Spatial Distributions of Single-Molecule Reactivity in Plasmonic Catalysis.

ABSTRACT: Plasmonic catalysts have the potential to accelerate and control chemical reactions with light by exploiting localized surface plasmon resonances. However, the mechanisms governing plasmonic catalysis are not simple to decouple. Several plasmon-derived phenomena, such as electromagnetic field enhancements, temperature, or the generation of charge carriers, can affect the reactivity of the system. These effects are convoluted with the inherent (nonplasmonic) catalytic properties of the metal surface. Disentangling these coexisting effects is challenging but is the key to rationally controlling reaction pathways and enhancing reaction rates. This study utilizes super-resolution fluorescence microscopy to examine the mechanisms of plasmonic catalysis at the single-particle level. The reductio

SUBMITTER: Ezendam S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10786159 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature