The prestigious journal Advanced Materials has issued a "Hall of Fame series of invited-only review articles, which showcases the outstanding achievements of leading international researchers in the field of materials science". The Bionanoplasmonics Laboratory at CIC biomaGUNE is part of this inaugural Hall of Fame with the review article Silica–Coated Plasmonic Metal Nanoparticles in Action. We hope you will enjoy reading it!

Hall of Fame Highlight: Luis Liz-Marzán

Silica‐Coated Plasmonic Metal Nanoparticles in Action

Hanske C, Sanz-Ortiz MN, Liz-Marzán LM. Silica-Coated Plasmonic Metal Nanoparticles in Action. Advanced Materials. 2018;30(27):1707003. doi: 10.1002/adma.201707003

Metal/silica nanocomposites have been under intensive investigation for over 20 years. Besides the development of a wide array of synthesis strategies for the preparation of highly regular hybrid plasmonic nanoparticles, a considerable number of practical applications are presented in sensing, theranostics, catalysis, and photovoltaics. An overview of the recent advances in the design and utilization of such materials is provided.