Atomically precise metal nanoclusters (MNCs) have gained tremendous research interest in
recent years due to their extraordinary properties. The molecular-like properties that …

The size of metal nanoparticles (NPs) is crucial in their biomedical applications. Although
abundant studies on the size effects of metal NPs in the range of 2–100 nm have been …

Thiolate (SR)-protected metal clusters have been extensively studied by using various
structural analysis methods since the start of research into these clusters. We have also …

The design of functional interfaces is central to both fundamental and applied research in
materials science and energy technology. We introduce a new, broadly applicable …

The organization of matter from its constitutive units recruits intermediate states with
distinctive degrees of self‐association and molecular order. Existing as clusters, droplets …

Developing highly active alloy catalysts that surpass the performance of platinum group
metals in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is critical in electrocatalysis. Gold-based …

Core–shell heterostructures have been utilized as a catalyst that is thermally stable and
exhibits a synergistic effect between core and shell, resulting in increased catalytic activity …

Recently, we have developed a synthetic method of ultrathin gold nanorods (AuUNRs) with
a fixed diameter of∼ 1.8 nm and variable lengths in the range of 6–400 nm. It was reported …

Metallic clusters and nanoparticles display unique optical, electronic, and chemical
properties compared to their bulk counterparts. These properties are influenced by its …

In the realm of catalysis, small nanoparticles have been an area of interest due to their high
surface-to-volume ratio. This is even more so with gold nanoparticles in that gold only …