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Zhang C, Wang S, Yang Y, Jiang C, Liu X, Liu Q. Nanosized-laser-induced sub-20 nm homogenous alloy nanoparticles. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:465301. [PMID: 39163878 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad7144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
Abstract
Alloy nanoparticles (NPs) have great potential in nanosized 3D-printing, surface coating, plasmonic enhancement, information coding, and so forth. However, chemical-pollution-free and homogeneous sub-20 nm NPs maintain still a challenge in preparation. Here we present a smart nanosecond laser scan strategy of alloy-NPs preparation on a bilayer metal film by using a nanosized focused beam, successfully realizing controllable fabrication of the sub-20 nm homogeneous alloy NPs without pollution. As a demonstration, various sub-20 nm AgCu NPs with different volume ratios have been prepared, all NPs show narrow size distribution and uniform interparticle spacing. This simple and cost-effective method is stable and adaptable for other alloy-NPs such as AuAg NPs. In addition, such alloy NPs exhibit two-peak plasma resonance feature and information coding capacity. We believe that homogenous alloy sub-20 nm NPs will provide new application opportunities in many fields.
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- Chen Zhang
- National Center for Nanoscience and Technology & University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
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- National Center for Nanoscience and Technology & University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
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- National Center for Nanoscience and Technology & University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
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- National Center for Nanoscience and Technology & University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
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- National Center for Nanoscience and Technology & University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
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- National Center for Nanoscience and Technology & University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Weak-Light Nonlinear Photonics, TEDA Applied Physics School, Nankai University, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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Abd El-Salam Y, Adday HD, Abdel Samad F, Qayyum H, Mohamed T. Using Femtosecond Laser Pulses to Explore the Nonlinear Optical Properties of Ag/Au Alloy Nanoparticles Synthesized by Pulsed Laser Ablation in a Liquid. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1290. [PMID: 39120395 PMCID: PMC11314233 DOI: 10.3390/nano14151290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2024] [Revised: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Metallic nanoparticles have gained attention in technological fields, particularly photonics. The creation of silver/gold (Ag/Au) alloy NPs upon laser exposure of an assembly of these NPs was described. First, using the Nd: YAG pulsed laser ablation's second harmonic at the same average power and exposure time, Ag and Au NPs in distilled water were created individually. Next, the assembly of Ag and Au NP colloids was exposed again to the pulsed laser, and the effects were examined at different average powers and exposure times. Furthermore, Ag/Au alloy nanoparticles were synthesized with by raising the average power and exposure time. The absorption spectrum, average size, and shape of alloy NPs were obtained by using an ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometer and transmission electron microscope instrument. Ag/Au alloy NPs have been obtained in the limit of quantum dots (<10 nm). The optical band gap energies of the Ag/Au alloy colloidal solutions were assessed for different Ag/Au alloy NP concentrations and NP sizes as a function of the exposure time and average power. The experimental data showed a trend toward an increasing bandgap with decreasing nanoparticle size. The nonlinear optical characteristics of Ag/Au NPs were evaluated and measured by the Z-scan technique using high repetition rate (80 MHz), femtosecond (100 fs), and near-infrared (NIR) (750-850 nm) laser pulses. In open aperture (OA) Z-scan measurements, Ag, Au, and Ag/AuNPs present reverse saturation absorption (RSA) behavior, indicating a positive nonlinear absorption (NLA) coefficient. In the close-aperture (CA) measurements, the nonlinear refractive (NLR) indices (n2) of the Ag, Au, and Ag/Au NP samples were ascribed to the self-defocusing effect, indicating an effective negative nonlinearity for the nanoparticles. The NLA and NLR characteristics of the Ag/Au NPs colloids were found to be influenced by the incident power and excitation wavelength. The optical limiting (OL) effects of the Ag/Au alloy solution at various excitation wavelengths were studied. The OL effect of alloy NPs is greater than that of monometallic NPs. The Ag/Au bimetallic nanoparticles were found to be more suitable for optical-limiting applications.
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- Yasmin Abd El-Salam
- Laser Institute for Research and Applications LIRA, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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- Laser Institute for Research and Applications LIRA, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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- Laser Institute for Research and Applications LIRA, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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- Laser-Matter Interaction Laboratory, Department of Physics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Islamabad 45550, Pakistan
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- Laser Institute for Research and Applications LIRA, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
- Department of Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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Park H, Kim G, Kim W, Park E, Park J, Park J. Highly Sensitive and Wide-Range Detection of Thiabendazole via Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Using Bimetallic Nanoparticle-Functionalized Nanopillars. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:133. [PMID: 38534240 DOI: 10.3390/bios14030133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Thiabendazole (TBZ) is a benzimidazole; owing to its potent antimicrobial properties, TBZ is extensively employed in agriculture as a fungicide and pesticide. However, TBZ poses environmental risks, and excessive exposure to TBZ through various leakage pathways can cause adverse effects in humans. Therefore, a method must be developed for early and sensitive detection of TBZ over a range of concentrations, considering both human and environmental perspectives. In this study, we used silver nanopillar structures (SNPis) and Au@Ag bimetallic nanoparticles (BNPs) to fabricate a BNP@SNPi substrate. This substrate exhibited a broad reaction surface with significantly enhanced surface-enhanced Raman scattering hotspots, demonstrating excellent Raman performance, along with high reproducibility, sensitivity, and selectivity for TBZ detection. Ultimately, the BNP@SNPi substrate successfully detected TBZ across a wide concentration range in samples of tap water, drinking water, juice, and human serum, with respective limits of detection of 146.5, 245.5, 195.6, and 219.4 pM. This study highlights BNP@SNPi as a promising sensor platform for TBZ detection in diverse environments and contributes to environmental monitoring and bioanalytical studies.
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- Hyunjun Park
- Department of Biomechatronic Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomechatronic Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomechatronic Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomechatronic Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomechatronic Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomechatronic Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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Nyabadza A, McCarthy É, Makhesana M, Heidarinassab S, Plouze A, Vazquez M, Brabazon D. A review of physical, chemical and biological synthesis methods of bimetallic nanoparticles and applications in sensing, water treatment, biomedicine, catalysis and hydrogen storage. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 321:103010. [PMID: 37804661 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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This article provides an in-depth analysis of various fabrication methods of bimetallic nanoparticles (BNP), including chemical, biological, and physical techniques. The review explores BNP's diverse uses, from well-known applications such as sensing water treatment and biomedical uses to less-studied areas like breath sensing for diabetes monitoring and hydrogen storage. It cites results from over 1000 researchers worldwide and >300 peer-reviewed articles. Additionally, the article discusses current trends, actionable recommendations, and the importance of synthetic analysis for industry players looking to optimize manufacturing techniques for specific applications. The article also evaluates the pros and cons of various fabrication methods, highlighting the potential of plant extract synthesis for mass production of capped BNPs. However, it warns that this method may not be suitable for certain applications requiring ligand-free surfaces. In contrast, physical methods like laser ablation offer better control and reactivity, especially for applications where ligand-free surfaces are critical. The report underscores the environmental benefits of plant extract synthesis compared to chemical methods that use hazardous chemicals and pose risks to extraction, production, and disposal. The article emphasizes the need for life cycle assessment (LCA) articles in the literature, given the growing volume of research on nanotechnology materials. This article caters to researchers at all stages and applies to various fields applying nanomaterials.
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- Anesu Nyabadza
- I-Form Advanced Manufacturing Centre Research, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland; EPSRC & SFI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Advanced Metallic Systems, School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland; Advanced Processing Technology Research Centre, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland.
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- I-Form Advanced Manufacturing Centre Research, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland; Advanced Processing Technology Research Centre, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481, India
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- I-Form Advanced Manufacturing Centre Research, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland; EPSRC & SFI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Advanced Metallic Systems, School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland; Advanced Processing Technology Research Centre, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- Advanced Processing Technology Research Centre, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland; Conservatoire National des arts et Métiers (CNAM), 61 Rue du Landy, 93210 Saint-Denis, France
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- I-Form Advanced Manufacturing Centre Research, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland; EPSRC & SFI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Advanced Metallic Systems, School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland; Advanced Processing Technology Research Centre, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- I-Form Advanced Manufacturing Centre Research, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland; EPSRC & SFI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Advanced Metallic Systems, School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland; Advanced Processing Technology Research Centre, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
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AdibAmini S, Sari AH, Dorranian D. Optical properties of synthesized Au/Ag Nanoparticles using 532 nm and 1064 nm pulsed laser ablation: effect of solution concentration. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-023-05310-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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AbstractThe primary objective of this experimental research is to introduce the capacity of laser irradiation into the synthesis of bimetallic nanoparticles from noble metals. Gold and silver nanoparticles are produced through the laser ablating gold and silver targets in distilled water. Originally, the samples are synthesized by using Nd:YAG laser with 1064 nm wavelength and 7 ns pulse width. Following this, solutions mixed with different volumetric ratios, are irradiated by the second harmonic of the said laser at 532 nm wavelength. The absorption peak of gold nanoparticles around 530 nm, is used to transfer the laser energy to nanoparticles and synthesize Au/Ag bimetallic nanoparticles. The wavelength and volumetric ratio of solutions are the experiment's variables. The bimetallic nanoparticles are characterized as follows: X-ray diffraction pattern, spectroscopy in the range of UV–Vis-NIR and IR, Photoluminescence spectrum, Dynamic light scattering, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Additionally, FE-SEM and TEM images are used to study the size and morphology of nanoparticles. One of the aims of the research is to investigate the effects of laser wavelength and different volumetric concentrations on the optical properties of Au/Ag bimetallic nanoparticles. On the other hand, the study revealed that silver concentration and laser wavelength in the synthesis of Au/Ag bimetallic nanoparticles with different structures, cause the formation of crystalline structure, growth of grain size, and therefore silver oxide reduction.
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Dehghani Z, Azizi-Toupkanloo H, Nadafan M, Guirao JL. The effect of Ag on the structural, dielectric, linear and third-order nonlinear optical properties of graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Synthesis and characterization of PVA embedded with peanut-shaped AgcAus nanoparticles: optical and electrical properties. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04396-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Dehghani Z, Shadrokh Z, Gholipour S, Abdi Y. The Non-linear Third Order Susceptibility of Cu (M=Zn, Ni, Co)SnS Coated on Perovskite Thin Films. Chem Phys Lett 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2022.139501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Fathima R, Mujeeb A. Enhanced nonlinear and thermo optical properties of laser synthesized surfactant-free Au-Pt bimetallic nanoparticles. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Alamro FS, Mostafa AM, Al-Ola KAA, Ahmed HA, Toghan A. Synthesis of Ag Nanoparticles-Decorated CNTs via Laser Ablation Method for the Enhancement the Photocatalytic Removal of Naphthalene from Water. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2142. [PMID: 34443972 PMCID: PMC8398854 DOI: 10.3390/nano11082142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) were decorated with different amounts on the exterior walls of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) by a laser ablation assisted method, especially in liquid media to be applied as a good adsorption material against naphthalene. The laser ablation time was controlled the amount of decoration Ag NPs on CNTs. The prepared nanocomposite was analyzed via different analytical techniques. Ag NPs with a small size distribution of 29 nm are uniformly decorated with spherical shape on CNTs walls. The disorder degree of tubular structure and shifting of the vibrational characteristic peaks increase with the increase in the decoration of Ag NPs. After that, the prepared samples were investigated for the removal of naphthalene. These studies of loading Ag NPs with different amounts on the surface of CNTs act as a promising material for water treatment.
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- Fowzia S. Alamro
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia;
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- Laser Technology Unit, Center of Excellent for Advanced Science, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth st. (Former El Tahrir st.), Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
- Spectroscopy Department, Physics Division, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth st. (Former El Tahrir st.), Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
- Center for Imaging and Microscopy (CIM), Zewail City of Science and Technology, October Gardens, 6th of October, Giza 12578, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, College of Sciences, Al-Madina Al-Munawarah, Taibah University, Al-Madina 30002, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo 12613, Egypt;
- Chemistry Department, College of Sciences, Yanbu, Taibah University, Yanbu 30799, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Qena 83523, Egypt;
- Chemistry Department, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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Nayak S, Manjunatha KB, Goveas LC, Rao CV, Sajankila SP. Investigation of Nonlinear Optical Properties of AgNPs Synthesized Using Cyclea peltata Leaf Extract Post OVAT Optimization. BIONANOSCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-021-00875-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ruffino F. Light-Scattering Simulations from Spherical Bimetallic Core-Shell Nanoparticles. MICROMACHINES 2021; 12:mi12040359. [PMID: 33810270 PMCID: PMC8065638 DOI: 10.3390/mi12040359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Bimetallic nanoparticles show novel electronic, optical, catalytic or photocatalytic properties different from those of monometallic nanoparticles and arising from the combination of the properties related to the presence of two individual metals but also from the synergy between the two metals. In this regard, bimetallic nanoparticles find applications in several technological areas ranging from energy production and storage to sensing. Often, these applications are based on optical properties of the bimetallic nanoparticles, for example, in plasmonic solar cells or in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy-based sensors. Hence, in these applications, the specific interaction between the bimetallic nanoparticles and the electromagnetic radiation plays the dominant role: properties as localized surface plasmon resonances and light-scattering efficiency are determined by the structure and shape of the bimetallic nanoparticles. In particular, for example, concerning core-shell bimetallic nanoparticles, the optical properties are strongly affected by the core/shell sizes ratio. On the basis of these considerations, in the present work, the Mie theory is used to analyze the light-scattering properties of bimetallic core–shell spherical nanoparticles (Au/Ag, AuPd, AuPt, CuAg, PdPt). By changing the core and shell sizes, calculations of the intensity of scattered light from these nanoparticles are reported in polar diagrams, and a comparison between the resulting scattering efficiencies is carried out so as to set a general framework useful to design light-scattering-based devices for desired applications.
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- Francesco Ruffino
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia "Ettore Majorana", Università di Catania, and CNR-IMM, via S. Sofia 64, 95123 Catania, Italy
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