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¹Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems , Heisenbergstrasse 3, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany.

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Dynamic nanoplasmonic nanoparticles act as mechanical sensors, enabling nanoscale rheological measurements of fluids. This breakthrough allows for sensitive probing of fluid properties in complex environments.

Area of Science:

Nanotechnology
Materials Science
Physical Chemistry

Background:

Nanoplasmonic systems offer strong optical responses and miniaturization.
Existing plasmonic sensors are typically rigid and passive, limiting their applications.
Dynamic control of nanoplasmonic structures unlocks new functionalities.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate dynamic plasmonic nanoparticles as mechanical sensors.
To selectively probe nanoscale rheological properties of fluids in situ.
To develop a method for fast and direct modulation of optical response.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of chiral magneto-plasmonic nanocolloids.
Actuation of nanocolloids using an external magnetic field.
Monitoring changes in optical response for rheological analysis.

Keywords:

Magneto-plasmonics chiral plasmonics chiroptical switch nanorheology

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Demonstrated dynamic plasmonic nanoparticles as effective mechanical sensors.
Achieved nanoscale rheological measurements in microscopic fluid volumes.
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Successfully performed measurements in highly absorbing fluids (OD ~ 3) and with scatterers (50% v/v red blood cells).

Conclusions:

Dynamic nanoplasmonic nanocolloids can serve as sensitive mechanical sensors.
The developed method enables in situ nanorheological characterization.
This approach is robust and applicable to complex biological and industrial fluids.