目次

General Introduction.- Plasmonics Properties, Stability and Chemical Reactivity of Metal Nanoparticles – A Literature Review.- Self-Assembly of Silver Nanoparticles with Sub-Nanometer Separation.- Quantum Plasmon Resonances Controlled by Molecular Tunnel Junctions.- Stability of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles under Electron Beam Irradiation.- Real-Time Imaging of Chemical Reaction between Gold and Silver Nanoparticles.- Real-Time Imaging of Au@Ag Core-Shell Nanoparticles Formation.- General Conclusions & Outlook.