The excitation of the localized surface plasmon leads to the generation of highly localized electric field. Within the
field, the huge field gradient can manipulate molecular behavior, resulting in possible modulation of chemical reactions at
electrified interfaces with plasmon-active metal nanostructures. In this study, we have observed the effect of the
plasmonic excitation on the plasmon-induced hydrogen evolution reactions. Through various photoelectrochemical
measurements, the appearance of the unique molecular process has been observed through the examination of the isotopic
effect. In addition, the functionalization of the plasmonic electrode using the molecular catalyst has also been examined.
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