Recent advances in synthesis and properties of silver nanoclusters
Xiaolin Liu,
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Taeyoung Ki,
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Guocheng Deng
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Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(26), P. 12329 - 12344
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Achieving
atomic
precision
in
nanostructured
materials
is
essential
for
comprehending
formation
mechanisms
and
elucidating
structure-property
relationships.
Within
the
realm
of
nanoscience
technology,
atomically
precise
ligand-protected
noble
metal
nanoclusters
(NCs)
have
emerged
as
a
rapidly
expanding
area
interest.
These
clusters
manifest
quantum
confinement-induced
optoelectronic,
photophysical,
chemical
properties,
along
with
remarkable
catalytic
capabilities.
Among
coinage
metals,
silver
distinguishes
itself
fabrication
stable
nanoclusters,
primarily
due
to
its
cost-effectiveness
compared
gold.
This
minireview
provides
an
overview
recent
advancements
since
2020
synthetic
methodologies
ligand
selections
toward
attaining
NCs
boasting
minimum
two
free
valence
electrons.
Additionally,
it
explores
strategies
fine-tuning
optical
properties.
The
discussion
extends
surface
reactivity,
how
exposure
ligands,
heat,
light
induces
transformations
size
structure.
Of
paramount
significance
are
applications
reactions
energy
conversion,
supplemented
by
in-depth
mechanistic
insights.
Furthermore,
review
delineates
challenges
outlines
future
directions
NC
field,
eye
design
new
functional
prospective
diverse
technologies,
including
optoelectronics,
fine
synthesis.
Language: Английский
Epitaxial Growth of Silver Clusters from Ag57 to Ag72 via Laminating Multiple Different Anion Templates
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
The
established
capability
of
anion
templates
in
precisely
manipulating
the
size,
geometry,
and
function
metal
clusters
is
well
acknowledged.
However,
development
a
systematic
methodology
for
orchestrating
assembly
silver
clusters,
particularly
those
encompassing
multiple
distinct
types
templates,
remains
elusive
due
to
formidable
synthetic
challenge.
In
this
work,
we
report
two
novel
Ag57
Ag72,
using
three
different
respectively.
features
gyroscope-like
monovalent
cation
with
an
Ag
Language: Английский
Epitaxial Growth of Silver Clusters from Ag57 to Ag72 via Laminating Multiple Different Anion Templates
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Abstract
The
established
capability
of
anion
templates
in
precisely
manipulating
the
size,
geometry,
and
function
metal
clusters
is
well
acknowledged.
However,
development
a
systematic
methodology
for
orchestrating
assembly
silver
clusters,
particularly
those
encompassing
multiple
distinct
types
templates,
remains
elusive
due
to
formidable
synthetic
challenge.
In
this
work,
we
report
two
novel
Ag57
Ag72
,
using
three
different
respectively.
features
gyroscope‐like
monovalent
cation
with
an
Ag
3
triangle
core
sandwiched
by
one
[SiW
9
O
34
]
10−
triad
Cl
−
templates.
By
intentionally
introducing
third
template,
SO
4
2−
structure
expanded
unprecedented
(with
15
atoms
epitaxially
grown
on
top
)
resembling
tumbler,
inside
which
layers
are
laminated
seven
parallel
respect
longitudinal
orientation.
It
noteworthy
that
exhibits
remarkable
structural
complexity
represents
pioneering
achievement
as
first
cluster
incorporating
addition,
demonstrates
significant
advantage
over
particular
terms
applications
such
luminescent
thermometers
remote
laser
ignition.
This
work
not
only
broadens
horizon
precise
control
structures
through
integration
hetero‐anions
but
also
lays
solid
foundation
potential
optical
future.
Language: Английский
Effect of Ni‐Doping on the Optical, Structural, and Electrochemical Properties of Ag29 Nanoclusters
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 24, 2024
Abstract
Atomically
precise
metal
nanoclusters
(NCs)
can
be
compositionally
controlled
at
the
single‐atom
level,
but
understanding
structure‐property
correlations
is
required
for
tailoring
specific
optical
properties.
Here,
impact
of
Ni
atom
doping
on
optical,
structural,
and
electrochemical
properties
atomically
1,3‐benzene
dithiol
(BDT)
protected
Ag
29
NCs
studied.
The
Ni‐doped
(NiAg
28
12
)
NCs,
are
synthesized
using
a
co‐reduction
method
characterized
electrospray
ionization
mass
spectrometry
(ESI
MS),
ion
mobility
(IMS),
X‐ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
(XPS).
Only
single
achieved
despite
changing
precursor
concentration.
in
exhibits
enhanced
thermal
stability,
electrocatalytic
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
compared
to
parent
NCs.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
predict
geometry
NiAg
DFT
also
used
study
systematic
effect
metals
such
as
Au,
Cu,
Pt
into
suggests
that
with
Pt,
d
atomic
orbitals
contribute
creating
superatomic
orbitals,
which
not
seen
other
dopants
or
cluster.
emission
mechanism
dominated
by
charge
transfer
from
ligands
core
cluster
regardless
dopant.
Language: Английский