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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Photochemistry

Background:

  • Plasmon-induced charge separation (PICS) is key in plasmonic metal-semiconductor interfaces.
  • Applications include photovoltaics, photocatalysis, sensors, and data storage.
  • Research has predominantly focused on hot electron injection, overlooking hot hole behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review studies on hot hole ejection from plasmonic nanoparticles.
  • To highlight the importance of hot hole behaviors in plasmonic systems.
  • To explore novel applications enabled by hot hole ejection.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on hot hole ejection.
  • Analysis of hole ejection mechanisms in various material systems.
  • Examination of applications in oxidation reactions and nanofabrication.

Main Results:

  • Hot hole ejection enables oxidation reactions at more positive potentials.
  • Site-selective oxidation is a characteristic feature of hole ejection.
  • Applications extend to photoinduced nanofabrication beyond the diffraction limit.

Conclusions:

  • Hot hole ejection from plasmonic nanoparticles is a critical phenomenon.
  • Understanding and utilizing hot holes opens new avenues in catalysis and nanotechnology.
  • Further research into hot hole dynamics will drive innovation in plasmonic applications.