illustration of solvated electron production via plasmonic resonance (IMAGE)

Rice University

illustration of solvated electron production via plasmonic resonance

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When scientists shine low-intensity near-ultraviolet light on metal nanoparticles, electrons in the nanoparticles oscillate. This oscillation, referred to as a plasmon, can give the electrons enough energy to emit into the surrounding solution.

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