Insights into plasmon-assisted chemical reactions: From fabrication to characterization

The integration of surface plasmons with catalysis has opened a new frontier in the field of chemical energy conversion, offering unprecedented opportunities for enhancing reaction activity and selectivity. This review delves into the optical properties of plasmonic materials, the intricate mechanis...

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Main Authors: Juan Xu, Xinwei Huang, Jing Peng, Shunxing Li, Jian-Feng Li
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Published: KeAi Communications Co. Ltd. 2025-03-01
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description The integration of surface plasmons with catalysis has opened a new frontier in the field of chemical energy conversion, offering unprecedented opportunities for enhancing reaction activity and selectivity. This review delves into the optical properties of plasmonic materials, the intricate mechanisms of plasmon-assisted chemical reactions (PACRs), and the fabrication of plasmonic catalysts, highlighting the significance of the structure–performance relationship. The mechanisms of PACRs are summarized to understand their synergistic contributions to reactions. The review further examines modern experimental strategies for characterizing surface plasmon resonance properties, including scanning probe microscope, in situ spectroscopy, and ultrafast laser pump-probe techniques, which provide real-time, dynamic insights into molecular interactions and structural changes with high spatial and temporal resolution. We conclude by outlining the challenges and future prospects for PACRs, emphasizing the need for innovative strategies to fully exploit the potential of PACRs for sustainable energy conversion and environmental remediation.
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spelling doaj-art-84f8f8cd1c84410387cd7e67655607f32025-08-20T02:00:45ZengKeAi Communications Co. Ltd.eScience2667-14172025-03-015210031210.1016/j.esci.2024.100312Insights into plasmon-assisted chemical reactions: From fabrication to characterizationJuan Xu0Xinwei Huang1Jing Peng2Shunxing Li3Jian-Feng Li4College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China; State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, iChEM, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Energy, College of Materials, College of Physical Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, ChinaCollege of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, ChinaCollege of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, ChinaCollege of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China; Corresponding authors.College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China; State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, iChEM, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Energy, College of Materials, College of Physical Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; Corresponding authors.The integration of surface plasmons with catalysis has opened a new frontier in the field of chemical energy conversion, offering unprecedented opportunities for enhancing reaction activity and selectivity. This review delves into the optical properties of plasmonic materials, the intricate mechanisms of plasmon-assisted chemical reactions (PACRs), and the fabrication of plasmonic catalysts, highlighting the significance of the structure–performance relationship. The mechanisms of PACRs are summarized to understand their synergistic contributions to reactions. The review further examines modern experimental strategies for characterizing surface plasmon resonance properties, including scanning probe microscope, in situ spectroscopy, and ultrafast laser pump-probe techniques, which provide real-time, dynamic insights into molecular interactions and structural changes with high spatial and temporal resolution. We conclude by outlining the challenges and future prospects for PACRs, emphasizing the need for innovative strategies to fully exploit the potential of PACRs for sustainable energy conversion and environmental remediation.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667141724001058Plasmon-assisted chemical reactionsNear-field enhancementHot-carrier transferPhotothermal effectNano-fabricationIn situ characterization
spellingShingle Juan Xu
Xinwei Huang
Jing Peng
Shunxing Li
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Insights into plasmon-assisted chemical reactions: From fabrication to characterization
eScience
Plasmon-assisted chemical reactions
Near-field enhancement
Hot-carrier transfer
Photothermal effect
Nano-fabrication
In situ characterization
title Insights into plasmon-assisted chemical reactions: From fabrication to characterization
title_full Insights into plasmon-assisted chemical reactions: From fabrication to characterization
title_fullStr Insights into plasmon-assisted chemical reactions: From fabrication to characterization
title_full_unstemmed Insights into plasmon-assisted chemical reactions: From fabrication to characterization
title_short Insights into plasmon-assisted chemical reactions: From fabrication to characterization
title_sort insights into plasmon assisted chemical reactions from fabrication to characterization
topic Plasmon-assisted chemical reactions
Near-field enhancement
Hot-carrier transfer
Photothermal effect
Nano-fabrication
In situ characterization
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667141724001058
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