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Ye Su1, Han Meng1, Hongyi Gao*
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2026.100918
ABSTRACT
Despite its high performance, practical implementation of the TiN-RuPt system faces challenges regarding the high cost of noble metals and the potential for particle sintering during long-term operation[8,9]. Future directions should explore non-metallic plasmonic antennas, such as alternative transition metal nitrides (ZrN, HfN) or carbides, to reduce capital costs and improve durability[10]. This work exemplifies how rational integration of plasmonic light‑harvesting units with tailored bimetallic active sites can drive multi‑step selective oxidations under mild, base‑free conditions. It provides a compelling blueprint for the design of solar‑driven catalytic systems for sustainable chemical synthesis and biomass valorization.