World Scientific Reference on Plasmonic Nanomaterials

The following sections are included:

• Preface by Editor-in-Chief
• Preface by Volume Editor
• Contents

The following sections are included:

• Introduction
• DNA Functionalized Metal Nanoparticles
• Assembly of Nanoparticles for Plasmon Coupling
• Motion of Nanoparticles for Active Plasmonics
• Outlook
• Acknowledgements
• References

The following sections are included:

• Introduction
• From DNA to DNA Self-Assembly
• Tuning of Optical Properties via Self-Assembly
• DNA-Based Self-Assembly
• Spectroscopy
• Current Challenges and Future Perspectives
• Acknowledgements
• References

The following sections are included:

• Introduction
• Why Peptides?
• Peptide Scaffolds for Nanoparticle Superstructures
• Conclusions and Outlook
• References

The following sections are included:

• Introduction
• Polymer-Enable Self-Assembly of PNCs
• Self-Assembly of Polymeric Ligand-Coated PNC in Colloid Solution
• Conclusion
• References

The following sections are included:

• Introduction
• Preparation Methods for Assembling Plasmonic Nanostructures
• Conclusion
• References

The following sections are included:

• Introduction
• Characterization Techniques in Real Space
• Characterization Techniques in Reciprocal Space
• Perspectives
• References

The following sections are included:

• Introduction
• Surface Modification
• Template
• Properties of NPs Self-assembly
• References

The following sections are included:

• Introduction
• Near-Field Effects in Plasmonic Nanostructures
• Hot Spots in Nanoparticles and their Assemblies
• Conclusions
• References

Two-dimensional (2D) plasmonic nanoassemblies have recently attracted growing attention due to their sophisticated structural features, multi-functional properties, and emerging applications in sensing science, anti-counterfeit solutions, nanophotonics, separation science, and catalysis. In this chapter, we cover the key methodologies developed to date with regards to precise synthesis of constituent building blocks and rational design of ordered nanoassemblies with reasonable internal and overall structural control. This is followed by the detailed discussions of the key parameters including the role of surface-capping ligands and their lattice structures. Finally, the properties and applications of 2D plasmonic nanoassemblies are described.

The following sections are included:

• Introduction
• Thiols vs. NHCs to Bind Metal NPs
• Methods for Polymer NHC-Functionalized Plasmonic NPs
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgments
• References

The following section is included:

• Index