The ATRP initiator was introduced onto the surface of SiO 2 nanoparticles, as shown in Scheme 1a. SiO 2 nanoparticles (5.0 g) were dispersed in dehydrated toluene (25 ml) by sonication. APTES (2.7 ml, ...
Plasmonic metal nanostructures (e.g., Au, Cu, Pt, Ru) have attracted considerable attention in photothermal catalysis due to their unique capabilities in light-field regulation and energy conversion.