and sustainable wastewater treatment method for a cleaner environment. Due to their narrow bandgaps, distinctive layered structures, plasmonic, piezoelectric and ferroelectric properties, and desirable physicochemical features, bismuth-based nanostructure photocatalysts have emerged as one
- charges and, hence, increase photocatalytic activity, metallic bismuth can function as a direct plasmonic photocatalyst (similar to Au and Ag) or a co-catalyst [77]. Also, the unique layered crystal structure of Aurivillius-type bismuth oxide-based semiconductors allows for the induction of an internal
- plasmonic and photocatalytic properties. The typical and most recently applied bismuth-based nanostructure photocatalysts are depicted in Figure 2. Structural, optoelectronic, and magnetic properties Bismuth's peculiar optical, electronic, and more recently discovered photocatalytic and plasmonic properties
Concentration-dependent photothermal conversion efficiency of gold nanoparticles under near-infrared laser and broadband irradiation
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 205–217, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.20
- –11% increase in efficiency. Under NIR laser irradiation, the photothermal conversion efficiency increases with an increase in optical power. The findings will facilitate the selection of nanoparticle concentrations, irradiation source, and irradiation power for a variety of plasmonic photothermal
- applications. Keywords: broadband irradiation; gold nanoparticles; laser; near-infrared; photothermal conversion efficiency; plasmonics; Introduction Plasmonic photothermal properties of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) are useful for a variety of applications including those in biomedicine, such as drug delivery
- , therapeutics, and diagnostics [1][2][3][4][5]. The interaction of free electrons of gold nanoparticles with electromagnetic fields leads to oscillations of the electrons at plasmonic resonance frequencies. Nonradioactive decay of these oscillations causes the conversion of electromagnetic energy into heat [6
Characterisation of a micrometer-scale active plasmonic element by means of complementary computational and experimental methods
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 110–122, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.12
- Ciaran Barron Giulia Di Fazio Samuel Kenny Silas O'Toole Robin O'Reilly Dominic Zerulla School of Physics, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland 10.3762/bjnano.14.12 Abstract In this article, we investigate an active plasmonic element which will act as the key building block for
- controlling electromagnetic fields at the nanoscale through external manipulation of the materials’ properties. Here, we present the characterisation of a recently developed active plasmonic element [5] through two complementary experimental methods. Active plasmonic elements have applications in future
- detection methods [19][20], as their formation is highly dependent on refractive index changes, and sub-wavelength optics [21]. Our active plasmonic element also provides the potential for an even more sensitive technique. Active plasmonics has further advantages due to the tunable nature of the physics
Combining physical vapor deposition structuration with dealloying for the creation of a highly efficient SERS platform
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 83–94, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.10
- Nanostructured noble metal thin films are highly studied for their interesting plasmonic properties. The latter can be effectively used for the detection of small and highly diluted molecules by the surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) effect. Regardless of impressive detection limits achieved, synthesis
Gap-directed chemical lift-off lithographic nanoarchitectonics for arbitrary sub-micrometer patterning
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 34–44, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.4
- with sharp edges originating from mathematical geometry designs, the results of this study are expected to have deep implications in the facile fabrication of plasmonic structures, waveguides, and diverse nanostructures. Experimental Materials and chemicals 11-Mercaptoundecanol (MCU), triethylene
- to other substrates for useful applications such as plasmonic signal enhancement, waveguides, and nanopores with specialized designs. This method is a large improvement over conventional soft lithographic techniques as the employment of minute gaps in collapsing stamps allow even finer patterns to be
Supramolecular assembly of pentamidine and polymeric cyclodextrin bimetallic core–shell nanoarchitectures
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1361–1369, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.112
- classifying them in plasmonic NPs (size > 5 nm) and nanoclusters (size < 5 nm). When dimensions exceed 5 nm, NPs exhibit a unique optical phenomenon called localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) which represents the collective oscillation of conduction band electrons after interaction between NPs and an
- electromagnetic field [4]. However, for <5 nm sized NPs, the LSPR phenomenon disappears, and they exhibit a tunable intrinsic photoluminescence with high Stokes shift and excellent photostability [5]. Plasmonic NPs can be produced in monometallic (MNPs) or bimetallic (BMNPs) forms and, in the latter, the internal
- inclusion of the drug into CD cavities. Although we observed a red shift of the plasmonic band in UV–vis spectra (Figure 4B), the grafting of Pent to the silver surface was excluded by Raman analyses (Supporting Information File 1, Figure S1). Overall, these data suggested privileged interactions of Pent
Recent trends in Bi-based nanomaterials: challenges, fabrication, enhancement techniques, and environmental applications
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1316–1336, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.109
- plasmonic photocatalyst. Nanospheres, nanorods, and nanosheets can be synthesized using various techniques. Hydrothermal calcination, template synthesis, precipitation, reverse micro-emulsion, sonochemical procedures, and microwave methods are typical techniques for fabricating Bi-based nanostructures [77
- semiconductor surface. SPRs can potentially boost quantum yield by broadening the spectral response range of semiconductors. Fe, Au, Co, Ag, Ni, Bi, Al, and other metallic elements are often deposited and doped. For example, a nanostructure composite based on plasmonic Ag metal nanoclusters and monoclinic BiVO4
Effects of focused electron beam irradiation parameters on direct nanostructure formation on Ag surfaces
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1004–1010, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.87
- surfaces undergoing irradiation by a focused electron beam. Keywords: atomic force microscopy; electron beam; lithography; nanostructure; silver; sputtering; surface; Introduction Metallic nanostructures have various uses, including in nano-electro-mechanical systems [1], plasmonic biosensors [2], and
- nanophotonics [3]. They can also serve as catalysts for controlled chemical vapour deposition [4]. While gold is the most widely used material for fabrication of plasmonic nanostructures, silver can offer a less expensive alternative [5][6][7]. Electron beam (EB) lithography is a popular method for the
Direct measurement of surface photovoltage by AC bias Kelvin probe force microscopy
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 712–720, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.63
- features as band bending [3][4], the lifetimes of excited carriers [5][6][7], the minority carrier diffusion length [8][9], and the plasmonic effect [10][11][12]. The local SPV is usually measured by Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) [13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21], which is based on atomic force
Detection and imaging of Hg(II) in vivo using glutathione-functionalized gold nanoparticles
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 549–559, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.46
- , caused by a change in the local dielectric environment and the plasmonic absorption bands of GSH and GSH-Rh6G2-modified GNPs [43][44]. The maximum fluorescence absorption peak of GNPs-GSH-Rh6G2 is at 536 nm, whereas the emission peak is at 560 nm (Figure 1d). The excitation of GNPs-GSH-Rh6G2 was examined
Zinc oxide nanostructures for fluorescence and Raman signal enhancement: a review
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 472–490, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.40
- fluorescence (SEF), these techniques have shown huge potential for applications in biomedicine, biotechnology, and optical sensors. Both methods rely on the high electromagnetic fields created at locations on the surface of plasmonic metal nanoparticles, depending on the geometry of the nanoparticles, their
- Previous simulations have shown that the Ag NPs exhibit the greatest plasmonic activity in the excitation wavelength range of 400–520 nm and the greatest absorption and electric field energy enhancement at the size of 50–60 nm, while for AuNPs these ranges are 525–580 and 90–100 nm (and potentially bigger
- ), respectively [63]. For pure spherical Zn NPs, on average 28 ± 5 nm in diameter, obtained by vacuum magnetron sputtering on molten quartz, the plasmonic resonance is located around 240 and 290 nm, while for ZnO NPs, the maximum is around 360 nm [64]. In addition, ZnO nanosubstrates serve as carriers of Ag or Au
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