Heterogeneous catalysts represent the backbone of many industrial processes and thus
have a considerable societal impact. The active sites of these heterogeneous catalysts are …

N-Heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) have become one of the most widely studied class of
ligands in molecular chemistry and have found applications in fields as varied as catalysis …

N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) represent one of the most important organic ligands in
coordination chemistry, and have been recently attracting increasing attention in …

The discovery of N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) revolutionized organometallic chemistry
due to their strong metal–ligand bonds. These strong bonds also lend enhanced stability to …

Controlling the size and surface functionalization of nanoparticles (NPs) can lead to
improved properties and applicability. Herein, we demonstrate the efficiency of the metal …

Tuning the binding mode of N-heterocyclic carbenes on metal surfaces is crucial for the
development of new functional materials. To understand the impact of alkyl side groups on …

Self‐assembled monolayers (SAMs) of N‐heterocyclic olefins (NHOs) have been prepared
on Au (111) and their thermal stability, adsorption geometry, and molecular order were …

Herein, we describe the synthesis of a toroidal Au10 cluster stabilized by N-heterocyclic
carbene and halide ligands via reduction of the corresponding NHC–Au–X complexes (X …

Gold nanomaterials have widespread applications across multiple areas of science and
technology. Sulfur-containing ligands (thiols and thioethers) have been traditionally used as …

Although N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) have been demonstrated as suitable ligands for
the stabilisation of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) through a variety of methods, the manner in …