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Gold Nanorods: The Most Versatile Plasmonic Nanoparticles.
Jiapeng Zheng1, Xizhe Cheng1, Han Zhang1
1Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China.
Chemical Reviews
|September 27, 2021
Summary
Gold nanorods (Au NRs), versatile nanoparticles, offer tunable plasmonic properties. This review details their synthesis, heterostructures, and applications, highlighting future research directions.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Plasmonics
Background:
- Gold nanorods (Au NRs) are pseudo-one-dimensional nanoparticles with anisotropic shapes.
- Their tunable plasmonic properties make them attractive for advanced applications.
- Recent synthetic improvements have enabled diverse functionalization of Au NRs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review the latest advancements in gold nanorod research.
- To present an overview of synthetic strategies and Au-NR-based heterostructures.
- To discuss the plasmonic properties and applications of Au NRs.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of synthetic strategies for gold nanorods.
- Cataloging of Au-NR-based heterostructures and their functionalities.
- Elucidation of plasmonic properties and application-focused research.
Main Results:
- Detailed summary of progress in Au NR synthesis and functionalization.
- Extensive catalogue of Au-NR-based heterostructures with tailored architectures.
- Systematic analysis of plasmonic properties and diverse applications.
Conclusions:
- Gold nanorods are highly versatile anisotropic plasmonic nanoparticles.
- Continued research into synthesis, assembly, and applications promises significant technological impact.
- Future directions include addressing challenges in Au NR development and utilization.
