Noble metal-metal oxide hybrid nanoparticles: fundamentals and applications

This volume sets out concepts and emerging applications of hybrid nanoparticles in biomedicine, antibacterial, energy storage and electronics.

The hybridisation of noble metals (Gold, Silver, Palladium and Platinum) with metal-oxide nanoparticles exhibits superior features when compared to individual nanoparticles.

In some cases, metal oxides act as semiconductors, such as nano zinc oxide or titanium oxide nanoparticles, where their hybridisation with silver nanoparticles, enhanced significantly their photocatalytic efficiency.