Asymmetric coupling of Au nanospheres on TiO2 nanochannel membranes for NIR-gated artificial ionic nanochannels†
Abstract
Au nanoparticles were asymmetrically fabricated at one tip of TiO2 nanochannels by combining a photocatalytic reaction and limited penetration of light. Using the asymmetrical nanochannel-based membrane as a plasma absorber, near-infrared-gated artificial ionic nanochannels were designed.