Plasmonic catalysis is a process that utilizes localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPRs) to enhance catalytic reactions. It primarily involves the interaction of light with metallic nanoparticles, typically made from noble metals like gold or silver, which can sustain surface plasmons. These are coherent oscillations of free electrons at the surface of the nanoparticles when they are excited by electromagnetic radiation, usually in the visible to near-infrared range.
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