Plasmonic Core‐Shell Nanostructures Enhanced Spectroscopies

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Comprehensive Summary Core‐shell nanostructures constituted by a plasmonic core and an ultrathin shell have drawn enormous attentions in enhanced spectroscopies, catalysis, energy, and other fields because of their splendid properties such as multifunctionality, stability, and adjustability. In this article, we summarized the endeavors made by our group in the past decade about the core‐shell nanostructures in the shell‐isolated nanoparticle‐enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SHINERS) and plasmon‐enhanced spectroscopies. Meanwhile, the potential challenges and perspectives about core‐shell nanostructures in spectroscopies have also been proposed. Thus, we believe this article would provide an avenue for a comprehensive understanding of enhanced spectroscopies with core‐shell nanostructures. What is the most favorite and original chemistry developed in your research group?? Core‐shell nanostructure enhanced Raman spectroscopy for surface analysis. How do you get into this specific field? Could you please share some experiences with our readers?? I started the studies on Raman spectroscopy since I was a Ph.D. candidate. I think most researchers should concentrate on specific fields, especially those that can hardly be solved by others, and make constant research on them. How do you supervise your students?? First, give highly challenging or unique topics to students. Then, make detailed plans for them and supervise them to execute the plans. What is the most important personality for scientific research?? Insistence and diligence. What are your hobbies? What's your favorite book(s)? Playing computer games. My favorite book is State of Divinity (笑傲江湖), by Louis Cha. What is your favorite journal(s)? The journals report systematic and pioneer works on chemistry, materials, or energy, etc.