Unveiling the Potential Photothermal Activity of Vanadium Carbide for Driving Chemical Reactions.

Photothermally activated chemical reactions play a pivotal role in a wide range of applications, highlighting the need for efficient photothermal agents. The photothermal effect, which utilizes dominant nonradiative deexcitation mechanisms, has been extensively demonstrated in nanoscale systems, including plasmonic metals, inorganic semiconductors, organic materials, and polymers. However, the development of these photothermal materials often requires intricate fabrication and separation techniques, presenting significant challenges for practical implementation.