Gold Nanoparticles for Physics, Chemistry and Biology offers an overview of recent research into gold nanoparticles, covering their discovery, usage and contemporary practical applications. This Second Edition begins with a history of over 2000 years of the use of gold nanoparticles, with a review of the specific properties that make gold unique. Updated chapters include gold nanoparticle preparation methods, plasmon resonance and thermo-optical properties, catalytic properties, and future technological applications. New chapters have been included, and the growing impact of plasmonics in research has been revealed, with an introduction to quantum plasmonics, plasmon-assisted catalysis, and electro-photon conversion. The growing field of nanoparticles for health is also addressed with a study of gold nanoparticles as radiosensibleisers for radiotherapy and gold nanoparticle functionalisation. This new edition also considers the relevance of bimetallic nanoparticles for specific applications. World-class scientists provide the most up-to-date findings for an introduction to gold nanoparticles within the related areas of chemistry, biology, material science, optics and physics. It is perfectly suited to advanced-level students and researchers looking to enhance their knowledge in the study of gold nanoparticles.

Includes bibliographical references and index.