Plasmonic Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs): Properties,Synthesis and their Advanced Energy,Environmental and Biomedical Applications |
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Authors: | Nafeesa Sarfraz Ibrahim Khan |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Chemistry, Govt. Post Graduate College (For Women), University of Harīpur, Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 22620 Pakistan
Both authors should be given equal credit for their significant contributions.;2. Centre for Integrative Petroleum Research, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261 Saudi Arabia |
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Abstract: | Inducing plasmonic characteristics, primarily localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), in conventional AuNPs through particle size and shape control could lead to a significant enhancement in electrical, electrochemical, and optical properties. Synthetic protocols and versatile fabrication methods play pivotal roles to produced plasmonic gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), which can be employed in multipurpose energy, environmental and biomedical applications. The main focus of this review is to provide a comprehensive and tutorial overview of various synthetic methods to design highly plasmonic AuNPs, along with a brief essay to understand the experimental procedure for each technique. The latter part of the review is dedicated to the most advanced and recent solar-induced energy, environmental and biomedical applications. The synthesis methods are compared to identify the best possible synthetic route, which can be adopted while employing plasmonic AuNPs for a specific application. The tutorial nature of the review would be helpful not only for expert researchers but also for novices in the field of nanomaterial synthesis and utilization of plasmonic nanomaterials in various industries and technologies. |
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Keywords: | Plasmonic Gold Nanoparticles (AUNPs) GNPs Synthesis Biomedical Applications Energy Environmental Applications Wastewater Treatment Sensors |
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