Influence of dielectric coating on the sensing performance of Au nanoparticles: simulations and a novel analytical model for sensing factor
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OpenAlex topics: Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications · Plasmonic and Surface Plasmon Research · Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications
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