Atomically precise gold clusters are highly desirable due to their well‐defined structure
which allows the study of structure–property relationships. In addition, they have potential in …

Fluorescent silver nanoclusters (few atoms, quantum sized) have attracted much attention as
promising substitutes for conventional fluorophores. Due to their unique environmental …

Metal nanoclusters (NCs), composed of a metal core and protecting ligands, show promising
potentials as enzyme mimics for producing fuels, pharmaceuticals, and valuable chemicals …

Photocatalytic alkene synthesis can involve electron and energy transfer processes. The
structure of the photocatalyst can be used to control the rate of the energy transfer, providing …

Out of the plethora of sensors being developed using carbon dots, the use of green
alternatives with the potential of multi-functionality is still in its infancy. In view of this, the …

We use tandem HPLC-mass spectrometry with in-line spectroscopy to identify silver atom
numbers, NAg, of 10 to 21 in visible-to infrared-emitting Ag: DNA complexes stabilized by …

Atomic structure of a recently synthesized ligand-covered cluster Au24 (SR) 20 [J. Phys.
Chem. Lett., 2010, 1, 1003] is resolved based on the developed classical force-field based …

Using density functional theory calculations, the geometric structure of Au25 (SPh) 18− is
found to have S 6 symmetry. The electronic structure of this particle is affected by a splitting …

Ligand-protected metal clusters possess hybrid properties that seamlessly combine an
inorganic core with an organic ligand shell, imparting them exceptional chemical flexibility …

Fluorescent C-dots have drawn increasing attention due to their superior properties such as
high aqueous solubility, optical absorptivity, favorable biocompatibility and appreciable …