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Atomically Precise Nanochemistry

Rongchao Jin (Edited by), R Jin (Author), De-en Jiang (Edited by)

9781119788645, Wiley

Hardback, published 27 April 2023

528 pages
24.4 x 17 x 3 cm, 1.191 kg

Atomically Precise Nanochemistry

Explore recent progress and developments in atomically precise nanochemistry

Chemists have long been motivated to create atomically precise nanoclusters, not only for addressing some fundamental issues that were not possible to tackle with imprecise nanoparticles, but also to provide new opportunities for applications such as catalysis, optics, and biomedicine. In Atomically Precise Nanochemistry, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a state-of-the-art reference for researchers and industry professionals working in the fields of nanoscience and cluster science, in disciplines ranging from chemistry to physics, biology, materials science, and engineering.

A variety of different nanoclusters are covered, including metal nanoclusters, semiconductor nanoclusters, metal-oxo systems, large-sized organometallic nano-architectures, carbon clusters, and supramolecular architectures. The book contains not only experimental contributions, but also theoretical insights into the atomic and electronic structures, as well as the catalytic mechanisms. The authors explore synthesis, structure, geometry, bonding, and applications of each type of nanocluster.

Perfect for researchers working in nanoscience, nanotechnology, and materials chemistry, Atomically Precise Nanochemistry will also benefit industry professionals in these sectors seeking a practical and up-to-date resource.

List of Contributors xiii
Preface xvii

1 Introduction to Atomically Precise Nanochemistry 1
Rongchao Jin

1.1 Why Atomically Precise Nanochemistry? 1
1.2 Types of Nanoclusters Covered in This Book 7
1.3 Some Fundamental Aspects 12
1.4 Some Applications 42
1.5 Concluding Remarks 49

2 Total Synthesis of Thiolate-Protected Noble Metal Nanoclusters 57
Qiaofeng Yao, Yitao Cao, Tiankai Chen, and Jianping Xie

2.1 Introduction 57
2.2 Size Engineering of Metal Nanoclusters 58
2.3 Composition Engineering of Metal Nanoclusters 64
2.4 Structure Engineering of Metal Nanoclusters 73
2.5 Top-Down Etching Reaction of Metal Nanoclusters 78
2.6 Conclusion and Outlooks 80

3 Thiolated Gold Nanoclusters with Well-Defined Compositions and Structures 87
Wanmiao Gu and Zhikun Wu

3.1 Introduction 87
3.2 Synthesis, Purification, and Characterization of Gold Nanoclusters 88
3.3 Structures of Gold Nanoclusters 95
3.4 Properties and Applications 115
3.5 Conclusion and Future Perspectives 130

4 Structural Design of Thiolate-Protected Gold Nanoclusters 141
Pengye Liu, Wenhua Han, and Wen Wu Xu

4.1 Introduction 141
4.2 Structural Design Based on "Divide and Protect" Rule 142
4.3 Structural Design via Redistributing the "Staple"; Motifs on the Known Au Core Structures 144
4.4 Structural Design via Structural Evolution 149
4.5 Structural Design via Grand Unified Model 153
4.6 Conclusion and Perspectives 155

5 Electrocatalysis on Atomically Precise Metal Nanoclusters 161
Hoeun Seong, Woojun Choi, Yongsung Jo, and Dongil Lee

5.1 Introduction 161
5.2 Electrochemistry of Atomically Precise Metal Nanoclusters 164
5.3 Electrocatalytic Water Splitting on Atomically Precise Metal Nanoclusters 170
5.4 Electrocatalytic Conversion of CO 2 on Atomically Precise Metal Nanoclusters 178
5.5 Conclusions and Outlook 187

6 Atomically Precise Metal Nanoclusters as Electrocatalysts: From Experiment to Computational Insights 195
Fang Sun, Qing Tang, and De-en Jiang

6.1 Introduction 195
6.2 Factors Affecting the Activity and Selectivity of NCs Electrocatalysis 196
6.3 Important Electrocatalytic Applications 205
6.4 Conclusion and Perspectives 219

7 Ag Nanoclusters: Synthesis, Structure, and Properties 227
Manman Zhou and Manzhou Zhu

7.1 Introduction 227
7.2 Synthetic Methods 228
7.3 Structure of Ag NCs 229
7.4 Properties of Ag NCs 245
7.5 Conclusion and Perspectives 250

8 Atomically Precise Copper Nanoclusters: Syntheses, Structures, and Properties 257
Chunwei Dong, Saidkhodzha Nematulloev, Peng Yuan, and Osman M. Bakr

8.1 Introduction 257
8.2 Syntheses of Copper NCs 258
8.3 Structures of Copper NCs 261
8.4 Properties 270
8.5 Summary Comparison with Gold and Silver NCs 277
8.6 Conclusion and Perspectives 278

9 Atomically Precise Nanoclusters of Iron, Cobalt, and Nickel: Why Are They So Rare? 285
Trevor W. Hayton

9.1 Introduction 285
9.2 General Considerations 287
9.3 Synthesis of Ni APNCs 288
9.4 Synthesis of Co APNCs 294
9.5 Attempted Synthesis of Fe APNCs 297
9.6 Conclusions and Outlook 299

10 Atomically Precise Heterometallic Rhodium Nanoclusters Stabilized by Carbonyl Ligands 309
Guido Bussoli, Cristiana Cesari, Cristina Femoni, Maria C. Iapalucci, Silvia Ruggieri, and Stefano Zacchini

10.1 Introduction 309
10.2 Synthesis of Heterometallic Rhodium Carbonyl Nanoclusters 311
10.3 Electron-Reservoir Behavior of Heterometallic Rhodium Nanoclusters 319
10.4 Conclusions and Perspectives 322

11 Endohedral Fullerenes: Atomically Precise Doping Inside Nano Carbon Cages 331
Yang-Rong Yao, Jiawei Qiu, Lihao Zheng, Hongjie Jiang, Yunpeng Xia, and Ning Chen

11.1 Introduction 331
11.2 Synthesis of Endohedral Metallofullerenes 332
11.3 Fullerene Structures Tuned by Endohedral Doping 334
11.4 Properties Tuned by Endohedral Doping 342
11.5 Chemical Reactivity Tune by Endohedral Doping 358
11.6 Conclusions and Perspectives 362

12 On-Surface Synthesis of Polyacenes and Narrow Band-Gap Graphene Nanoribbons 373
Hironobu Hayashi and Hiroko Yamada

12.1 Introduction 373
12.2 Bottom-Up Synthesis of Graphene Nanoribbons 375
12.3 On-Surface Synthesis of Narrow Bandgap Armchair-Type Graphene Nanoribbons 378
12.4 On-Surface Synthesis of Polyacenes as Partial Structure of Zigzag-Type Graphene Nanoribbons 382
12.5 Conclusion and Perspectives 390

13 A Branch of Zintl Chemistry: Metal Clusters of Group 15 Elements 395
Yu-He Xu, Nikolay V. Tkachenko, Alvaro Muñoz-Castro, Alexander I. Boldyrev, and Zhong-Ming Sun

13.1 Introduction 395
13.2 Complex Coordination Modes in Arsenic Clusters 399
13.3 Antimony Clusters with Aromaticity and Anti-Aromaticity 401
13.4 Recent Advances in Bismuth-Containing Compounds 408
13.5 Ternary Clusters Containing Group 15 Elements 411
13.6 Conclusion and Perspectives 414

14 Exploration of Controllable Synthesis and Structural Diversity of Titanium-Oxo Clusters 423
Mei-Yan Gao, Lei Zhang, and Jian Zhang

14.1 Introduction 423
14.2 Coordination Delayed Hydrolysis Strategy 425
14.3 Ti-O Core Diversity 427
14.4 Ligand Diversity 432
14.5 Metal-Doping Diversity 438
14.6 Structural Influence on Properties and Applications 441
14.7 Conclusion and Perspectives 445

15 Atom-Precise Cluster-Assembled Materials: Requirement and Progresses 453
Sourav Biswas, Panpan Sun, Xia Xin, Sukhendu Mandal, and Di Sun

15.1 Introduction 453
15.2 Prospect of Cluster-Assembling Process and Their Classification 454
15.3 Conclusions and Outlook 474

16 Coinage Metal Cluster- Assembled Materials 479
Zhao-Yang Wang and Shuang-Quan Zang

16.1 Introduction 479
16.2 Structures of Metal Cluster-Assembled Materials 480
16.3 Applications 493
16.4 Conclusion 499

Acknowledgments 499
References 499
Index 503

Subject Areas: Chemistry [PN]

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