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I am from Wallingford, CT and I went to Sacred Heart Academy in Hamden, CT. I enjoy reading, embroidery and crocheting in my free time. I plan to apply to medical school after finishing my undergraduate education with goals of becoming an oncologist.

Exploration of Plasmonic WO3-X Nanocrystals Through Various Microwave Methods

Abstract

Nanoparticles are an emerging field in the world of chemistry with their distinct features and applications. There are various methods to synthesize and clean nanoparticles. In synthesizing WO3-x nanoparticles we investigate various synthesis and microwave methods as well the impact they made on the observed Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR) and full width at half max (FWHM). We tested various microwave conditions such as open to air vs closed to air and constant power vs pulsing and their adequacy in having a visible LSPR. With this research, we will know more about effectively using nanoparticles for application in various fields such as biomedicine, materials chemistry, and more.

Keywords: Nanoparticles, Plasmon, LSPR, FWHM