A versatile spectroelectrochemical measurement method of surface-enhanced Raman scattering spectroscopy is developed,and its capability is assessed in an actual electrochemical system.The spectroelectrochemical cell c...A versatile spectroelectrochemical measurement method of surface-enhanced Raman scattering spectroscopy is developed,and its capability is assessed in an actual electrochemical system.The spectroelectrochemical cell consists of a plasmonic sensor with metal nanoparticles and a wire-type working electrode.The advantages of this method over conventional surface-enhanced Raman scattering methods are as follows:1)surface-enhanced Raman scattering for electrode materials that show little plasmon resonance;and 2)measurement without undesirable influences on the physical and chemical states of the electrode surface and transport phenomena of reaction species.During the measurement,the sensor contacts the working electrode wire at a single point,allowing the surface-enhanced Raman scattering signal to be obtained from the interfacial area of the working electrode surface without significantly disturbing the mass transfer of the reaction species.As plasmon-active metal nanoparticles are modified on the sensor surface in advance,destructive and complicated pretreatment processes on the working electrode are not required.The method is applied to the in situ analysis of electrolyte decomposition reactions in a Li metal battery to reveal the potential of each decomposition product of an organic solvent containing Li.The obtained surface-enhanced Raman scattering spectrum corresponding to the voltammogram reveals the pathway for obtaining decomposition products,such as Li_(2)CO_(3).In particular,Li_(2)O_(2)was clearly detected with our setup.It is also revealed from the setup that the Ni electrode surface,in contrast to the Cu,does not hold a stable Li-containing composite layer.Such in situ chemical information will contribute to the effective interfacial design of high-performance batteries.展开更多
The limited redox capability of photocatalysts often leads to harmful NO_(2) byproduct formation during photocatalytic NO oxidation.Herein,Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12) nanosheets modified with plasmonic metallic bismuth and abu...The limited redox capability of photocatalysts often leads to harmful NO_(2) byproduct formation during photocatalytic NO oxidation.Herein,Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12) nanosheets modified with plasmonic metallic bismuth and abundant oxygen vacancies were synthesized via an in-situ reduction method.The optimized catalyst(BTOR2,with a molar ratio of 40%NaBH_(4) to Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12))achieved a maximum NO removal efficiency of 62.3%,significantly higher than pristine Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12)(40.5%) while minimizing NO_(2) production.The results reveal that the synergistic effects of Bi’s plasmonic resonance and oxygen vacancies enhanced visible light absorption and charge separation.The density functional theory(DFT)analysis showed electrons can transfer from Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12)to Bi,promoting O_(2)activation to·O_(2)^(-)radicals.In-situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy(DRIFTS)confirmed that light-induced H2O adsorption was strengthened,improving·OH radical generation.These radicals promoted the selective conversion of activated NO^(-) to NO_(3)^(-),rather than NO_(2).This work provides valuable insights for advancing research into efficient photocatalysts for air pollution control.展开更多
Tunable plasmonic structures provide the possibility to actively modify the radiation from atoms through electromagnetic coupling.In this paper,we investigate the decay and radiation behavior of an atom near a dielect...Tunable plasmonic structures provide the possibility to actively modify the radiation from atoms through electromagnetic coupling.In this paper,we investigate the decay and radiation behavior of an atom near a dielectric nanosphere with conductive surface within the framework of macroscopic quantum electrodynamics.The electromagnetic fields including the losses in the materials can be taken as fundamental excitations which interact with the atom through a transition dipole.Both weak and strong coupling regimes have been investigated.The decay rate and the angle-dependent light intensities indeed strongly depend on the parameters of the system,i.e.,the position and orientation of the dipole,the geometric size,and the surface conductivity,providing the opportunity of artificial control over these quantities.Generalizing the formalism in this paper to other systems,like metamaterials,is straightforward,which we believe may pave a way for future active quantum nanophotonic devices.展开更多
Plasmonic nanolasers are transitioning from empirical optimization to a new paradigm driven by physical mechanisms.Owing to the lack of guidance from internal mechanisms,this transformation process remains highly chal...Plasmonic nanolasers are transitioning from empirical optimization to a new paradigm driven by physical mechanisms.Owing to the lack of guidance from internal mechanisms,this transformation process remains highly challenging.Therefore,elucidating the governing nanoscale light–matter interactions has become essential for unlocking their full performance potential.In this paper,we establish a framework that connects the strength of exciton–plasmon interactions with plasmonic nanolaser performance.The evolution of the laser spectrum under increasing pumping fluence,reflected by variations in intensity,spectral peak position,and full width at half maximum,provides clear evidence of exciton–plasmon interactions.These interactions are further verified by changes in the emission lifetime with incident fluence,and it is found that the lifetime variation correlates with the change in spectral full width at half maximum.Furthermore,we calculate and analyze various loss mechanisms in plasmonic nanolasers,revealing how the strength of exciton–plasmon interactions actively modulates optical loss channels and fundamentally controls the lasing threshold.Understanding exciton–plasmon interaction dynamics is not merely a theoretical pursuit but a critical step toward realizing truly practical and scalable nanophotonic devices.展开更多
Chiroptical responses of chiral plasmonic nanoparticles are influenced by their morphology, yet the impact of supporting substrates is significant but not fully understood. In this study, we numerically investigate th...Chiroptical responses of chiral plasmonic nanoparticles are influenced by their morphology, yet the impact of supporting substrates is significant but not fully understood. In this study, we numerically investigate the effect of high-refractive-index dielectric substrates on the chiroptical response of individual chiral plasmonic nanoparticles. Using Au helicoid as an example, we observe that as the refractive index of the supporting substrate increases, there is a remarkable enhancement in the dissymmetry factor(g-factor), along with an abnormal peak separation between the absorption and scattering g-factor spectra, which is different from typical observations. This unique chiroptical evolution is attributed to the strong plasmon hybridization under circularly polarized in-plane excitation. To validate the universality of these findings, we vary the size and material of the helicoid, confirming the consistent occurrence of this phenomenon. Our findings provide valuable insights into the substrate effect of chiral plasmonic nanoparticles to facilitate their applications in on-chip devices and sensing technologies.展开更多
Meta-devices have significantly revitalized the study of nonlinear optical phenomena.At the nanoscale,the detrimental effects of phase mismatching between fundamental and harmonic waves can be substantially reduced.Th...Meta-devices have significantly revitalized the study of nonlinear optical phenomena.At the nanoscale,the detrimental effects of phase mismatching between fundamental and harmonic waves can be substantially reduced.This review analyzes the theoretical frameworks of how plasmonic and dielectric materials induce nonlinear optical properties.Plasmonic and dielectric nonlinear meta-devices that can excite strong resonant modes for efficiency enhancement are explored.We outline different strategies designed to shape the radiation pattern in order to increase the collection capability of nonlinear signals emitted from meta-devices.In addition,we discuss how nonlinear phase manipulation in meta-devices can integrate the benefits of efficiency enhancement and radiation shaping,not only boosting the energy density of the nonlinear signal but also facilitating a wide range of applications.Finally,potential research directions within this field are discussed.展开更多
Vortex beams carrying orbital angular momentum(OAM)are of great significance for high-capacity communication and super-resolution imaging.However,there is a huge gap between the free-space vortices(FVs)and plasmonic v...Vortex beams carrying orbital angular momentum(OAM)are of great significance for high-capacity communication and super-resolution imaging.However,there is a huge gap between the free-space vortices(FVs)and plasmonic vortices(PVs)on chips,and active manipulation as well as multiplexing in more channels have become a pressing demand.In this work,we demonstrate a terahertz(THz)cascaded metadevice composed of a helical plasmonic metasurface,a liquid crystal(LC)layer,and a helical dielectric metasurface.By spin-orbital angular momentum coupling and photon state superposition,PVs and FVs are generated with mode purity of over 85%on average.Due to the inversion asymmetric design of the helical metasurfaces,the parity symmetry breaking of OAM is realized(the topological charge numbers no longer occur in positive and negative pairs,but all are positive),generating 6 independent channels associated with the decoupled spin states and the near-/far-field positions.Moreover,by the LC integration,dynamic mode switching and energy distribution can be realized,finally obtaining up to 12 modes with a modulation ratio of above 70%.This active tuning and multi-channel multiplexing metadevice establishes a bridge connection between the PVs and FVs,exhibiting promising applications in THz communication,intelligent perception,and information processing.展开更多
Structural engineering enhances plasmonic stability and amplifies localized electric fields,yet the limited intrinsic activity of plasmonic materials necessitates integrating catalytic active sites.Herein,we design a ...Structural engineering enhances plasmonic stability and amplifies localized electric fields,yet the limited intrinsic activity of plasmonic materials necessitates integrating catalytic active sites.Herein,we design a yolk@shell nanoreactor featuring dual-plasmonic Au@CuS core-shell structures encapsulated by sulfur vacancy-rich ZnIn2S4(Sv-ZIS).The electromagnetic“hotspots”from Au and CuS near-field coupling concentrate incident light to boost hot-carrier generation and migration while sulfur vacancies in Sv-ZIS promote hydrogen evolution.This dual mechanism synergistically achieves 86.3 mmol g^(-1)h-1of H2production(65.6%quantum efficiency at 420 nm),maintaining 48.3 mmol g^(-1)h-1at 6℃.Density functional theory(DFT)simulations demonstrate that sulfur vacancies not only reduce the H*adsorption energy barrier from 0.87 to 0.11 eV but also amplify the interfacial electric field strength by 9%.Vacancy-redirected fields favor proton reduction pathways,accelerating charge transfer kinetics.Comparative studies confirm the universal superiority of dual-plasmonic architecture,while Sv-ZIS shells exhibit optimized activity through defect-mediated electronic interactions.This work provides a blueprint for bridging plasmonic field enhancement and defect engineering in multi-component photocatalysts.展开更多
Plasmonic colors are attracting attention for their subwavelength small size,vibrant hues,and environmental sustainability beyond traditional pigments while suffering from angular and/or polarization dependency due to...Plasmonic colors are attracting attention for their subwavelength small size,vibrant hues,and environmental sustainability beyond traditional pigments while suffering from angular and/or polarization dependency due to distinct excitations of lattice resonances and/or surface plasmon polaritons(SPPs).Here,we demonstrate the sodium metasurface-based plasmonic color palettes with polarization-independent wide-view angle(approximately>〓〓60 deg in experiment and up to〓〓90 deg in theory)and single-particlelevel pixel size(down to∼60 nm)that integrate both pigment-like and structure coloring advantages,fabricated by the templated nanorod-pixelated solidification of wetted liquid metals.Such intriguing performances are mainly attributed to the particle plasmon dominant spectral response by steering the filling profile and thus the interplay between localized surface plasmons and SPPs.Combining low material cost,potentially scalable manufacturing process,and pronounced optical performance,the proposed sodium-based metasurfaces will provide a promising route for advanced color information technology.展开更多
Confronting the escalating global challenge of counterfeit products,developing advanced anticounterfeiting materials and structures with physical unclonable functions(PUFs)has become imperative.All-optical PUFs,distin...Confronting the escalating global challenge of counterfeit products,developing advanced anticounterfeiting materials and structures with physical unclonable functions(PUFs)has become imperative.All-optical PUFs,distinguished by their high output complexity and expansive response space,offer a promising alternative to conventional electronic counterparts.For practical authentications,the expansion of optical PUF keys usually involves intricate spatial or spectral shaping of excitation light using bulky external apparatus,which largely hinders the applications of optical PUFs.Here,we report a plasmonic PUF system based on heterogeneous nanostructures.The template-assisted shadow deposition technique was employed to adjust the morphological diversity of densely packed metal nanoparticles in individual PUFs.Transmission images were processed via a hash algorithm,and the generated PUF keys with a scalable capacity from 2875 to 243401 exhibit excellent uniqueness,randomness,and reproducibility.Furthermore,the wavelength and the polarization state of the excitation light are harnessed as two distinct expanding strategies,offering the potential for multiscenario applications via a single PUF.Overall,our reported plasmonic PUFs operated with the multidimensional expanding strategy are envisaged to serve as easy-to-integrate,easy-to-use systems and promise efficacy across a broad spectrum of applications,from anticounterfeiting to data encryption and authentication.展开更多
There is limited amount of research on surface plasmon resonance(SPR)sensors with self-referencing capabilities which are based on dielectric gratings.In the short-wavelength range,a metal grating sensor is capable of...There is limited amount of research on surface plasmon resonance(SPR)sensors with self-referencing capabilities which are based on dielectric gratings.In the short-wavelength range,a metal grating sensor is capable of simultaneously measuring liquid refractive index under proposed temperature.A fabricated gold grating is placed on one side of a thin gold film for refractive index measurement,while the other with polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)is deposited on the other side for temperature measurement.We use finite element analysis to research its sensing characteristics.Due to the high refractive index sensitivity of SPR sensors and thermo-optic coefficient of PDMS,we discovered the maximum spectral sensitivity of the sensor is 564 nm/RIU and-50 pm/℃when the liquid refractive index ranges from 1.30 to 1.40 with temperature ranging from 0℃ to 100℃.Numerical results indicate that there may not be mutual interference between two channels for measuring refractive index and temperature,which reduces the complexity of sensor measurements.展开更多
The construction of a well-defined and efficient Z-scheme heterostructure with enhanced photogenerated charge carriers and their rapid transfer is vital for realizing efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production,to ac...The construction of a well-defined and efficient Z-scheme heterostructure with enhanced photogenerated charge carriers and their rapid transfer is vital for realizing efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production,to achieve carbon neutrality.Herein,we study the H_(2)evolution reaction by rationally constructing a hybrid Au-anchored UiO-66-NH_(2)with localized surface plasmon resonance(LSPR)properties,embedded with ZnIn_(2)S_(4)/MoS_(2)nanosheets.Interestingly,the synergistic effect of excellent heterojunction,tunes additional catalytic active sites,provides effective separation of photogenerated charges at the junction interface and establishes a dedicated microenvironment for the boosted electron transfer.Notably,the optimized hybrid photocatalyst(Au6@U6N)15/ZIS/MS5 exhibits highly efficient H_(2)generation of 58.2 mmol g^(-1)h^(-1),which is almost 16 and 1.5 folds of the pristine ZIS and MS/U6N/ZIS,correspondingly.It has an apparent quantum efficiency of 19.6%at a wavelength of 420 nm,surpassing several reported MOF-based ZnIn_(2)S_(4)photocatalytic H_(2)evolution activities.Significantly,this research provides insights into the design of interface-engineered plasmonic MOF with layered encapsulated heterostructures that elucidate the role of plasmonic LSPR effect and efficiently regulate the charge transfer with enhanced microchannels,hence boosting the visible-light-driven photocatalytic activity for realizing efficient green energy conversion.展开更多
A triple-band miniaturized end-fire antenna based on the odd modes of spoof surface plasmonic polariton(SSPP)waveguide resonator is proposed in this paper.To meet the ever increasing demand for more communication chan...A triple-band miniaturized end-fire antenna based on the odd modes of spoof surface plasmonic polariton(SSPP)waveguide resonator is proposed in this paper.To meet the ever increasing demand for more communication channels and less antenna sizes,multi-band antennas are currently under intensive investigation.By a novel feeding method,three odd modes are excited on an SSPP waveguide resonator,which performs as an end-fire antenna operating at three bands,7.15-7.26 GHz,11.6-12.2 GHz and 13.5-13.64 GHz.It exhibits reasonably high and stable maximum gains of 5.26 dBi,7.97 dBi and 10.1 dBi and maximum efficiencies of 64%,92%and 98%at the three bands,respectively.Moreover,in the second band,the main beam angle shows a frequency dependence with a total scanning angle of 19°.The miniaturized triple-band antenna has a great potential in wireless communication systems,satellite communication and radar systems.展开更多
Hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite photodetectors have gained significant attention due to their superior potential for optoelectronic applications,offering various advantages such as low-cost processing,high charge ...Hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite photodetectors have gained significant attention due to their superior potential for optoelectronic applications,offering various advantages such as low-cost processing,high charge carrier mobility,and lightweight properties.However,these perovskite photodetectors exhibit relatively low absorption in the near-infrared(NIR)range,which limits their potential applications.Here,to address this challenge,the integration of gold nanorods(Au NRs)utilizing localized surface plasmon resonance(LSPR)effects in the NIR range has been developed,leading to enhanced light absorption in the active region and higher photocurrent generation.Additionally,∼7.9 nm of thin polyethyleneimine ethoxylated(PEIE)interlayers were incorporated into the Au NR photodetectors,suppressing dark current by blocking charge injection.As a result,the synergistic effect of the Au NR/PEIE hybrid layer has led to a high-performance photodetector with a responsivity of 0.360 A/W and a detectivity of 1.81×10^(10) Jones,demonstrating a noticeable enhancement compared to the control device.Finite-difference time-domain(FDTD)simulations,morphological characterizations,and photoluminescence studies further support the mechanism for enhancing the performance of the device.We believe that our plasmon-enhanced protocol holds strong potential as a promising platform for perovskite optoelectronic devices.展开更多
High-resolution spectroscopy unveils the fundamental physics of quantum states,molecular dynamics,and energy transfers.Ideally,a higher spectral resolution over a broader bandwidth is the prerequisite,but traditional ...High-resolution spectroscopy unveils the fundamental physics of quantum states,molecular dynamics,and energy transfers.Ideally,a higher spectral resolution over a broader bandwidth is the prerequisite,but traditional spectroscopic techniques can only partially fulfill this requirement even with a bulky system.Here we report that a multi-frequency acousto-optic phase modulation at a chip-scale of soft polydimethylsiloxane can readily support a 200-times higher 0.5-MHz spectral resolution for the frequency-comb-based spectroscopy,while co-located plasmonic nanostructures mediate the strong light-matter interaction.These results suggest the potential of polydimethylsiloxane acousto-optic phase modulation for cost-effective,compact,multifunctional chip-scale tools in diverse applications such as quantum spectroscopy,high-finesse cavity analysis,and surface plasmonic spectroscopy.展开更多
The electromagnetic field coupling between two kinds of noble metal nanoparticles endows high surfaceenhanced Raman scattering(SERS) activity but is accompanied by uneven hot spots.Using two-dimensional semiconductors...The electromagnetic field coupling between two kinds of noble metal nanoparticles endows high surfaceenhanced Raman scattering(SERS) activity but is accompanied by uneven hot spots.Using two-dimensional semiconductors with localized surface plasmon resonance(LSPR) effects instead of one of the noble metal components can effectively improve uniformity.Hence,the Ag nanoparticles(Ag NPs) loaded MoO_(3-x) nanoflowers(Ag/MoO_(3-x)) were engineered to exploit dual-plasmonic coupling and realize the trace detection of aldehyde volatile organic compounds(VOCs) gas.The finite-difference time-domain(FDTD) simulation results proved that there is an obvious electromagnetic field coupling effect between Ag NPs and MoO_(3-x) semiconductors,which can amplify the molecular dipole moment significantly.The chemical enhancement mechanism in the Ag/MoO_(3-x) substrate was clarified by band structure analysis,in which the free electrons accumulated at the bottom of the conduction band of the MoO_(3-x) semiconductor can promote the charge transfer process between Ag/MoO_(3-x) and the 4-aminothiophenol(4-ATP) molecule.Moreover,the electron delocalization of 4-ATP molecule was enhanced after being absorbed on Ag/MoO_(3-x) nanoflowers,facilitating the charge transfer between 4-ATP and Ag/MoO_(3-x) substrate effectively.Importantly,using the 4-ATP molecule as a probe,the trace detection of a variety of aldehyde VOCs gas was realized by Ag/MoO_(3-x).substrate with a low limit of detection(LOD) of 10 ppb.This work provided a new idea for the design of noble metal-plasmonic semiconductor heterostructure substrates.展开更多
Periodic metal nanoarrays serving as cavities can support directional-tunable amplified spontaneous emission that goes beyond the diffraction limit due to the hybrid states of surface plasmons and Bloch surface waves....Periodic metal nanoarrays serving as cavities can support directional-tunable amplified spontaneous emission that goes beyond the diffraction limit due to the hybrid states of surface plasmons and Bloch surface waves.Most of these modes'interactions remain within the weak coupling regime,yet strong coupling is also anticipated to occur.In this work,we present an intriguing case of amplified spontaneous emission(ASE),amplified by the splitting upper polariton mode within a strong coupling system,stemming from a square lattice of plasmonic cone lattices(PCLs).The PCLs are fabricated using an anodized aluminum oxide membrane(AAO),which facilitates strong coupling between surface plasmons and Bloch surface wave modes,with the maximum Rabi splitting observed at 0.258 eV for the sample with an aspect ratio of 0.33.A 13.5-fold increase in amplified spontaneous emission is recorded when the emission from Nile Red coincides with this flat energy branch of upper polariton,which exhibits a high photon density of states.Reduced group velocity can prolong photon lifetime and boost the probability of light-matter interaction.The observed ASE phenomenon in this strong coupling plasmonic system widens the scope for applications in nanolasing and polariton lasing.展开更多
Tamm plasmon polaritons(TPPs)are localized photonic states at the interface between a metal layer and one-dimensional(1D)photonic crystal substrate.Unlike surface plasmon polaritons(SPPs),TPPs can be excited by both t...Tamm plasmon polaritons(TPPs)are localized photonic states at the interface between a metal layer and one-dimensional(1D)photonic crystal substrate.Unlike surface plasmon polaritons(SPPs),TPPs can be excited by both transverse magnetic and electric waves without requiring additional coupling optics.TPPs offer robust color filtering,making them ideal for applications such as complementary metal oxide semiconductor(CMOS)image detectors.However,obtaining a large-area,reversible,and reconfigurable filter remains challenging.This study demonstrates a dynamically reconfigurable reflective color filter by integrating an ultrathin antimony trisulfide(Sb_(2)S_(3))layer with Tamm plasmonic photonic crystals.Reconfigurable tuning was achieved by inducing Sb_(2)S_(3) crystallization and reamorphization via thermal and optical activation,respectively.The material exhibited good stability after multiple switching cycles.The reflectance spectrum can be tuned across the visible range,with a shift of approximately 50 nm by switching Sb_(2)S_(3) between its amorphous and crystalline phases.This phase transition is nonvolatile and substantially minimizes the energy consumption,enhancing efficiency for practical applications.Tamm plasmonic photonic crystals are low-cost and large-scale production,offering a platform for compact color display systems and customizable photonic crystal filters for realistic system integration.展开更多
Negative friction refers to a frictional force that acts in the same direction as the motion of an object, which has been predicted in terahertz(THz) gain systems [Phys. Rev. B 108 045406(2023)]. In this work, we inve...Negative friction refers to a frictional force that acts in the same direction as the motion of an object, which has been predicted in terahertz(THz) gain systems [Phys. Rev. B 108 045406(2023)]. In this work, we investigate the enhancement of the negative friction experienced by nanospheres placed near a graphene substrate. We find that the magnitude of negative friction is related to the resonant coupling between the surface plasmon polaritons(SPPs) of the graphene and localized surface phonon polaritons(LSPh P) of nanospheres. We exam nanospheres consisted of several different materials, including SiO_(2), Si C, Zn Se, Na Cl, ln Sb. Our results suggest that the LSPh P of Na Cl nanospheres match effectively with the amplified SPPs of graphene sheets. The negative friction for Na Cl nanospheres can be enhanced about one-to-two orders of magnitude compared to that of silica(SiO_(2)) nanospheres. At the resonant peak of negative friction, the required quasi-Fermi energy of graphene is lower for Na Cl nanospheres. Our finds hold great prospects for the mechanical manipulations of nanoscale particles.展开更多
The photothermal properties of dielectric materials at the nanoscale have garnered significant attention,especially in fields such as optical heating,photothermal therapy,and solar utilization.However,although dielect...The photothermal properties of dielectric materials at the nanoscale have garnered significant attention,especially in fields such as optical heating,photothermal therapy,and solar utilization.However,although dielectric materials can concentrate and manipulate light at the nanoscale,they cannot provide sufficient photothermal efficiency in a direct absorption solar collector.Combining plasmonic metal nanoparticles with dielectric nanostructures enables the fabrication of hybrid nanomaterials with excellent photothermal performance.This study presents a novel approach involving uniformly adhering plasmonic gold nanoparticles onto dielectric silicon nanoparticles to enhance the absorption peak,leading to a substantial enhancement of photothermal conversion efficiency.The results demonstrate that the absorption peak of silicon-gold hybrid nanoparticles exceeds that of pure silicon nanoparticles,achieving a 38%increase in photothermal conversion efficiency within a 10 ppm aqueous solution under a 20 mm optical path.The coupling of localized surface plasmon resonance and quadrupole resonance effects enhances the electric field,causing a temperature rise in both the hybrid nanoparticles and the surrounding aqueous solution.Nanostructural modulation studies reveal that the photothermal efficiency of silicon-gold hybrid nanoparticles is positively correlated with gold nanoparticle size but negatively correlated with silicon nanoparticle size.Combining multiple plasmonic nanoparticles with dielectric materials can effectively enhance photothermal performance and hold great application potential in direct absorption solar collectors and solar thermal utilization.展开更多
基金is partly based on the results obtained from the“Research and Development Initiative for Scientific Innovation of New Generation Batteries 2 and 3(RISING2 and RISING3)”projects commissioned by the New EnergyIndustrial Technology Development Organization(NEDO),Japan(Project codes:JPNP16001 and JPNP21006).
文摘A versatile spectroelectrochemical measurement method of surface-enhanced Raman scattering spectroscopy is developed,and its capability is assessed in an actual electrochemical system.The spectroelectrochemical cell consists of a plasmonic sensor with metal nanoparticles and a wire-type working electrode.The advantages of this method over conventional surface-enhanced Raman scattering methods are as follows:1)surface-enhanced Raman scattering for electrode materials that show little plasmon resonance;and 2)measurement without undesirable influences on the physical and chemical states of the electrode surface and transport phenomena of reaction species.During the measurement,the sensor contacts the working electrode wire at a single point,allowing the surface-enhanced Raman scattering signal to be obtained from the interfacial area of the working electrode surface without significantly disturbing the mass transfer of the reaction species.As plasmon-active metal nanoparticles are modified on the sensor surface in advance,destructive and complicated pretreatment processes on the working electrode are not required.The method is applied to the in situ analysis of electrolyte decomposition reactions in a Li metal battery to reveal the potential of each decomposition product of an organic solvent containing Li.The obtained surface-enhanced Raman scattering spectrum corresponding to the voltammogram reveals the pathway for obtaining decomposition products,such as Li_(2)CO_(3).In particular,Li_(2)O_(2)was clearly detected with our setup.It is also revealed from the setup that the Ni electrode surface,in contrast to the Cu,does not hold a stable Li-containing composite layer.Such in situ chemical information will contribute to the effective interfacial design of high-performance batteries.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing(Nos.CSTB2024NSCQ-MSX1278,CSTB2023NSCQ-MSX0006)Technology Innovation Project of Shapingba District,Chongqing(No.2024004)+2 种基金Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(Nos.KJZD-K202403102,KJQN202103110,KJQN202400512,KJQN202403107)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22406014)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023MD744137).
文摘The limited redox capability of photocatalysts often leads to harmful NO_(2) byproduct formation during photocatalytic NO oxidation.Herein,Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12) nanosheets modified with plasmonic metallic bismuth and abundant oxygen vacancies were synthesized via an in-situ reduction method.The optimized catalyst(BTOR2,with a molar ratio of 40%NaBH_(4) to Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12))achieved a maximum NO removal efficiency of 62.3%,significantly higher than pristine Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12)(40.5%) while minimizing NO_(2) production.The results reveal that the synergistic effects of Bi’s plasmonic resonance and oxygen vacancies enhanced visible light absorption and charge separation.The density functional theory(DFT)analysis showed electrons can transfer from Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12)to Bi,promoting O_(2)activation to·O_(2)^(-)radicals.In-situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy(DRIFTS)confirmed that light-induced H2O adsorption was strengthened,improving·OH radical generation.These radicals promoted the selective conversion of activated NO^(-) to NO_(3)^(-),rather than NO_(2).This work provides valuable insights for advancing research into efficient photocatalysts for air pollution control.
基金supported by Hangzhou Dianzi University(Grant No.KYS075621018)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(Grant No.LY24A050004)。
文摘Tunable plasmonic structures provide the possibility to actively modify the radiation from atoms through electromagnetic coupling.In this paper,we investigate the decay and radiation behavior of an atom near a dielectric nanosphere with conductive surface within the framework of macroscopic quantum electrodynamics.The electromagnetic fields including the losses in the materials can be taken as fundamental excitations which interact with the atom through a transition dipole.Both weak and strong coupling regimes have been investigated.The decay rate and the angle-dependent light intensities indeed strongly depend on the parameters of the system,i.e.,the position and orientation of the dipole,the geometric size,and the surface conductivity,providing the opportunity of artificial control over these quantities.Generalizing the formalism in this paper to other systems,like metamaterials,is straightforward,which we believe may pave a way for future active quantum nanophotonic devices.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Jianzhu University(Grant No.2023QDZ05)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62204127 and 12304453)the Shanxi Province Science Foundation for Youths(Grant No.202503021212220)。
文摘Plasmonic nanolasers are transitioning from empirical optimization to a new paradigm driven by physical mechanisms.Owing to the lack of guidance from internal mechanisms,this transformation process remains highly challenging.Therefore,elucidating the governing nanoscale light–matter interactions has become essential for unlocking their full performance potential.In this paper,we establish a framework that connects the strength of exciton–plasmon interactions with plasmonic nanolaser performance.The evolution of the laser spectrum under increasing pumping fluence,reflected by variations in intensity,spectral peak position,and full width at half maximum,provides clear evidence of exciton–plasmon interactions.These interactions are further verified by changes in the emission lifetime with incident fluence,and it is found that the lifetime variation correlates with the change in spectral full width at half maximum.Furthermore,we calculate and analyze various loss mechanisms in plasmonic nanolasers,revealing how the strength of exciton–plasmon interactions actively modulates optical loss channels and fundamentally controls the lasing threshold.Understanding exciton–plasmon interaction dynamics is not merely a theoretical pursuit but a critical step toward realizing truly practical and scalable nanophotonic devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62575185 and 62205223)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (Grant Nos.2023A1515110091 and 2023A1515011455)+1 种基金Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province(Grant Nos.2023QN10C200 and 2023QN10X082)Science and Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen (Grant Nos.20231121120748002 and JSGGKQTD20221101115701006)。
文摘Chiroptical responses of chiral plasmonic nanoparticles are influenced by their morphology, yet the impact of supporting substrates is significant but not fully understood. In this study, we numerically investigate the effect of high-refractive-index dielectric substrates on the chiroptical response of individual chiral plasmonic nanoparticles. Using Au helicoid as an example, we observe that as the refractive index of the supporting substrate increases, there is a remarkable enhancement in the dissymmetry factor(g-factor), along with an abnormal peak separation between the absorption and scattering g-factor spectra, which is different from typical observations. This unique chiroptical evolution is attributed to the strong plasmon hybridization under circularly polarized in-plane excitation. To validate the universality of these findings, we vary the size and material of the helicoid, confirming the consistent occurrence of this phenomenon. Our findings provide valuable insights into the substrate effect of chiral plasmonic nanoparticles to facilitate their applications in on-chip devices and sensing technologies.
基金supported by the University Grants Committee/Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,China(AoE/P-502/20,C1015-21E,C5031-22G,CityU15303521,CityU11305223,CityU11310522,CityU11300123,and G-CityU 101/22)the City University of Hong Kong(9380131 and 7005867)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62375232).
文摘Meta-devices have significantly revitalized the study of nonlinear optical phenomena.At the nanoscale,the detrimental effects of phase mismatching between fundamental and harmonic waves can be substantially reduced.This review analyzes the theoretical frameworks of how plasmonic and dielectric materials induce nonlinear optical properties.Plasmonic and dielectric nonlinear meta-devices that can excite strong resonant modes for efficiency enhancement are explored.We outline different strategies designed to shape the radiation pattern in order to increase the collection capability of nonlinear signals emitted from meta-devices.In addition,we discuss how nonlinear phase manipulation in meta-devices can integrate the benefits of efficiency enhancement and radiation shaping,not only boosting the energy density of the nonlinear signal but also facilitating a wide range of applications.Finally,potential research directions within this field are discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62335012,62371258,624B2075,62205160,62435010)Young Scientific and Technological Talents in Tianjin(QN20230227)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Nankai University(63231159).
文摘Vortex beams carrying orbital angular momentum(OAM)are of great significance for high-capacity communication and super-resolution imaging.However,there is a huge gap between the free-space vortices(FVs)and plasmonic vortices(PVs)on chips,and active manipulation as well as multiplexing in more channels have become a pressing demand.In this work,we demonstrate a terahertz(THz)cascaded metadevice composed of a helical plasmonic metasurface,a liquid crystal(LC)layer,and a helical dielectric metasurface.By spin-orbital angular momentum coupling and photon state superposition,PVs and FVs are generated with mode purity of over 85%on average.Due to the inversion asymmetric design of the helical metasurfaces,the parity symmetry breaking of OAM is realized(the topological charge numbers no longer occur in positive and negative pairs,but all are positive),generating 6 independent channels associated with the decoupled spin states and the near-/far-field positions.Moreover,by the LC integration,dynamic mode switching and energy distribution can be realized,finally obtaining up to 12 modes with a modulation ratio of above 70%.This active tuning and multi-channel multiplexing metadevice establishes a bridge connection between the PVs and FVs,exhibiting promising applications in THz communication,intelligent perception,and information processing.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22162007)the Science and Technology Supporting Project of Guizhou Province([2021]480)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Supporting Project of Guizhou Province([2023)379)the Project from Guizhou Institute of Innovation and development of dual-carbon and new energy technologies(DCRE-2023-05)。
文摘Structural engineering enhances plasmonic stability and amplifies localized electric fields,yet the limited intrinsic activity of plasmonic materials necessitates integrating catalytic active sites.Herein,we design a yolk@shell nanoreactor featuring dual-plasmonic Au@CuS core-shell structures encapsulated by sulfur vacancy-rich ZnIn2S4(Sv-ZIS).The electromagnetic“hotspots”from Au and CuS near-field coupling concentrate incident light to boost hot-carrier generation and migration while sulfur vacancies in Sv-ZIS promote hydrogen evolution.This dual mechanism synergistically achieves 86.3 mmol g^(-1)h-1of H2production(65.6%quantum efficiency at 420 nm),maintaining 48.3 mmol g^(-1)h-1at 6℃.Density functional theory(DFT)simulations demonstrate that sulfur vacancies not only reduce the H*adsorption energy barrier from 0.87 to 0.11 eV but also amplify the interfacial electric field strength by 9%.Vacancy-redirected fields favor proton reduction pathways,accelerating charge transfer kinetics.Comparative studies confirm the universal superiority of dual-plasmonic architecture,while Sv-ZIS shells exhibit optimized activity through defect-mediated electronic interactions.This work provides a blueprint for bridging plasmonic field enhancement and defect engineering in multi-component photocatalysts.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2021YFA1400700 and 2022YFA1404300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12022403 and 62375123)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BK20243009).
文摘Plasmonic colors are attracting attention for their subwavelength small size,vibrant hues,and environmental sustainability beyond traditional pigments while suffering from angular and/or polarization dependency due to distinct excitations of lattice resonances and/or surface plasmon polaritons(SPPs).Here,we demonstrate the sodium metasurface-based plasmonic color palettes with polarization-independent wide-view angle(approximately>〓〓60 deg in experiment and up to〓〓90 deg in theory)and single-particlelevel pixel size(down to∼60 nm)that integrate both pigment-like and structure coloring advantages,fabricated by the templated nanorod-pixelated solidification of wetted liquid metals.Such intriguing performances are mainly attributed to the particle plasmon dominant spectral response by steering the filling profile and thus the interplay between localized surface plasmons and SPPs.Combining low material cost,potentially scalable manufacturing process,and pronounced optical performance,the proposed sodium-based metasurfaces will provide a promising route for advanced color information technology.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62422503,62105080,22004016,and U22A2093)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation Regional Joint Fund(Grant Nos.2023A1515011944,2020B1515130006,and 2021B515120056)+1 种基金the Talent Recruitment Project of Guangdong(Grant No.2021QN02X179)the Science and Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen(Grant Nos.JCYJ20220531095604009 and RCYX20221008092907027).
文摘Confronting the escalating global challenge of counterfeit products,developing advanced anticounterfeiting materials and structures with physical unclonable functions(PUFs)has become imperative.All-optical PUFs,distinguished by their high output complexity and expansive response space,offer a promising alternative to conventional electronic counterparts.For practical authentications,the expansion of optical PUF keys usually involves intricate spatial or spectral shaping of excitation light using bulky external apparatus,which largely hinders the applications of optical PUFs.Here,we report a plasmonic PUF system based on heterogeneous nanostructures.The template-assisted shadow deposition technique was employed to adjust the morphological diversity of densely packed metal nanoparticles in individual PUFs.Transmission images were processed via a hash algorithm,and the generated PUF keys with a scalable capacity from 2875 to 243401 exhibit excellent uniqueness,randomness,and reproducibility.Furthermore,the wavelength and the polarization state of the excitation light are harnessed as two distinct expanding strategies,offering the potential for multiscenario applications via a single PUF.Overall,our reported plasmonic PUFs operated with the multidimensional expanding strategy are envisaged to serve as easy-to-integrate,easy-to-use systems and promise efficacy across a broad spectrum of applications,from anticounterfeiting to data encryption and authentication.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52276094)the Education Project of Hunan Provincial Department(Nos.20B602 and 22C0112)+2 种基金the Industry University Education Cooperation Project(No.230803117185211)the Research Project on Teaching Reform in Ordinary Undergraduate Universities in Hunan Province(No.202401000142)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.2020JJ4935)。
文摘There is limited amount of research on surface plasmon resonance(SPR)sensors with self-referencing capabilities which are based on dielectric gratings.In the short-wavelength range,a metal grating sensor is capable of simultaneously measuring liquid refractive index under proposed temperature.A fabricated gold grating is placed on one side of a thin gold film for refractive index measurement,while the other with polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)is deposited on the other side for temperature measurement.We use finite element analysis to research its sensing characteristics.Due to the high refractive index sensitivity of SPR sensors and thermo-optic coefficient of PDMS,we discovered the maximum spectral sensitivity of the sensor is 564 nm/RIU and-50 pm/℃when the liquid refractive index ranges from 1.30 to 1.40 with temperature ranging from 0℃ to 100℃.Numerical results indicate that there may not be mutual interference between two channels for measuring refractive index and temperature,which reduces the complexity of sensor measurements.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundationof China (No.52276216)the International Partnership Program ofChinese Academy of Sciences (No.123GJHZ2022055MI)+1 种基金the AnhuiProvincial Natural Science Foundation (No.2108085UD03)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
文摘The construction of a well-defined and efficient Z-scheme heterostructure with enhanced photogenerated charge carriers and their rapid transfer is vital for realizing efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production,to achieve carbon neutrality.Herein,we study the H_(2)evolution reaction by rationally constructing a hybrid Au-anchored UiO-66-NH_(2)with localized surface plasmon resonance(LSPR)properties,embedded with ZnIn_(2)S_(4)/MoS_(2)nanosheets.Interestingly,the synergistic effect of excellent heterojunction,tunes additional catalytic active sites,provides effective separation of photogenerated charges at the junction interface and establishes a dedicated microenvironment for the boosted electron transfer.Notably,the optimized hybrid photocatalyst(Au6@U6N)15/ZIS/MS5 exhibits highly efficient H_(2)generation of 58.2 mmol g^(-1)h^(-1),which is almost 16 and 1.5 folds of the pristine ZIS and MS/U6N/ZIS,correspondingly.It has an apparent quantum efficiency of 19.6%at a wavelength of 420 nm,surpassing several reported MOF-based ZnIn_(2)S_(4)photocatalytic H_(2)evolution activities.Significantly,this research provides insights into the design of interface-engineered plasmonic MOF with layered encapsulated heterostructures that elucidate the role of plasmonic LSPR effect and efficiently regulate the charge transfer with enhanced microchannels,hence boosting the visible-light-driven photocatalytic activity for realizing efficient green energy conversion.
基金supported in part by the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin(No.19JCYBJC16100)the Tianjin Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(No.202210060027)。
文摘A triple-band miniaturized end-fire antenna based on the odd modes of spoof surface plasmonic polariton(SSPP)waveguide resonator is proposed in this paper.To meet the ever increasing demand for more communication channels and less antenna sizes,multi-band antennas are currently under intensive investigation.By a novel feeding method,three odd modes are excited on an SSPP waveguide resonator,which performs as an end-fire antenna operating at three bands,7.15-7.26 GHz,11.6-12.2 GHz and 13.5-13.64 GHz.It exhibits reasonably high and stable maximum gains of 5.26 dBi,7.97 dBi and 10.1 dBi and maximum efficiencies of 64%,92%and 98%at the three bands,respectively.Moreover,in the second band,the main beam angle shows a frequency dependence with a total scanning angle of 19°.The miniaturized triple-band antenna has a great potential in wireless communication systems,satellite communication and radar systems.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)Grant funded by the Korean Government(Nos.2020R1A2C3003958 and 2021R1C1C2010169)the Basic Science Research Program(Priority Research Institute)through the NRF of Korea funded by the Ministry of Education(No.2021R1A6A1A10039823)the Korea Basic Science Institute(National Research Facilities and Equipment Center)grant funded by the Ministry of Education(No.2020R1A6C101B194).
文摘Hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite photodetectors have gained significant attention due to their superior potential for optoelectronic applications,offering various advantages such as low-cost processing,high charge carrier mobility,and lightweight properties.However,these perovskite photodetectors exhibit relatively low absorption in the near-infrared(NIR)range,which limits their potential applications.Here,to address this challenge,the integration of gold nanorods(Au NRs)utilizing localized surface plasmon resonance(LSPR)effects in the NIR range has been developed,leading to enhanced light absorption in the active region and higher photocurrent generation.Additionally,∼7.9 nm of thin polyethyleneimine ethoxylated(PEIE)interlayers were incorporated into the Au NR photodetectors,suppressing dark current by blocking charge injection.As a result,the synergistic effect of the Au NR/PEIE hybrid layer has led to a high-performance photodetector with a responsivity of 0.360 A/W and a detectivity of 1.81×10^(10) Jones,demonstrating a noticeable enhancement compared to the control device.Finite-difference time-domain(FDTD)simulations,morphological characterizations,and photoluminescence studies further support the mechanism for enhancing the performance of the device.We believe that our plasmon-enhanced protocol holds strong potential as a promising platform for perovskite optoelectronic devices.
基金supported by BrainLink program funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT through the National Research Foundation of Korea(RS-2023-00236798)BK21 FOUR Program by Pusan National University Research Grant,2021+1 种基金This work was supported by the National Research Foundation(NRF)grant funded by the Korean government(RS-2024-00336583)the Korea government(MSIT)(No.RS-2024-00406152).
文摘High-resolution spectroscopy unveils the fundamental physics of quantum states,molecular dynamics,and energy transfers.Ideally,a higher spectral resolution over a broader bandwidth is the prerequisite,but traditional spectroscopic techniques can only partially fulfill this requirement even with a bulky system.Here we report that a multi-frequency acousto-optic phase modulation at a chip-scale of soft polydimethylsiloxane can readily support a 200-times higher 0.5-MHz spectral resolution for the frequency-comb-based spectroscopy,while co-located plasmonic nanostructures mediate the strong light-matter interaction.These results suggest the potential of polydimethylsiloxane acousto-optic phase modulation for cost-effective,compact,multifunctional chip-scale tools in diverse applications such as quantum spectroscopy,high-finesse cavity analysis,and surface plasmonic spectroscopy.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52473250,12274018,32311530040,5222602,and 12374390)the National Science and Technology Major Project(No.2023ZD0500902)+2 种基金the Key Scientific and Technological Special Project of Ningbo City(No.2023Z209)the Member of Youth Innovation Promotion Association Foundation of CAS(No.2023310)Ningbo Youth Science and Technology Innovation Leading Talents Project(No.2024QL029)
文摘The electromagnetic field coupling between two kinds of noble metal nanoparticles endows high surfaceenhanced Raman scattering(SERS) activity but is accompanied by uneven hot spots.Using two-dimensional semiconductors with localized surface plasmon resonance(LSPR) effects instead of one of the noble metal components can effectively improve uniformity.Hence,the Ag nanoparticles(Ag NPs) loaded MoO_(3-x) nanoflowers(Ag/MoO_(3-x)) were engineered to exploit dual-plasmonic coupling and realize the trace detection of aldehyde volatile organic compounds(VOCs) gas.The finite-difference time-domain(FDTD) simulation results proved that there is an obvious electromagnetic field coupling effect between Ag NPs and MoO_(3-x) semiconductors,which can amplify the molecular dipole moment significantly.The chemical enhancement mechanism in the Ag/MoO_(3-x) substrate was clarified by band structure analysis,in which the free electrons accumulated at the bottom of the conduction band of the MoO_(3-x) semiconductor can promote the charge transfer process between Ag/MoO_(3-x) and the 4-aminothiophenol(4-ATP) molecule.Moreover,the electron delocalization of 4-ATP molecule was enhanced after being absorbed on Ag/MoO_(3-x) nanoflowers,facilitating the charge transfer between 4-ATP and Ag/MoO_(3-x) substrate effectively.Importantly,using the 4-ATP molecule as a probe,the trace detection of a variety of aldehyde VOCs gas was realized by Ag/MoO_(3-x).substrate with a low limit of detection(LOD) of 10 ppb.This work provided a new idea for the design of noble metal-plasmonic semiconductor heterostructure substrates.
基金financial supports from National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61905051)Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(No.LH2020F027).
文摘Periodic metal nanoarrays serving as cavities can support directional-tunable amplified spontaneous emission that goes beyond the diffraction limit due to the hybrid states of surface plasmons and Bloch surface waves.Most of these modes'interactions remain within the weak coupling regime,yet strong coupling is also anticipated to occur.In this work,we present an intriguing case of amplified spontaneous emission(ASE),amplified by the splitting upper polariton mode within a strong coupling system,stemming from a square lattice of plasmonic cone lattices(PCLs).The PCLs are fabricated using an anodized aluminum oxide membrane(AAO),which facilitates strong coupling between surface plasmons and Bloch surface wave modes,with the maximum Rabi splitting observed at 0.258 eV for the sample with an aspect ratio of 0.33.A 13.5-fold increase in amplified spontaneous emission is recorded when the emission from Nile Red coincides with this flat energy branch of upper polariton,which exhibits a high photon density of states.Reduced group velocity can prolong photon lifetime and boost the probability of light-matter interaction.The observed ASE phenomenon in this strong coupling plasmonic system widens the scope for applications in nanolasing and polariton lasing.
文摘Tamm plasmon polaritons(TPPs)are localized photonic states at the interface between a metal layer and one-dimensional(1D)photonic crystal substrate.Unlike surface plasmon polaritons(SPPs),TPPs can be excited by both transverse magnetic and electric waves without requiring additional coupling optics.TPPs offer robust color filtering,making them ideal for applications such as complementary metal oxide semiconductor(CMOS)image detectors.However,obtaining a large-area,reversible,and reconfigurable filter remains challenging.This study demonstrates a dynamically reconfigurable reflective color filter by integrating an ultrathin antimony trisulfide(Sb_(2)S_(3))layer with Tamm plasmonic photonic crystals.Reconfigurable tuning was achieved by inducing Sb_(2)S_(3) crystallization and reamorphization via thermal and optical activation,respectively.The material exhibited good stability after multiple switching cycles.The reflectance spectrum can be tuned across the visible range,with a shift of approximately 50 nm by switching Sb_(2)S_(3) between its amorphous and crystalline phases.This phase transition is nonvolatile and substantially minimizes the energy consumption,enhancing efficiency for practical applications.Tamm plasmonic photonic crystals are low-cost and large-scale production,offering a platform for compact color display systems and customizable photonic crystal filters for realistic system integration.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 11804288)the Key Scientific Research Project of Higher Education Institutions in Henan Province, China (Grant No. 20231205164502999)。
文摘Negative friction refers to a frictional force that acts in the same direction as the motion of an object, which has been predicted in terahertz(THz) gain systems [Phys. Rev. B 108 045406(2023)]. In this work, we investigate the enhancement of the negative friction experienced by nanospheres placed near a graphene substrate. We find that the magnitude of negative friction is related to the resonant coupling between the surface plasmon polaritons(SPPs) of the graphene and localized surface phonon polaritons(LSPh P) of nanospheres. We exam nanospheres consisted of several different materials, including SiO_(2), Si C, Zn Se, Na Cl, ln Sb. Our results suggest that the LSPh P of Na Cl nanospheres match effectively with the amplified SPPs of graphene sheets. The negative friction for Na Cl nanospheres can be enhanced about one-to-two orders of magnitude compared to that of silica(SiO_(2)) nanospheres. At the resonant peak of negative friction, the required quasi-Fermi energy of graphene is lower for Na Cl nanospheres. Our finds hold great prospects for the mechanical manipulations of nanoscale particles.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52106099)the Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong.
文摘The photothermal properties of dielectric materials at the nanoscale have garnered significant attention,especially in fields such as optical heating,photothermal therapy,and solar utilization.However,although dielectric materials can concentrate and manipulate light at the nanoscale,they cannot provide sufficient photothermal efficiency in a direct absorption solar collector.Combining plasmonic metal nanoparticles with dielectric nanostructures enables the fabrication of hybrid nanomaterials with excellent photothermal performance.This study presents a novel approach involving uniformly adhering plasmonic gold nanoparticles onto dielectric silicon nanoparticles to enhance the absorption peak,leading to a substantial enhancement of photothermal conversion efficiency.The results demonstrate that the absorption peak of silicon-gold hybrid nanoparticles exceeds that of pure silicon nanoparticles,achieving a 38%increase in photothermal conversion efficiency within a 10 ppm aqueous solution under a 20 mm optical path.The coupling of localized surface plasmon resonance and quadrupole resonance effects enhances the electric field,causing a temperature rise in both the hybrid nanoparticles and the surrounding aqueous solution.Nanostructural modulation studies reveal that the photothermal efficiency of silicon-gold hybrid nanoparticles is positively correlated with gold nanoparticle size but negatively correlated with silicon nanoparticle size.Combining multiple plasmonic nanoparticles with dielectric materials can effectively enhance photothermal performance and hold great application potential in direct absorption solar collectors and solar thermal utilization.
