Titania‐Coated Metal Nanostructures |
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| Authors: | Zhi Wei Seh Dr Shuhua Liu Prof Ming‐Yong Han |
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| Institution: | 1. Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 3 Research Link, Singapore 117602 (Singapore), Fax: (+65)?68720785;2. Present address: Department of Materials Science and Engineering , Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305 (USA);3. Division of Bioengineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576 (Singapore) |
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| Abstract: | The synergistic effect between metal and TiO2 nanoparticles brings about new, enhanced functionalities for a myriad of applications, ranging from labeling and sensing to catalysis and surface‐enhanced Raman scattering. Although extensive work has been done in the preparation of concentric TiO2‐coated metal nanostructures, current methods for the synthesis of noncentrosymmetric morphologies are still very limited. This Focus review summarizes the various methods used to prepare TiO2‐coated metal nanostructures, with a particular emphasis on noncentrosymmetric morphologies, their novel plasmonic properties, and their promising applications in the fields of catalysis and photocatalysis. |
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| Keywords: | catalysis metal nanoparticles photocatalysis surface plasmon resonance titanium dioxide |
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