Extremely small metal clusters composed of noble metal atoms (M) have orbitals similar to
those of atoms and therefore can be thought of as artificial atoms or superatoms. If these …

Fine metal clusters have attracted much attention from the viewpoints of both basic and
applied science for many years because of their unique physical/chemical properties and …

In photoluminescence (PL) quenching and triplet fusion upconversion experiments with
fluorescent organic-molecule quenchers, it was revealed that a rod-shaped, phosphine-and …

Numerous reports hitherto show that the photoluminescence (PL) properties of metal
nanoclusters (NCs) can be enhanced by alloying the metal cores. In particular …

The phenomenon of photon upconversion (UC), generating high-energy photons from low-
energy photons, has attracted significant attention. In particular, triplet–triplet annihilation …

Quantum‐confined Au nanoclusters exhibit molecule‐like properties, including atomic
precision and discrete energy levels. The electrical conductivity of Au nanocluster films can …

Atomically precise nanoclusters (NCs) with fascinating physicochemical characteristics
different from their nanoparticles (NPs) counterparts have gained increasing attention in …

Metal nanoclusters (NCs) are ultra-small nanoparticles intermediate in size between small
molecule complexes and nanoparticles. NCs with tunable surface functionality feature …

Metal nanoclusters have gained prominence in nanomaterials sciences, owing to their
atomic precision, structural regularity, and unique chemical composition. Additionally, the …

Comprehensive Summary Ultrasmall atomically precise thiolate‐protected gold
nanoclusters with surface open sites are crucial for practical applications in catalysis …