Photothermal Nanomaterials: A Powerful Light-to-Heat Converter

All forms of energy follow the law of conservation of energy, by which they can be neither created nor destroyed. Light-to-heat conversion as a traditional yet constantly evolving means of converting light into thermal energy has been of enduring appeal to researchers and the public. With the continuous development of advanced nanotechnologies, a variety of photothermal nanomaterials have been endowed with excellent light harvesting and photothermal conversion capabilities for exploring fascinating and prospective applications. Herein we review the latest progresses on photothermal nanomaterials, with a focus on their underlying mechanisms as powerful light-to-heat converters. We present an extensive catalogue…

• NN
  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Award: 62205223
• RG
  Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee

  Award: 14302322
• NS
  Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province

  Awards: 2023A1515011455, 2023A1515012912
• CU
  Chinese University of Hong Kong

  Award: UDF 01002665
• BA
  Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province

  Award: 2022A1515010247