Correction: Photonic hook formation in near-infrared with MXene TiC nanoparticles.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1039/D0NA00485E.].

Photonic hook formation in near-infrared with MXene TiC nanoparticles.

MXenes, a recently developed class of 2D materials, have attracted considerable attention because of their graphene-like but highly tunable properties. It appears that the metallic properties of MXene titanium carbide are pronounced in near-infrared with well-defined localised surface plasmon resonance (LSPR). Here, we report on a curved photonic nanojet, known as the photonic hook, applied on a titanium carbide nanoparticle for the particle's optomechanical manipulation.

Temperature mediated 'photonic hook' nanoparticle manipulator with pulsed illumination.

Optical forces applied on an object or cell in a non-destructive manner have revolutionised scientific instruments. Optical tweezers and atomic traps are just two representative examples. Curved forces such as photonic hooks are of particular interest for non-destructive manipulation; however, they are extremely weak in low-contrast media.