Metal nanoclusters: from fundamental aspects to electronic properties and optical applications

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Abstract

Monolayer-protected noble metal clusters, also called nanoclusters, can be produced with the atomic precision and in large-scale quantity and are playing an increasingly important role in the field of nanoscience. To outline the origin and the perspectives of this new field, we overview the main results obtained on free metal clusters produced in gas phase including mainly electronic properties, the giant atom concept, the optical properties, briefly the role of the metal atom (alkali, divalent, noble metal) and finally the atomic structure of clusters. We also discuss the limitations of the free clusters. Then, we describe the field of monolayer-protected metal clusters, the main results, the new offered perspectives, the added complexity, and the role of the ligand beyond the superatom concept.

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Antoine, R., Broyer, M., & Dugourd, P. (2023). Metal nanoclusters: from fundamental aspects to electronic properties and optical applications. Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. Taylor and Francis Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1080/14686996.2023.2222546

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