Size and Shape Control of Colloidal Aluminum Nanocrystals for UV Plasmonics Applications

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dc.contributor.advisorHalas, Naomi J
dc.creatorMcClain, Michael J
dc.date.accessioned2017-08-01T18:38:43Z
dc.date.available2018-05-01T05:01:08Z
dc.date.created2017-05
dc.date.issued2017-04-19
dc.date.submittedMay 2017
dc.date.updated2017-08-01T18:38:43Z
dc.description.abstractMetallic nanocrystals show tremendous promise in photocatalysis, distillation, and chemical sensing applications. This is due to their nique optical properties that arise from the collective oscillation of the conduction electroncs known as the plasmon resonance. However, most nanocrystal research is on noble metals such as gold or silver which have issues for larger scale applications because of their cost and intrinsic properties. For example, gold works well for visible and near-IR applications but cannot support an ultraviolet plasmon resonance due to interband transitions. The UV region is of great interest for many applications including ultrasensitive detection of organic molecules, photocatalysis, sterilization, and remediation. While silver can support a UV plasmon resonance it is prone to complete oxidation. In this thesis, I demonstrate size and shape control of colloidal aluminum nanocrystals.
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dc.identifier.citationMcClain, Michael J. "Size and Shape Control of Colloidal Aluminum Nanocrystals for UV Plasmonics Applications." (2017) Diss., Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/96110">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/96110</a>.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/96110
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.subjectNanoparticle synthesis
dc.subjectnanocrystal
dc.subjectaluminum
dc.subjectplasmonics
dc.subjectaluminum hydride
dc.titleSize and Shape Control of Colloidal Aluminum Nanocrystals for UV Plasmonics Applications
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialText
thesis.degree.departmentChemistry
thesis.degree.disciplineNatural Sciences
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy
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