Heterogeneous catalysis involves solid-state catalysts, among which metal nanoparticles
occupy an important position. Unfortunately, no two nanoparticles from conventional …

Metal nanoclusters fill the gap between discrete atoms and plasmonic nanoparticles,
providing unique opportunities for investigating the quantum effects and precise structure …

The great promise of photodynamic therapy (PDT) has thrusted the rapid progress of
develo** highly effective photosensitizers (PS) in killing cancerous cells and bacteria. To …

Since the inception of urbanization and industrialization, emissions of volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) have become serious concern due to harmful effects on terrestrial biota …

Ultrasmall metal nanoparticles (NPs) with a well-defined composition and structure, the so-
called metal nanoclusters (NCs, usually smaller than 3 nm in size), represent the forefront …

Noble metal nanoclusters (NCs) have emerged as a new class of nanomaterials which have
great potential in bioapplications. Due to their ultrasmall size and versatile surface …

Electrochemical carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction can be used to convert CO2 into various
compounds at room temperature and ambient pressure using electricity generated from …

Thiolate (SR)‐protected gold nanoclusters (Aun (SR) m NCs) are a rare type of material
capable of simultaneously exhibiting multiple physicochemical properties well‐suited to …

Solar-driven photocatalysis is a promising route toward cleaner production using sunlight as
a sustainable energy source. Nanocrystalline TiO 2, in the form of mixed anatase/rutile …

In recent years, research on the use of metal nanoparticles (NPs) and nanoclusters (NCs)
synthesized by liquid-phase reduction in water-splitting photocatalysts has been actively …