Atomically Precise Metal Nanoclusters for Luminescence, Sensing and Catalysis
This research community focuses on the synthesis and application of atomically precise metal nanoclusters, primarily composed of gold, silver, and copper, to create materials with specific optical, sensing, and catalytic properties.
The work centers on controlling the exact number of metal atoms in these clusters to tune their behavior. Recurring themes include the development of fluorescent and luminescent probes for sensitive detection, the engineering of ligands to stabilize structures, and the use of these materials in bioimaging and catalytic reactions. The research frequently involves DNA-templated synthesis and the study of aggregation-induced emission. Applications span from highly sensitive chemical sensing to photothermal therapy and electrocatalytic processes, with a strong emphasis on understanding the relationship between atomic structure and optical performance.
The community is most heavily represented in gold research, accounting for 1.0% of all tracked gold papers, and silver research, accounting for 0.9% of all tracked silver papers. Copper research contributes 0.3% of its total output to this group.
The community comprises 5,104 papers, with the highest publication volumes in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, Nanoscale, and Angewandte Chemie International Edition.
Recent work continues to explore the structural evolution of gold and silver clusters, including the synthesis of quantum needles and rods for near-infrared emission, as well as the application of these materials in asymmetric catalysis and bioimaging.