Morphological Control: Properties and Applications of Metal Nanostructures

Abstract

Metal nanomaterials with special physicochemical and plasmatic properties have a wide range of applications in various fields including catalysts, plasmon devices, spectroscopy, fuel cell, and various sensors including chemical, colorimetric, and fluorescence sensors. These applications are made possible by controlling the morphology and properties of nanostructures and increasing their selectivity. Various methods have been developed for the synthesis of metal nanostructures, including the use of prefabricated patterns or hard templates such as anodic aluminum oxide and soft molds such as cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB).