journal article·2025-11Open access

Synthesis of Free‐Standing Alloyed Plasmonic Zr x Hf 1‐x N Nanoparticles

Blaine G. Fiss, Mita Dasog

Small· Volume 21· Issue 45

Abstract

Abstract Transition metal nitride nanomaterials are emerging as promising candidates for applications in photochemistry and plasmonics due to their stability and tunable optoelectronic properties. While single transition metal containing nitrides have been extensively studied, experimental reports on mixed‐metal systems remain scarce, especially for plasmonic applications. Here, a bottom‐up synthesis of mixed zirconium–hafnium nitride nanoparticles with the general formula A x B 1‐x N is reported. Precise control over metal composition is achieved by varying the ratios of metal halide precursors, enabling systematic tuning of the resulting nanomaterial composition and their optical properties. This approach offers a pathway toward the rational design of multimetallic plasmonic nitrides for advanced photonic applications.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Metal and Thin Film Mechanics · Semiconductor materials and devices · Boron and Carbon Nanomaterials Research

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Affiliations

Department of Chemistry Dalhousie University 6274 Coburg Road Halifax NS B3H 4R2 Canada

Funding

Killam Trusts · Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

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