Controlled Nanomaterials for Plasmonics & Nanocatalysis
We are headed to developing nanomaterials capable of overcoming current challenges in nanocatalysis and plasmonic catalysis. We target facile solution-phase approaches to metal based nanostructures containing Ag, Au, Pd and/or Pt displaying well-defined and controllable sizes, shape, structure (solid vs. hollow) and composition/surface distribution. As the properties of a nanostructure are related to these parameters, their control offer an unique opportunity to maximize/optimize performance in terms of activity (substrate conversion) and selectivity.
