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Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance-Enhanced Photocatalysis: From Mechanistic Insights and Factor Regulation to
Jianxin Li1, Yitong Wang2, Yanbing Kuai2
1Henan International Joint Research Laboratory of Nanocomposite Sensing Materials, Anyang Institute of Technology, Anyang 455000, China.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
|February 10, 2026
Summary
Localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) enhances photocatalyst efficiency by generating hot electrons. This review explores LSPR
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Physical Chemistry
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Defect engineering in wide-bandgap photocatalysts improves visible-light utilization but can limit thermodynamic activity.
- Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR) from metal nanoparticles generates hot electrons, enhancing photocatalytic efficiency.
- LSPR offers unique advantages including increased reaction rates, improved electron transport, and enhanced molecular adsorption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an in-depth review of the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect.
- To explore the physical mechanisms and influencing factors of LSPR.
- To summarize LSPR applications in photocatalysis for energy conversion and environmental remediation.
Main Methods:
- Review of fundamental LSPR concepts and influencing factors (nanoparticle size/shape, dielectric environment, interband transitions).
- Summary of LSPR-enabled photocatalytic reactions, including water splitting, CO2 reduction, and pollutant degradation.
- Discussion of challenges and future opportunities in LSPR-enhanced photocatalysis.
Main Results:
- LSPR significantly boosts photocatalytic efficiency through hot electron injection and improved reaction kinetics.
- Key factors influencing LSPR include nanoparticle characteristics and the surrounding medium.
- LSPR shows promise in diverse applications like water splitting and CO2 reduction.
Conclusions:
- LSPR is a crucial strategy for designing efficient photocatalysts.
- Further optimization of LSPR systems is needed for advanced energy and environmental applications.
- Continued research into LSPR mechanisms and applications will drive innovation in photocatalysis.
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