Atomically precise pieces of matter of nanometer dimensions composed of noble metals are
new categories of materials with many unusual properties. Over 100 molecules of this kind …

Atomically precise metal nanoclusters (MNCs) have gained tremendous research interest in
recent years due to their extraordinary properties. The molecular-like properties that …

Thiolate-protected metal nanoclusters (or thiolated metal NCs) have recently emerged as a
promising class of functional materials because of their well-defined molecular structures …

Thiolate-protected noble metal (eg, Au and Ag) nanoclusters (NCs) are ultra-small particles
with a core size of less than 3 nm. Due to the strong quantum confinement effects and …

This critical review focuses on recent advances in the bio-inspired synthesis of metal
nanomaterials (MNMs) using microorganisms, viruses, plants, proteins and DNA molecules …

Sub-nanometre sized metal clusters, with dimensions between metal atoms and
nanoparticles, have attracted more and more attention due to their unique electronic …

The idea of employing natural cell membranes as a coating medium for nanoparticles (NPs)
endows man-made vectors with natural capabilities and benefits. In addition to retaining the …

Visual detection of mercury ions and glutathione is of great significance to public health and
environmental issues. Herein, we developed a fluorescent sensor (l-Cys/CuNCs@ ESM) …

Bovine serum albumin (BSA) is chosen as the nucleation templates to synthesize Pt-based
peroxidase nanomimetics with the average diameter of 2.0 nm. The efficient Pt nanozymes …

Sub‐nanometer‐sized metal clusters, having dimensions between metal atoms and
nanoparticles, have attracted tremendous attention in the recent past due to their unique …