Temperature-Dependent Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance in Gallium Nanoparticles
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Published on: July 21, 2018
Vijay Bhooshan Kumar1, Amit Kumar Sahu2, Aharon Gedanken1
1Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Department of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel.
Abstract:
The plasmonic characteristics of gallium nanoparticles of varying sizes were explored, with a particular focus on a novel nanometallic form of gallium. We investigate the temperature-dependent plasmonic response of these particles, revealing a unique behavior: gallium nanoparticles lose their plasmonic resonance upon heating and cooling. This reversible plasmonic modulation is accompanied by notable phase stability across a wide temperature range and resistance to ambient air exposure. Our findings highlight the spectral tunability and robustness of gallium-based plasmonic systems, suggesting their strong potential for integration into next-generation nanoscale devices and applications, where dynamic thermal control is advantageous.

