In this paper, we review recent progress on colloidal growth of 2D nanocrystals. We identify
the four main sources of anisotropy which lead to the formation of plate-and sheet-like …

A fundamental precept of chemistry is that properties are manifestations of the elements
present and their arrangement in space. Controlling the arrangement of atoms in …

Magic-sized clusters (MSCs) of semiconductor are typically defined as specific molecular-
scale arrangements of atoms that exhibit enhanced stability. They often grow in discrete …

The evolution of prenucleation clusters in the prenucleation stage of colloidal semiconductor
quantum dots (QDs) has remained unexplored. With CdTe as a model system, we show that …

Colloidal semiconductor magic-size clusters (MSCs) remain poorly understood with regard
to their formation and transformation. We show that ZnTe MSC-324 (with an optical …

Semiconductor two-dimensional (2D) nanoplatelets (NPLs) possess narrow emission
bandwidths, large absorption cross sections, and low auger recombination rates, which are …

Magic-sized nanoclusters have gained tremendous attention from researchers as they offer
applicability in a variety of fields ranging from chemistry and physics to electronics. The first …

CsPbBr3 nanoclusters have been synthesized by several groups and mostly employed as
single-source precursors for the synthesis of anisotropic perovskite nanostructures or …

Semiconductor magic-size clusters (MSCs), especially II–VI group compounds, are popular
materials in nanoscience research due to their unique electronic structures and optical …

The use of two-dimensional (2D) materials in next-generation technologies is often limited
by small lateral size and/or crystal defects. Here, we introduce a simple chemical strategy to …