Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 3, 2025

Determination of the Excitation and Coupling Rates Between Light Emitters and Surface Plasmon Polaritons
07:39

Determination of the Excitation and Coupling Rates Between Light Emitters and Surface Plasmon Polaritons

Published on: July 21, 2018

6.9K

Unique Electronic Excitations at Highly Localized Plasmonic Field.

Hiro Minamimoto1, Ruifeng Zhou1,2, Tomohiro Fukushima1

  • 1Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University, N10W8, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0810, Japan.

Accounts of Chemical Research
|February 21, 2022
PubMed
Summary

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Molecular electron transfer in optical cavities: From excitonic to vibronic polaritons.

The Journal of chemical physics·2026
Same author

Formation of distinct condensed molecular phases at solid-liquid interfaces by plasmon-driven molecular trapping under ambient conditions.

Chemical science·2025
Same author

Hydrogen Evolution Intermediate in Two-Dimensionally Confined Space between Graphene and Au(111).

The journal of physical chemistry letters·2025
Same author

Reaction Kinetics with Multiorder Cavity Modes under Vibrational Strong Coupling.

The journal of physical chemistry letters·2025
Same author

Enhancing the oxygen evolution reaction by tuning the electrode-electrolyte interface in nickel-based electrocatalysts.

Communications chemistry·2025
Same author

Role of cavity strong coupling on single electron transfer reaction rate at electrode-electrolyte interface.

The Journal of chemical physics·2024

Noble metal nanostructures concentrate light energy for unique molecular responses and advanced photoenergy conversion. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) reveals electronic excitations and tunable light-matter interactions at electrified interfaces.

Area of Science:

  • Plasmonics and Nanophotonics
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Spectroscopy
  • Electrochemistry

Background:

  • Noble metal nanostructures can confine visible light energy to the nanoscale, enabling unique molecular photoresponses.
  • Light-matter interactions are enhanced at the nanoscale, leading to efficient light energy utilization and novel electronic excitations.
  • These phenomena offer potential for innovative photoenergy conversion systems and modulation of chemical reaction pathways.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review phenomena of unique electronic excitations and their role in light-matter interactions.
  • To investigate molecular absorption processes and precise tuning of light-matter interactions using sensitive probes.
  • To explore the application of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectroscopy at electrified interfaces for understanding electronic excitations.

More Related Videos

Colloidal Synthesis of Nanopatch Antennas for Applications in Plasmonics and Nanophotonics
09:12

Colloidal Synthesis of Nanopatch Antennas for Applications in Plasmonics and Nanophotonics

Published on: May 28, 2016

11.3K
Plasmonic Trapping and Release of Nanoparticles in a Monitoring Environment
09:13

Plasmonic Trapping and Release of Nanoparticles in a Monitoring Environment

Published on: April 4, 2017

7.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 3, 2025

Determination of the Excitation and Coupling Rates Between Light Emitters and Surface Plasmon Polaritons
07:39

Determination of the Excitation and Coupling Rates Between Light Emitters and Surface Plasmon Polaritons

Published on: July 21, 2018

6.9K
Colloidal Synthesis of Nanopatch Antennas for Applications in Plasmonics and Nanophotonics
09:12

Colloidal Synthesis of Nanopatch Antennas for Applications in Plasmonics and Nanophotonics

Published on: May 28, 2016

11.3K
Plasmonic Trapping and Release of Nanoparticles in a Monitoring Environment
09:13

Plasmonic Trapping and Release of Nanoparticles in a Monitoring Environment

Published on: April 4, 2017

7.7K

Main Methods:

  • Utilized surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectroscopy at electrified interfaces.
  • Investigated SERS of single-molecule junctions and low-dimensional carbon materials.
  • Analyzed Raman spectra of dye molecules coupled to plasmonic fields under electrochemical potential control.

Main Results:

  • Observed characteristic Raman bands with additional polarization tensors, indicating electronic polarization induced by electronic excitations.
  • Attributed these observations to highly condensed electric fields at the nanoscale.
  • Demonstrated that electrochemical potential control can actively tune light-matter interactions and modulate light absorption properties, reversibly tuning molecular behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • Unique electronic excitations, driven by plasmon excitation, offer advanced photoenergy conversion capabilities.
  • SERS spectroscopy at electrified interfaces provides insights into electronic excitation processes and light-matter interactions.
  • Electrochemical potential control is a powerful tool for manipulating these interactions and optimizing photoenergy conversion systems.