Atomically Precise Metal Nanoclusters

1st Edition - October 8, 2022
Imprint: Elsevier
Editor: Thalappil Pradeep
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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Atomically Precise Metal Nanoclusters discusses the host of exciting properties that can be better harnessed with a solid understanding of their different structures and subsequen… Read more

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Atomically Precise Metal Nanoclusters discusses the host of exciting properties that can be better harnessed with a solid understanding of their different structures and subsequent properties at the molecular level. The book delves into the foundational chemistry of numerous key atomically precise clusters and provides guidance on key approaches employed to examine them. Beginning with an introduction to the properties and fundamental nano-chemistry of atomically precise metal nanoclusters, the book then explores key approaches for their synthesis, examination and modification, including chromatography, mass spectrometry, single crystal diffraction, electron microscopy and computational approaches. A final section covers specific nanoclusters and cluster systems.

User will find the important knowledge of an experienced team of contributors who provide a detailed guide to understanding, investigating and utilizing these useful structures that is ideal for anyone working in related fields.

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Title Page
Copyright
Table of Contents
Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Atomically precise clusters of noble metals: An introduction
References
Chapter 2 Structure and chemical properties of clusters
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Chemical reactivity at the nanoscale: Beyond surface to volume ratio
2.3 Chemical reactivity at the nanoscale: A brief historical overview
2.4 Chemical properties of atomically precise metal clusters: Insights from gas phase studies
2.5 Molecule-like nature of ligand-protected atomically precise noble metal clusters
2.6 Chemistry of ligand-protected atomically precise noble metal clusters: A structural view
2.7 Electrochemical properties of metal clusters
2.8 Stereochemistry of ligand protected atomically precise metal clusters
2.9 Intercluster reactions
2.10 Understanding the reaction mechanisms: Where are we?
2.11 Achieving atomic precision in cluster chemistry—A few examples
2.12 Summary and future perspectives
References
Chapter 3 Nanocluster assembled solids
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Limitation of nanocluster solidification
3.3 Methods of nanocluster solidification
3.4 Single crystal structure determination
3.5 Different types of nanocluster assembled solids
3.6 Properties of nanocluster assembled solids
3.7 Summary and future perspective
References
Chapter 4 Optical properties of metal clusters
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Optical absorption spectroscopy
4.3 Optical spectroscopy of archetypal clusters
4.4 Photoluminescence of clusters
4.5 Dynamics of excited states
4.6 Nonlinear processes
4.7 Computational methods and optical properties
4.8 Summary and future perspectives
References
Chapter 5 Supramolecular chemistry of nanoclusters
5.1 Introduction to supramolecular chemistry
5.2 Fullerenes
5.3 Cyclodextrins
5.4 Cucurbiturils
5.5 Crown ethers
5.6 Properties of supramolecular complexes of NCs
5.7 Applications of supramolecular complexes of NCs
5.8 Summary and future perspectives
References
Chapter 6 Nanocluster–nanoparticle coassemblies
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Importance of colloidal assembly
6.3 NCs in colloidal assembly
6.4 NP–NC assembly leading to chemical modifications
6.5 Summary and future perspective
References
Chapter 7 Cluster-based metal–organic frameworks
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Synthesis approaches for silver metal-based MOFs
7.3 Structural features
7.4 Properties of nanocluster frameworks
7.5 Applications
7.6 Summary and future perspectives
References
Chapter 8 Synthesis of atomically precise clusters
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Synthesis techniques of gold and silver nanoclusters
8.3 Synthetic techniques of gold and silver alloy nanoclusters
8.4 Synthesis of nanoclusters with larger core (>100 metal atoms)
8.5 Summary and future perspectives
References
Chapter 9 Chromatography and separation in nanocluster science
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Various techniques used for the separation of NCs
9.3 Principle, instrumentation, and procedure of various separation techniques
9.4 Earlier studies on the separation of atomically precise nanoclusters
9.5 Separation of hydrophilic nanoclusters
9.6 Separation of hydrophobic NCs
9.7 Toward preparative scale separation of atomically precise nanoclusters
9.8 Summary and future perspectives
References
Chapter 10 Mass spectrometry of atomically precise clusters
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Various techniques for ionization of NCs
10.3 Instrumentation
10.4 Mass spectrometry of ligand-protected metal NCs
10.5 Mass spectrometry of adducts of NCs
10.6 Tandem mass spectrometry of NCs
10.7 Ion mobility mass spectrometry of NCs
10.8 Mass spectrometry of metal NCs in macromolecular templates
10.9 Mass spectrometry of larger NCs
10.10 Summary and future perspectives
References
Chapter 11 Spectroscopy of gas phase cluster ions
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Trapped ion electron diffraction
11.3 Ion mobility spectrometry (IMS)
11.4 Dissociation mass spectrometry
11.5 Spectroscopic methods
11.6 Summary and future perspectives
References
Chapter 12 Structure by single crystal X-ray diffraction
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Crystallization
12.3 Basic core structural building blocks
12.4 Growth of building blocks
12.5 Surface structure
12.6 Crystal structures of archetypal nanoclusters
12.7 Cocrystals
12.8 Summary and future perspectives
References
Chapter 13 Electron microscopy of clusters
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Microscopy of naked clusters
13.3 Imaging structures using Cs corrected—TEM and single particle reconstruction
13.4 Electron micro-diffraction and nanobeam electron diffraction
13.5 Challenges and precautions in measurements
13.6 Analytical procedures for improved data collection
13.7 Beyond electron microscopes
13.8 Summary and future perspective
References
Chapter 14 Computational approaches for nanocluster science
14.1 Importance of computational approach in cluster science
14.2 Basics of computational methods and models
14.3 Electronic structure of monolayer protected nanoclusters from DFT
14.4 Structural prediction of nanoclusters
14.5 Spectroscopic property calculations
14.6 Catalysis and other property calculations
14.7 Summary and future perspectives
References
Chapter 15 Ag and Au nanoclusters
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Journey from bulk to atomically precise nanoclusters
15.3 Types of Ag and Au nanoclusters based on surface coverage
15.4 Stability of atomically precise thiolate-protected Ag/Au NCs
15.5 Nomenclature of nanoclusters
15.6 Summary and future perspectives
References
Chapter 16 Alloy nanoclusters
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Various synthetic methodologies
16.3 Structures of alloy nanoclusters
16.4 Properties of multimetallic nanoclusters
16.5 Summary and future perspectives
References
Chapter 17 Naked clusters and ion chemistry of clusters
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Types of naked clusters
17.3 Mass spectrometry as a primary characterization technique of naked clusters
17.4 Other characterization methods of naked clusters
17.5 Solid-supported metal clusters/cluster assembled materials
17.6 Summary and future perspectives
References
Chapter 18 Atomic precision in other nanocluster systems: Chalcogenides
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Synthetic approaches for copper and silver chalcogenide NCs
18.3 Structure and properties of copper and silver chalcogenide clusters
18.4 Tetrahedral nanoclusters of cadmium and zinc
18.5 Amine-protected magic sized nanoclusters
18.6 Nanoclusters of Co, Ni, and Mn chalcogenides
18.7 Understanding of chalcogenide NCs through mass spectrometry
18.8 Summary and future perspectives
References
Chapter 19 Other metal nanoclusters
19.1 Significance of other metal nanoclusters (OMNCs)
19.2 Diverse synthetic strategies for OMNCs
19.3 Selected properties of OMNCs
19.4 Summary and future perspectives
References
Chapter 20 Thiols as ligands and structural control of nanoclusters
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Origin of monolayer thiol-protected precision nanoclusters
20.3 Surface functionalization of nanoclusters via ligand replacement reaction
20.4 Surface modification of nanoclusters via functional transformation chemistry
20.5 Chemistry of surface ligands
20.6 Long-range colloidal assembly
20.7 Summary and future perspectives
References
Chapter 21 Hydrides, alkynyls, phosphines, and amines as ligands for nanoclusters
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Atomic precision in labile ligand protected clusters
21.3 Characterization
21.4 Chemical and photophysical properties
21.5 Significance of hydrogen, phosphines, and alkynyls
21.6 Summary and future perspectives
References
Chapter 22 Clusters for biological applications
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Selection of the nanoclusters for biological application
22.3 Biomedical applications
22.4 Therapeutic applications
22.5 Other applications
22.6 Summary and future perspective
References
Chapter 23 Atomically precise clusters: What next?
References
Appendix
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