Photochemical Frontiers of Noble Metal Nanomaterials
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 December 2025 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editor
Interests: gold nanoclusters; thiolate; catenane; ion mobility; DFT calculations; tumor biomarker; cancer diagnostics; molecular diagnostics of cancer; liganded noble metal quantum nanocluster; precision medicine; bioimaging; contrast agents; nonlinear optics; two-photon-excited fluorescence
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in the design, synthesis, and photochemical applications of noble metal nanomaterials—particularly those composed of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These nanostructures continue to attract considerable attention due to their unique electronic properties, surface plasmon resonance (SPR), catalytic activity, and electron transfer capabilities, placing them at the forefront of photochemical and photophysical research.
We welcome contributions that explore fundamental photophysical processes, light-driven interactions, photocatalysis, plasmon-enhanced energy conversion, and hybrid systems incorporating noble metals with semiconductors or organic materials. Special emphasis will be placed on innovative strategies for optimizing performance in solar energy harvesting, photocatalytic environmental remediation, and biosensing applications.
The Special Issue “Photochemical Frontiers of Noble Metal Nanomaterials” seeks to provide a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue, bridging nanotechnology, physical chemistry, and photochemistry. Both experimental and theoretical studies are encouraged, particularly those that deepen mechanistic understanding or introduce novel characterization techniques relevant to noble metal-based photochemistry. By showcasing cutting-edge research, this Special Issue aims to identify emerging directions and foster collaborations that will accelerate the development of next-generation noble metal nanotechnologies for photochemical applications.
We look forward to your contribution.
Dr. Martina Perić Bakulić
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- noble metal nanomaterials
- photocatalysis
- surface plasmon resonance (SPR)
- plasmon-enhanced photochemistry
- gold and silver nanostructures
- electron transfer dynamics
- light-driven reactions
- bio-nano hybrid nanostructures
- solar energy conversion
- photochemical environmental remediation
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