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Our
current research interests
focus on

(1) New plasmonic nanoparticles;

(2) Plasmonic control of 2D excitons;

(3) Chiral plasmonic nanoparticles;

(4) Plasmonically powered nitrogen fixation.

These projects are highly interdisciplinary. We aim at both fundamental scientific understanding and technological applications. We warmly welcome students who are interested in the topics above to apply for PhD study in physics or MSE in our group. Students who join our group will have rich opportunities to learn among students with diverse academic backgrounds.

Our department is running an early admission process for 2024 entry for PhD applicants in physics and MSE. The application deadline is 20 June 2023. Please CLICK HERE for the detailed information. You are very welcome to apply for PhD study in our group through this early admission process.

Recent News

2023

2023-07-04

Bitten Gold Nanoparticles

We developed a method for the synthesis of bitten Au nanoparticles. Each nanoparticle has an irregular cavity on it. The individual bitten Au nanoparticles exhibit chiroptical responses. This work is published on Small (2023, 19, 2301476).

2023-06-25

Chiral Au Nanotriskelions

We developed a halide-assisted approach for the synthesis of chiral Au nanoskelions. The chiral Au nanoparticles have a threefold rotational symmetry. The work is published on Nature Communications (2023, 14, 3783). It is featured in the focus of Materials Science and Chemistry by Nature Communications.

2023-05-24

Orientation-Dependent Plasmon-Exciton Coupling

We studied the coupling between the 2D excitons in WS2 monolayer and the plasmons of differently oriented Au nanocups. The work is published on ACS Nano (2023, 17, 2356).

2021

2021-07-24

How to Use Excited Plasmon Energy Efficiently

We contributed a perspective on how to use excited plasmon energy efficiently (ACS Nano 2021, 10.1021/acsnano.1c02627).

2021-07-24

Plasma-Reshaping Au Nanoplates

Au nanoplates can be reshaped by plasma treatment. The reshaping process is gas- and facet-dependent. ACS Nano 2021, 15, 9860.

2021-01-23

Nanoantennas for Directional Light Control

Plasmonic and dielectric nanoantennas for directional light control are reviewed (Adv. Opt. Mater. 2021, 9, 2001081).

2020

2020-10-06

Hollow C3N4 Spheres for N2 Photofixation

Nitrogen-deficient, hollow mesoporous carbon nitride nanospheres with embedded gold nanoparticles are synthesized for efficient nitrogen photofixation (J. Mater. Chem. A 2020, 8, 16218).

2020-08-07

Gold Nanonails for SEIRA

Gold nanonails are synthesized for enhancing the infrared vibration signals of molecules (Nanoscale Horizons 2020, 5, 1200).

We supply high-quality noble metal nanocrystals.

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