We demonstrate a generic approach for the synthesis of single-crystal complex oxide nanostructures of various structure types, such as perovskites, spinels, monoclinic, corundum, CaF(2) structured, tetragonal, and even metal hydroxides. The method is based on a reaction between a metallic salt and a metallic oxide in a solution of composite-hydroxide eutectic at approximately 200 degrees C and ...

Plasmon hybridization theory has been an invaluable tool in advancing our understanding of the optical properties of metallic nanostructures. Through the prism of molecular orbital theory, it allows one to interpret complex structures as "plasmonic molecules" and easily predict and engineer their electromagnetic response. However, this formalism is limited to conducting particles. Here, we pres...

We present a comprehensive overview of chirality and its optical manifestation in plasmonic nanosystems and nanostructures. We discuss top-down fabricated structures that range from solid metallic nanostructures to groupings of metallic nanoparticles arranged in three dimensions. We also present the large variety of bottom-up synthesized structures. Using DNA, peptides, or other scaffolds, comp...

The interactions of SCNwith aurothiomalate (AuStm) in aqueous solution were studied by 13C NMR spectroscopy. The AuStm remains polymerized in the presence of SCN-, however, SeCNbinds to AuStm forming the NCSe-Au-Stmcomplex. This complex initially disproportionates to give Au(SeCN)2and Au(Stm)2-. The Au(SeCN)2specie eventually decomposes to give metallic gold and metallic selenium (or selenium a...