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Yang L, Bigdeli F, Yang X, Hou LL, Ma Y, Jiang WY, Li XH, Wang LX, Yang T, Wang K, Wei J, Morsali A, Liu KG. Molybdate-Templated Luminescent Silver Alkynyl Nanoclusters: Total Structure Determination and Optical Property Analysis. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:7631-7639. [PMID: 38625102 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c04195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Two novel MoO42--templated luminescent silver alkynyl nanoclusters with 20-nuclearity ([(MoO42-)@Ag20(C≡CtBu)8(Ph2PO2)7(tfa)2]·(tfa-) (1)) and 18-nuclearity ([(MoO42-)@Ag18(C≡CtBu)8(Ph2PO2)7]·(OH) (2)) (tfa = trifluoroacetate) were synthesized with the green light maximum emissions at 507 and 516 nm, respectively. The nanoclusters were investigated and characterized by single-crystal X-ray crystallography, electrospray ionization mass spectrum (ESI-MS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, thermogravimetry (TG), photoluminescence (PL), ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy, and density functional theory calculations (DFT). The two nanoclusters differ in their structure by a supplementary [Ag2(tfa)2] organometallic surface motif, which significantly participates in the frontier molecular orbitals of 1, resulting in similar bonding patterns but different optical properties between the two clusters. Indeed, both nanoclusters show strong temperature-dependent photoluminescence properties, which make them potential candidates in the fields of optical devices for further applications.
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- Le Yang
- School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14115-175 Tehran, Iran
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- State Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China
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- School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China
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- School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China
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- School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China
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- School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China
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- School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China
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- School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China
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- School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14115-175 Tehran, Iran
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- School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China
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Ren Z, Sun JJ, Xu L, Luo P, Ma ZW, Li S, Si YB, Dong XY, Pan F. X-ray-triggered through-space charge transfer and photochromism in silver nanoclusters. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:2662-2671. [PMID: 38230765 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05409h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Materials exhibiting X-ray-induced photochromism have consistently piqued the interest of researchers. Exploring the photochromic properties of such materials is valuable for understanding the structural changes and electron transfer processes that occur under high energy radiation, such as X-ray irradiation. Here, a crystalline silver(I) nanocluster synthesized from tert-butylacetylene silver was found to have the ability to exhibit color and photoluminescence changes upon exposure to X-ray radiation. The responsive behavior was observed across a wide temperature range of 100-300 K, with the ability to respond particularly well to soft X-rays (λ > 1 Å) and exhibit light responsiveness to hard X-rays (λ < 1 Å). By combining experimental findings including X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, electron spin resonance, etc. with theoretical calculations, we have proposed that X-ray irradiation induces electron transfer from chloride (Cl-) located in the center of the silver(I) nanocluster to the surrounding Ag14 in the skeleton. This represents the first documented example in which electron transfer induced by X-ray excitation has been observed, accompanied by a photochromism process, in silver nanoclusters. This study contributes to our understanding of X-ray-induced photochromism and the electron transfer process in silver cluster compounds. It also provides valuable insights and potential design strategies for applications such as photochromism, photoluminescence color change, and photoenergy conversion.
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- Zhen Ren
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, P. R. China.
- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China.
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Vazhappilly T, Kilin DS, Micha DA. Photoabsorbance of supported metal clusters: ab initio density matrix and model studies of large Ag clusters on Si surfaces. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:14757-14765. [PMID: 36602101 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp04922h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Metal clusters with 10 to 100 atoms supported by a solid surface show electronic structure typical of molecules and require ab initio treatments starting from their atomic structure, and they also can display collective electronic phenomena similar to plasmons in metal solids. We have employed ab initio electronic structure results from two different density functionals (PBE and the hybrid HSE06) and a reduced density matrix treatment of the dissipative photodynamics to calculate light absorbance by the large Ag clusters AgN, N = 33, 37(open shell) and N = 32, 34 (closed shell), adsorbed at the Si(111) surface of a slab, and forming nanostructured surfaces. Results on light absorption are quite different for the two functionals, and are presented here for light absorbances using orbitals and energies from the hybrid functional giving correct energy band gaps. Absorption of Ag clusters on Si increases light absorbance versus photon energy by large percentages, with peak increases found in regions of photon energies corresponding to localized plasmons. The present metal clusters are large enough to allow for modelling with continuum dielectric treatments of their medium. A mesoscopic Drude-Lorentz model is presented in a version suitable for the present structures, and provides an interpretation of our results. The calculated range of plasmon energies overlaps with the range of solar photon energies, making the present structures and properties relevant to applications to solar photoabsorption and photocatalysis.
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- Tijo Vazhappilly
- Theoretical Chemistry Section, Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
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- Departments of Chemistry and of Physics, Quantum Theory Project, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611, USA.
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Luo XM, Li YK, Dong XY, Zang SQ. Platonic and Archimedean solids in discrete metal-containing clusters. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:383-444. [PMID: 36533405 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00582d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Metal-containing clusters have attracted increasing attention over the past 2-3 decades. This intense interest can be attributed to the fact that these discrete metal aggregates, whose atomically precise structures are resolved by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD), often possess intriguing geometrical features (high symmetry, aesthetically pleasing shapes and architectures) and fascinating physical properties, providing invaluable opportunities for the intersection of different disciplines including chemistry, physics, mathematical geometry and materials science. In this review, we attempt to reinterpret and connect these fascinating clusters from the perspective of Platonic and Archimedean solid characteristics, focusing on highly symmetrical and complex metal-containing (metal = Al, Ti, V, Mo, W, U, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Pd, Pt, Cu, Ag, Au, lanthanoids (Ln), and actinoids) high-nuclearity clusters, including metal-oxo/hydroxide/chalcogenide clusters and metal clusters (with metal-metal binding) protected by surface organic ligands, such as thiolate, phosphine, alkynyl, carbonyl and nitrogen/oxygen donor ligands. Furthermore, we present the symmetrical beauty of metal cluster structures and the geometrical similarity of different types of clusters and provide a large number of examples to show how to accurately describe the metal clusters from the perspective of highly symmetrical polyhedra. Finally, knowledge and further insights into the design and synthesis of unknown metal clusters are put forward by summarizing these "star" molecules.
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- Xi-Ming Luo
- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China. .,College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454003, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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Three types of oxocarbon anions as templates were used to synthesize high-nuclear silver clusters, [Ag16(C2O4){S2P(OEt)2}12]2(PF6)4 (1), [Ag16(C4O4){S2P(OEt)2}12]2(PF6)4 (2), and [Ag32(S)2(C5O5)2{S2P(OEt)2}22](PF6)2 (3), and characterized by multi-NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. As the template size increases, the shape and size of the clusters change accordingly. The template effect in high-nuclear silver clusters has been investigated in this work.
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- Jian-Hong Liao
- Department of Chemistry, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien 974301, Taiwan (Republic of China)
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- Department of Chemistry, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien 974301, Taiwan (Republic of China)
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- Department of Chemistry, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien 974301, Taiwan (Republic of China)
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- Department of Chemistry, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien 974301, Taiwan (Republic of China)
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Du W, Jiang L, Chen S, Jin S, Zhu M. Versatile Superatom Complex Nanocluster for the Construction of Framework Materials. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:14233-14241. [PMID: 35944092 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c01602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Accurately controlling the assembly of nanometer-sized building blocks presents an important but significant challenge for the construction of functional framework materials, which requires the development of highly stable versatile nanosized assembly modules with multiple coordination sites. In this study, [Ag23(SAdm)12]3+ (Ag23, in which SAdm = 1-adamantanethiol, i.e., C10H15S), a chiral superatom complex nanocluster, was synthesized and assembled into various topologies. We constructed two kinds of framework materials, i.e., superatom complex inorganic framework (SCIF) and superatom complex organic framework (SCOF) materials, including [Ag23(SAdm)12](SbF6)2X (Ag23-1; X = Cl-/SbF6-, a SCIF), [Ag23(SAdm)12](SbF6)3 (Ag23-2, a SCIF), [Ag23(SAdm)12](SbF6)3(bpy)3 (Ag23-bpy, a SCOF, in which bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine, i.e., C10H8N2), and [Ag23(SAdm)12](SbF6)3(dpbz)3 (Ag23-dpbz, a SCOF, in which dpbz = 1,4-bis(4-pyridyl)benzene, i.e., C16H12N2), owing to strong interactions between the versatile Ag23 and the inorganic and organic linkers. Ag23-1, Ag23-2, and Ag23-bpy exhibit two superstructures with interpenetrating frameworks and adamantane-like, hexagonal, and cubic topologies, while Ag23-dpbz displays three superstructures with interpenetrating frameworks and cubic topologies. Ag23-dpbz exhibits the largest specific surface area as well as the strongest photoluminescence and electrochemiluminescence signals owing to its dense network arrangement. This work contributes to the construction of nanocluster-based framework materials and helps to elucidate the effect of the assembly mode on the material properties and functionalities.
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- Wenjun Du
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China.,Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory for Degradation and Monitoring of Pollution of the Environment, School of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang, Anhui 236037, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China
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Cheng X, Zhong RR, Yuan SF, Guan ZJ, Liu KG. Compact accumulation of superatomic silver nanoclusters with an octahedral Ag 6 core ligated by trithiane. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:10321-10326. [PMID: 35818748 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr02411j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Two superatomic solids, a bi-cluster compound, [Ag6(3S)4(OTf)4][Ag6(3S)4(CCtBu)4](OTf)2 [Ag6(0)·Ag6(i)], and a homologous nanocluster, [Ag6(3S)4(tfa)4] (Ag6), have been described here, which are both close-packed in the crystal lattice with the ligation of trithiane. Their aggregation-state-dependent absorption and fluorescence properties could be ascribed to the enhanced intercluster charge-transfer in the crystalline state.
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- Xun Cheng
- School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials, Ningxia University, Yin-Chuan 750021, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials, Ningxia University, Yin-Chuan 750021, PR China.
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Yan H, Xiang H, Liu J, Cheng R, Ye Y, Han Y, Yao C. The Factors Dictating Properties of Atomically Precise Metal Nanocluster Electrocatalysts. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2200812. [PMID: 35403353 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202200812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Metal nanoparticles occupy an important position in electrocatalysis. Unfortunately, by using conventional synthetic methodology, it is a great challenge to realize the monodisperse composition/structure of metal nanoparticles at the atomic level, and to establish correlations between the catalytic properties and the structure of individual catalyst particles. For the study of well-defined nanocatalysts, great advances have been made for the successful synthesis of nanoparticles with atomic precision, notably ligand-passivated metal nanoclusters. Such well-defined metal nanoclusters have become a type of model catalyst and have shown great potential in catalysis research. In this review, the authors summarize the advances in the utilization of atomically precise metal nanoclusters for electrocatalysis. In particular, the factors (e.g., size, metal doping/alloying, ligand engineering, support materials as well as charge state of clusters) affecting selectivity and activity of catalysts are highlighted. The authors aim to provide insightful guidelines for the rational design of electrocatalysts with high performance and perspectives on potential challenges and opportunities in this emerging field.
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- Hao Yan
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- Ningbo Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, 218 Qingyi Road, Ningbo, 315103, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- Ningbo Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, 218 Qingyi Road, Ningbo, 315103, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- Ningbo Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, 218 Qingyi Road, Ningbo, 315103, China
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Ma XH, Si Y, Luo LL, Wang ZY, Zang SQ, Mak TCW. Directional Doping and Cocrystallizing an Open-Shell Ag 39 Superatom via Precursor Engineering. ACS NANO 2022; 16:5507-5514. [PMID: 35353504 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c09911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Metal precursors employed in the bottom-up synthesis of metal nanoclusters (NCs) are of great importance in directing their composition and geometrical structure. In this work, a silver nanocluster co-protected by phosphine and thiolate, namely, [Ag39(PFBT)24(TPP)8]2- (Ag39, PFBT = pentafluorobenzenethiol, TPP = triphenylphosphine), was isolated and structurally characterized. It adopts a three-layered Ag13@Ag18@Ag8S24P8 core-shell structure. The Ag13@Ag18 kernel is unusual in multilayer noble metal NCs. By introducing a copper precursor in the synthesis, a bimetallic nanocluster [Ag37Cu2(PFBT)24(TPP)8]2- (Ag37Cu2) with an identical structure to Ag39 apart from two outer Ag atoms being substituted by Cu atoms was obtained. Astoundingly, the Cu precursor used in the synthesis was found to be critical in determining the final structure. The alteration of the Cu precursor led to the cocrystallization of the above alloy nanocluster with a Ag14 nanocluster, namely, [Ag37Cu2(PFBT)24(TPP)8]2-·[Ag14(PFBT)6(TPP)8] (Ag37Cu2·Ag14). The electronic structure analyzed by theoretical calculation reveals that Ag39 is a 17-electron open-shell superatom. The optical absorption of Ag39, Ag37Cu2, and Ag37Cu2·Ag14 was compared and studied in detail. This work not only enriches the family of alloy metallic nanoclusters but also provides a metal NC-based cocrystal platform for in-depth study of its crystal growth and photophysical property.
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- Xiao-Hong Ma
- Green Catalysis Center and Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center and Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center and Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center and Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center and Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center and Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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Wu YG, Huang JH, Zhang C, Dong XY, Guo XK, Wu W, Zang SQ. Site-specific sulfur-for-metal replacement in silver nanocluster. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:7321-7324. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cc00794k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A new Ag36 nanocluster with a closed electronic structure and eight valence electrons is reported, which has a similar structure to an open-shell Ag34 nanocluster with three valence electrons, except...
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Li CC, Zhang S, Tang J, Jian R, Xia Y, Zhao L. Pyridine dicarbanion-bonded Ag 13 organometallic nanoclusters: synthesis and on-surface oxidative coupling reaction. Chem Sci 2022; 13:8095-8103. [PMID: 35919440 PMCID: PMC9278448 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc00989g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Unprecedented pyridine dicarbanion-bonded Ag13 nanoclusters were constructed according to a macrocycle-involved two-step synthetic protocol.
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- Cui-Cui Li
- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Virovets AV, Peresypkina E, Scheer M. Structural Chemistry of Giant Metal Based Supramolecules. Chem Rev 2021; 121:14485-14554. [PMID: 34705437 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The review presents a bird-eye view on the state of research in the field of giant nonbiological discrete metal complexes and ions of nanometer size, which are structurally characterized by means of single-crystal X-ray diffraction, using the crystal structure as a common key feature. The discussion is focused on the main structural features of the metal clusters, the clusters containing compact metal oxide/hydroxide/chalcogenide core, ligand-based metal-organic cages, and supramolecules as well as on the aspects related to the packing of the molecules or ions in the crystal and the methodological aspects of the single-crystal neutron and X-ray diffraction of these compounds.
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- Alexander V Virovets
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Regensburg, Universitaetsstr. 31, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Regensburg, Universitaetsstr. 31, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Regensburg, Universitaetsstr. 31, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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Su YM, Ji BQ, Wang Z, Zhang SS, Feng L, Gao ZY, Li YW, Tung CH, Sun D, Zheng LS. Anionic passivation layer-assisted trapping of an icosahedral Ag13 kernel in a truncated tetrahedral Ag89 nanocluster. Sci China Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-021-1025-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Du W, Deng S, Chen S, Jin S, Zhen Y, Pei Y, Zhu M. Anisotropic Evolution of Nanoclusters from Ag 40 to Ag 45: Halogen- and Defect-Induced Epitaxial Growth in Nanoclusters. J Phys Chem Lett 2021; 12:6654-6660. [PMID: 34255522 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c01713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Halogens have widely served as handles for regulating the growth of nanoparticles and the control of their physicochemical properties. However, their regulatory mechanism is poorly understood. Nanoclusters are the early morphology of nanoparticles and play an important role in revealing the formation and growth of nanoparticles due to their precise structures. Here, we report that halogens induce the anisotropic growth of Ag40(C6H5COO)13(SR)19(CH3CN) (Ag40-II, where SR = 4-tert-butylbenzylmercaptan) into Ag45(C6H5COO)13(SR)22Cl2 (Ag45), where Ag40-II is converted from Ag40(CH3COO)10(SR)22 (Ag40-I). Experiments and theoretical simulations showed that halogen ions adsorb at both ends of the cluster, forming defect sites. The -SR-Ag- complexes fill the defects and complete the anisotropic transition from Ag40-II to Ag45. Circular dichroism spectra show that the chirality of Ag45 decreases 15-fold compared with that of Ag40-II. This work provides important insights into the effects of halogens on the growth mechanism and property regulation for nanomaterials at the atomic level and the benefits of further applications of halogen-induced nanomaterials.
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- Wenjun Du
- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, Center for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan 411105, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, Center for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, Center for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Center for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan 411105, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, Center for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China
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Yang J, Pang R, Song D, Li MB. Tailoring silver nanoclusters via doping: advances and opportunities. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2021; 3:2411-2422. [PMID: 36134170 PMCID: PMC9419084 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00077b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Atomically precise noble metal nanoclusters (especially Au and Ag) have been pursued due to their fascinating molecule-like properties. In spite of the significant progress on Au nanoclusters (NCs), the structure and property evolution of Ag NCs is still in high demand. Doping is a useful strategy for improving the physicochemical performances of Ag NCs. Herein we summarize the recent advances in tailoring silver NC structures and properties via doping. First, we reviewed the recent studies on the synthesis of hetero metal atom doped silver bimetallic nanoclusters, which are classified by the dopants, including Au, Pt, Pd, Cu, Ni and Cd. Second, the doping effects on their properties were reviewed, including the locations of hetero metal atoms, the influence on their stability, and the charge state evolution. Moreover, we highlighted the doping-dependent improvement of the photo-luminescence (PL) performance and catalytic activity of Ag NCs.
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- Jie Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology Zhenjiang 212003 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology Zhenjiang 212003 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology Zhenjiang 212003 China
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- Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University Hefei Anhui 230601 P. R. China
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale Hefei Anhui 230026 P. R. China
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Wang J, Wang ZY, Li SJ, Zang SQ, Mak TCW. Carboranealkynyl-Protected Gold Nanoclusters: Size Conversion and UV/Vis-NIR Optical Properties. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:5959-5964. [PMID: 33314503 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202013027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Structure evolution has become an effective way to assemble novel monolayer-protected metal nanomolecules. However, evolution with alkynyl-stabilized metal clusters still remains rarely explored. Herein, we present a carboranealkynyl-protected gold nanocluster [Au28 (C4 B10 H11 )12 (tht)8 ]3+ (Au28 , tht=tetrahydrothiophene) possessing an open-shell electronic structure with 13 free electrons, which was isolated by a facile self-reduction method with 9-HC≡C-closo-1,2-C2 B10 H11 as the two-in-one reducing and protecting agent. Notably, Au28 undergoes a complete transformation in methanol into a stable and smaller-sized nanocluster [Au23 (C4 B10 H11 )9 (tht)6 ]2+ (Au23 ) bearing 12 valence electrons and crystal-field-like split superatomic 1D orbitals. The transformation process was systematically monitored with ESI-MS and UV/Vis absorption spectra. Au28 and Au23 both display optical absorption covering the UV/Vis-NIR range and NIR emission, which facilitates their potential application in the biomedical and photocatalytic fields.
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- Jie Wang
- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.,Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Wang J, Wang Z, Li S, Zang S, Mak TCW. Carboranealkynyl‐Protected Gold Nanoclusters: Size Conversion and UV/Vis–NIR Optical Properties. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202013027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Jie Wang
- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
- Department of Chemistry The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong SAR China
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Wang Y, Gong SS, Liu Y, Cheng L, Li SS, Zhang Y, Cui Y, Liang C, Tang L, Ren P, Fang Y, Day GS. SC-SC Anion-Assisted Linker Exchange within a Three-Dimensional Cu(II)-Triazole Framework: A Luminescent Probe for S 2. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:1266-1272. [PMID: 33490785 PMCID: PMC7818306 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c04676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A three-dimensional (3D) binodal 3,5-connected net, {[Cu(MTP)(H2O)](NO3)}n (1) with the Schläfli symbol of {3·72}{32·75·83} can be transformed into a two-dimensional (2D) kagóme network with the Schlafli symbol of {32·62·72} in an irreversible single crystal-single crystal (SC-SC) guest-assisted linker exchange process. The product of this SC-SC represents the first luminescent probe for S2- based on triazole ligand.
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- Ying Wang
- Tianjin
Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules;
College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Tianjin
Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules;
College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Tianjin
Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules;
College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Tianjin
Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules;
College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- School
of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology
(Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Tianjin
Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules;
College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Tianjin
Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules;
College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Tianjin
Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules;
College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Tianjin
Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules;
College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- School
of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology
(Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- College
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan
University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
- Engineering
Research Center of Advanced Catalysis, Ministry
of Education, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- Department
of Chemistry, Texas A&M Energy Institute, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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He L, Dong T. Progress in controlling the synthesis of atomically precise silver nanoclusters. CrystEngComm 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1ce01217g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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This short review was designed to summarize the advances in synthesis methods of silver nanoclusters.
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- Lizhong He
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an, 710048, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, Shaanxi, PR China
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Kang X, Li Y, Zhu M, Jin R. Atomically precise alloy nanoclusters: syntheses, structures, and properties. Chem Soc Rev 2020; 49:6443-6514. [PMID: 32760953 DOI: 10.1039/c9cs00633h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 276] [Impact Index Per Article: 69.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Metal nanoclusters fill the gap between discrete atoms and plasmonic nanoparticles, providing unique opportunities for investigating the quantum effects and precise structure-property correlations at the atomic level. As a versatile strategy, alloying can largely improve the physicochemical performances compared to the corresponding homo-metal nanoclusters, and thus benefit the applications of such nanomaterials. In this review, we highlight the achievements of atomically precise alloy nanoclusters, and summarize the alloying principles and fundamentals, including the synthetic methods, site-preferences for different heteroatoms in the templates, and alloying-induced structure and property changes. First, based on various Au or Ag nanocluster templates, heteroatom doping modes are presented. The templates with electronic shell-closing configurations tend to maintain their structures during doping, while the others may undergo transformation and give rise to alloy nanoclusters with new structures. Second, alloy nanoclusters of specific magic sizes are reviewed. The arrangement of different atoms is related to the symmetry of the structures; that is, different atoms are symmetrically located in the nanoclusters of smaller sizes, and evolve into shell-by-shell structures at larger sizes. Then, we elaborate on the alloying effects in terms of optical, electrochemical, electroluminescent, magnetic and chiral properties, as well as the stability and reactivity via comparisons between the doped nanoclusters and their homo-metal counterparts. For example, central heteroatom-induced photoluminescence enhancement is emphasized. The applications of alloy nanoclusters in catalysis, chemical sensing, bio-labeling, and other fields are further discussed. Finally, we provide perspectives on existing issues and future efforts. Overall, this review provides a comprehensive synthetic toolbox and controllable doping modes so as to achieve more alloy nanoclusters with customized compositions, structures, and properties for applications. This review is based on publications available up to February 2020.
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- Xi Kang
- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China.
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Liao J, Chang H, Fang C, Liu CW. T‐symmetric 40‐nucleus silver clusters assembled by hetero‐anions. J CHIN CHEM SOC-TAIP 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/jccs.202000071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Jian‐Hong Liao
- Department of Chemistry National Dong Hwa University Hualien Taiwan R.O.C
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- Department of Chemistry National Dong Hwa University Hualien Taiwan R.O.C
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- Department of Chemistry National Dong Hwa University Hualien Taiwan R.O.C
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- Department of Chemistry National Dong Hwa University Hualien Taiwan R.O.C
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Wang S, Xiong L, Sun G, Tang L, Zhang J, Pei Y, Zhu M. The mechanism of metal exchange in non-metallic nanoclusters. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2020; 2:664-668. [PMID: 36133226 PMCID: PMC9419833 DOI: 10.1039/c9na00746f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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We substituted gold atoms in fcc structured Au28 and Au36 nanoclusters with a Ag(i)SR complex and obtained Ag x Au28-x and Ag x Au36-x nanoclusters, respectively. The positive electrostatic potential (ESP) and dual descriptor (Δf) values were calculated for the metal cores of both nanoclusters, which indicated that the metal exchange is an electrophilic reaction.
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- Shuxin Wang
- Department of Chemistry, Center for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui University Hefei Anhui 230601 PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, Xiangtan University Xiangtan Hunan 411105 PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, Center for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui University Hefei Anhui 230601 PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, Center for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui University Hefei Anhui 230601 PR China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University Hefei Anhui 230601 PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, Xiangtan University Xiangtan Hunan 411105 PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, Center for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui University Hefei Anhui 230601 PR China
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Du W, Kang X, Jin S, Liu D, Wang S, Zhu M. Different Types of Ligand Exchange Induced by Au Substitution in a Maintained Nanocluster Template. Inorg Chem 2020; 59:1675-1681. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.9b02792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Zhao Y, Zhuang S, Liao L, Wang C, Xia N, Gan Z, Gu W, Li J, Deng H, Wu Z. A Dual Purpose Strategy to Endow Gold Nanoclusters with Both Catalysis Activity and Water Solubility. J Am Chem Soc 2020; 142:973-977. [PMID: 31851504 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.9b11017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Gold nanoclusters have attracted extensive interest for catalysis applications in recent years due to their ultrasmall sizes and well-defined compositions and structures. However, at least two challenges exist in this emerging field. First, the steric hindrance of the ligands inhibits the catalysis activity, and second, the mechanism underlying water-phase catalysis using gold nanoclusters is often ambiguous. Herein, we introduce a "kill two birds with one stone" strategy to address these two challenges via the use of host-guest chemistry. As an illustration, a novel adamantanethiolate-protected Au40(S-Adm)22 nanocluster was synthesized, bound with γ-CD-MOF, and then transferred to the HRP-mimicking reaction system. The as-obtained catalyst exhibits excellent water solubility and catalytical activity, totally different from the virgin Au40(S-Adm)22 nanoclusters. Further, the detailed HRP-mimicking catalysis mechanism was proposed and supported by DFT calculation. Another interesting finding is the unique structure of Au40(S-Adm)22, which can be regarded as an Au13 icosahedron unit derived structure but different from the widely reported icosahedron contained nanocluster where the Au13 icosahedrons are often centered. These novel, intriguing results have important implication for the property tuning and practical application of metal nanoclusters in the future.
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- Yan Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience , Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hefei , 230031 , P.R. China.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei , 230026 , P.R. China.,Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology , Anhui University , Hefei , 230601 , P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience , Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hefei , 230031 , P.R. China.,Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology , Anhui University , Hefei , 230601 , P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience , Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hefei , 230031 , P.R. China.,Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology , Anhui University , Hefei , 230601 , P.R. China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale , University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei , 230026 , P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience , Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hefei , 230031 , P.R. China.,Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology , Anhui University , Hefei , 230601 , P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience , Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hefei , 230031 , P.R. China.,Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology , Anhui University , Hefei , 230601 , P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience , Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hefei , 230031 , P.R. China.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei , 230026 , P.R. China.,Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology , Anhui University , Hefei , 230601 , P.R. China
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- Tsinghua University-Peking University Joint Center for Life Sciences School of Life Sciences , Tsinghua University , Beijing , 100084 , P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences , Tsinghua University , Beijing , 100084 , P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience , Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hefei , 230031 , P.R. China.,Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology , Anhui University , Hefei , 230601 , P.R. China
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Ultrasmall metal nanoparticles (below 2.2 nm core diameter) start to show discrete electronic energy levels due to strong quantum confinement effects and thus behave much like molecules. The size and structure dependent quantization induces a plethora of new phenomena, including multi-band optical absorption, enhanced luminescence, single-electron magnetism, and catalytic reactivity. The exploration of such new properties is largely built on the success in unveiling the crystallographic structures of atomically precise nanoclusters (typically protected by ligands, formulated as MnLmq, where M = metal, L = Ligand, and q = charge). Correlation between the atomic structures of nanoclusters and their properties has further enabled atomic-precision engineering toward materials design. In this frontier article, we illustrate several aspects of the precise engineering of gold nanoclusters, such as the single-atom size augmenting, single-atom dislodging and doping, precise surface modification, and single-electron control for magnetism. Such precise engineering involves the nanocluster's geometric structure, surface chemistry, and electronic properties, and future endeavors will lead to new materials design rules for structure-function correlations and largely boost the applications of metal nanoclusters in optics, catalysis, magnetism, and other fields. Following the illustrations of atomic-precision engineering, we have also put forth some perspectives. We hope this frontier article will stimulate research interest in atomic-level engineering of nanoclusters.
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- Xiangsha Du
- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
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Yang JS, Zhang MM, Han Z, Li HY, Li LK, Dong XY, Zang SQ, Mak TCW. A new silver cluster that emits bright-blue phosphorescence. Chem Commun (Camb) 2020; 56:2451-2454. [DOI: 10.1039/c9cc09439c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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A new stable hexanuclear silver(i) cluster features brightly blue phosphorescence at room temperature, which is integrated with yellow phosphors (YAG:Ce3+) to white-light-emission film and demonstrates interesting mechanoresponsive luminescence.
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- Jin-Sen Yang
- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry
- Zhengzhou University
- China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry
- Zhengzhou University
- China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry
- Zhengzhou University
- China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry
- Zhengzhou University
- China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry
- Zhengzhou University
- China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry
- Zhengzhou University
- China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Henan Polytechnic University
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry
- Zhengzhou University
- China
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- Department of Chemistry
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong SAR
- China
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He L, He X, Wang J, Qu Y, Su X, Zheng J, Zhao X. The positional isomerism in bimetal nanoclusters. CrystEngComm 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0ce01334j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Enriching the variety of isomerism in the nanocluster field is exciting but challenging.
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- Lizhong He
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Xi'an Polytechnic University
- Xi'an
- PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Xi'an Polytechnic University
- Xi'an
- PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Xi'an Polytechnic University
- Xi'an
- PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Xi'an Polytechnic University
- Xi'an
- PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Xi'an Polytechnic University
- Xi'an
- PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Xi'an Polytechnic University
- Xi'an
- PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Xi'an Polytechnic University
- Xi'an
- PR China
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Manju CK, Ghosh D, Bodiuzzaman M, Pradeep T. Formation of an NIR-emitting Ag34S3SBB20(CF3COO)62+ cluster from a hydride-protected silver cluster. Dalton Trans 2019; 48:8664-8670. [DOI: 10.1039/c9dt01533g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Formation of an NIR emitting Ag34S3SBB20(CF3COO)62+ cluster.
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- C. K. Manju
- DST Unit of Nanoscience (DST UNS) and Thematic Unit of Excellence
- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Chennai 600036
- India
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- DST Unit of Nanoscience (DST UNS) and Thematic Unit of Excellence
- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Chennai 600036
- India
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- DST Unit of Nanoscience (DST UNS) and Thematic Unit of Excellence
- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Chennai 600036
- India
| | - Thalappil Pradeep
- DST Unit of Nanoscience (DST UNS) and Thematic Unit of Excellence
- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Chennai 600036
- India
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