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Title: Plasmonic hot-carriers and their applications: opinion
The generation of nonequilibrium hot-carriers from the decay of surface plasmons has been attracting intense research attention in the last decade due to both the fundamental aspects of extreme light-matter interactions and potential practical applications. Here, we overview the physics associated with plasmon-assisted hot-carrier generation and outline the key applications of hot-carrier processes for photodetection, photovoltaics and photocatalysis. We also discuss the recent developments in employing molecular tunnel junctions as barriers for extracting hot-carriers and provide an outlook on the potential of this emerging field for sustainable energy.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2029553
PAR ID:
10371974
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
Optical Society of America
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Optical Materials Express
Volume:
11
Issue:
11
ISSN:
2159-3930
Format(s):
Medium: X Size: Article No. 3827
Size(s):
Article No. 3827
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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