Another direction of Hooshmand Lab specializes in developing advanced plasmonic
nanostructures with precise geometry and tunable plasmonic properties to innovate in the field of photocatalysis. The urgent demand for catalysts capable of accelerating crucial reactions such as water splitting and CO2 conversion into fuels highlights the criticality of our work. Our research aims to harness these nanostructures across the electromagnetic spectrum, revolutionizing applications in nanocatalysis, biocatalysis, and nanomedicine.
These nanostructures concentrate electromagnetic fields, enhance Raman scattering, and efficiently convert photon energy into heat, thereby facilitating highly efficient chemical reactions. Our approach integrates computational tools such as density functional theory (DFT) to predict catalyst activity, complemented by experimental endeavors aimed at optimizing plasmon-induced photocatalytic efficiency.