Atomically Precise Nanoclusters

Nanotechnology aims to create nanoscale materials and devices with atomic precision, and recent advances in the synthesis and applications of atomically precise nanoclusters have been made. This book presents the latest progress in this field, covering noble metal nanoclusters' synthetic methods, atomic structures, electronic and optical properties, and catalytic applications. It offers opportunities for understanding nanoclusters' fundamental science and developing applications in catalysis, biomedicine, sensing, imaging, optics, and energy conversion.

Format: Hardback
Length: 332 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2021
Publisher: Jenny Stanford Publishing

Nanotechnology is a rapidly advancing field that aims to create nanoscale materials and devices with incredible precision at the atomic level. Recent breakthroughs in solution-phase synthesis and applications of atomically precise nanoclusters have propelled this research forward. In this comprehensive book, esteemed experts in the field present their latest findings on noble metal nanoclusters. The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including synthetic methods, atomic structures, electronic and optical properties, and catalytic applications. These novel nanocluster materials hold immense potential for chemists and physicists to delve into the fundamental science of nanoclusters, exploring the intricate relationship between atomic-level structure and property, and designing innovative materials with unique properties. The applications of nanoclusters extend to various fields, such as catalysis, biomedicine, sensing, imaging, optics, and energy conversion. This book appeals to a diverse audience, including readers and researchers in nanotechnology, nanochemistry, catalysis, computational chemistry, and industry R&D for new materials. It is designed to be accessible to undergraduate and graduate students, making it an invaluable teaching resource. By unraveling the secrets of noble metal nanoclusters, this book opens up new avenues for scientific exploration and technological innovation, paving the way for a brighter future.

Weight: 692g
Dimension: 236 x 157 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789814877084