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Plasmonic metal-semiconductor heterostructures for hot-electron-driven photochemistry

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Plasmonic nanostructures possess broadly tunable optical properties with catalytically active surfaces. They offer new opportunities for achieving efficient solar-to-chemical energy conversion. Plasmonic metal-semiconductor heterostructures have attracted heightened interest due to their capability of generating energetic hot electrons that can be collected to facilitate chemical reactions. In this article, we present a detailed survey of recent examples of plasmonic metal-semiconductor heterostructures for hot-electron-driven photochemistry, including plasmonic metal-oxide, plasmonic metal-two-dimensional materials, and plasmonic metal-metal-organic frameworks. We conclude with a discussion on the remaining challenges in the field and an outlook regarding future opportunities for designing high-performance plasmonic metal-semiconductor heterostructures for photochemistry.

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Huang, J., Guo, W., Hu, Y. et al. Plasmonic metal-semiconductor heterostructures for hot-electron-driven photochemistry. MRS Bulletin 45, 37–42 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1557/mrs.2019.292

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