Probing Hot Electron Behaviors by Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy
Summary: Light-excited energetic electrons, or so-called hot electrons (HEs), in plasmonic metal nanostructures have received much attention in the past few years. Plasmonic metal nanostructures, acting as light absorbers with higher efficiency and adjustability than dye molecules and inorganic semi...
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| author | Jing-Liang Yang Hong-Jia Wang Hua Zhang Zhong-Qun Tian Jian-Feng Li |
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| description | Summary: Light-excited energetic electrons, or so-called hot electrons (HEs), in plasmonic metal nanostructures have received much attention in the past few years. Plasmonic metal nanostructures, acting as light absorbers with higher efficiency and adjustability than dye molecules and inorganic semiconductors, can generate HEs under specific light conditions. However, the overall efficiency of the plasmonic systems remain unsatisfactory. Therefore, it is important to study the generation and transfer processes of plasmon-induced HEs, which are necessary for efficient plasmon-enhanced applications. In this review, we summarize the basic concepts and mechanisms of HE generation and transportation, then highlight the use of in situ surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) as a probe for HE-induced chemical reactions. We also discuss the opportunities and remaining challenges in promoting fundamental understanding of, and practical applications for, HEs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8cac78f00de3465d983eb8fa8bebe92a2022-12-22T03:00:06ZengElsevierCell Reports Physical Science2666-38642020-09-0119100184Probing Hot Electron Behaviors by Surface-Enhanced Raman SpectroscopyJing-Liang Yang0Hong-Jia Wang1Hua Zhang2Zhong-Qun Tian3Jian-Feng Li4College of Physical Science and Technology, College of Materials, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Energy, Fujian Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, ChinaCollege of Physical Science and Technology, College of Materials, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Energy, Fujian Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, ChinaCollege of Physical Science and Technology, College of Materials, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Energy, Fujian Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; Corresponding authorCollege of Physical Science and Technology, College of Materials, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Energy, Fujian Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, ChinaCollege of Physical Science and Technology, College of Materials, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Energy, Fujian Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; Corresponding authorSummary: Light-excited energetic electrons, or so-called hot electrons (HEs), in plasmonic metal nanostructures have received much attention in the past few years. Plasmonic metal nanostructures, acting as light absorbers with higher efficiency and adjustability than dye molecules and inorganic semiconductors, can generate HEs under specific light conditions. However, the overall efficiency of the plasmonic systems remain unsatisfactory. Therefore, it is important to study the generation and transfer processes of plasmon-induced HEs, which are necessary for efficient plasmon-enhanced applications. In this review, we summarize the basic concepts and mechanisms of HE generation and transportation, then highlight the use of in situ surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) as a probe for HE-induced chemical reactions. We also discuss the opportunities and remaining challenges in promoting fundamental understanding of, and practical applications for, HEs.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666386420301958 |
| spellingShingle | Jing-Liang Yang Hong-Jia Wang Hua Zhang Zhong-Qun Tian Jian-Feng Li Probing Hot Electron Behaviors by Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Cell Reports Physical Science |
| title | Probing Hot Electron Behaviors by Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy |
| title_full | Probing Hot Electron Behaviors by Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy |
| title_fullStr | Probing Hot Electron Behaviors by Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Probing Hot Electron Behaviors by Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy |
| title_short | Probing Hot Electron Behaviors by Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy |
| title_sort | probing hot electron behaviors by surface enhanced raman spectroscopy |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666386420301958 |
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