Design and Fabrication of Plasmonic Nanomaterials Based on Gold Nanorod Supercrystals

We describe in this review our approach toward the rational development of functional nanomaterials (or nanodevices). In particular, we focus on a current “study case” that we believe represents a good example. Practical and technical details will play a central role in the manuscript, but the reader will be referred to the original publications for a complete description of methods and materials characterization. In our view, this example comprises methodologies and experimental pros and cons that can be applied to other projects.