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Wang Y, Ye J, Liu K, Wu Y, Linghu J, Feng T, Liu Y, Dou X, Yuan X, Zhu H. Ultrasmall copper nanoclusters as an efficient antibacterial agent for primary peritonitis therapy. RSC Adv 2024; 14:15413-15418. [PMID: 38741962 PMCID: PMC11089525 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra01785d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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The urgent need to develop biocompatible, non-resistant antibacterial agents to effectively combat Gram-negative bacterial infections, particularly for the treatment of peritonitis, presents a significant challenge. In this study, we introduce our water-soluble Cu30 nanoclusters (NCs) as a potent and versatile antibacterial agent tailored for addressing peritonitis. The as-synthesized atomically precise Cu30 NCs demonstrate exceptional broad-spectrum antibacterial performance, and especially outstanding bactericidal activity of 100% against Gram-negative Escherichia coli (E. coli). Our in vivo experimental findings indicate that the Cu30 NCs exhibit remarkable therapeutic efficacy against primary peritonitis caused by E. coli infection. Specifically, the treatment leads to a profound reduction of drug-resistant bacteria in the peritoneal cavity of mice with peritonitis by more than 5 orders of magnitude, along with the resolution of pathological features in the peritoneum and spleen. Additionally, comprehensive in vivo biosafety assessment underscores the remarkable biocompatibility, low biotoxicity, as well as efficient hepatic and renal clearance of Cu30 NCs, emphasizing their potential for in vivo application. This investigation is poised to advance the development of novel Cu NC-based antibacterial agents for in vivo antibacterial treatment and the elimination of abdominal inflammation.
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- Yaru Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 PR China
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Dong C, Huang RW, Sagadevan A, Yuan P, Gutiérrez-Arzaluz L, Ghosh A, Nematulloev S, Alamer B, Mohammed OF, Hussain I, Rueping M, Bakr OM. Isostructural Nanocluster Manipulation Reveals Pivotal Role of One Surface Atom in Click Chemistry. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202307140. [PMID: 37471684 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202307140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Elucidating single-atom effects on the fundamental properties of nanoparticles is challenging because single-atom modifications are typically accompanied by appreciable changes to the overall particle's structure. Herein, we report the synthesis of a [Cu58 H20 PET36 (PPh3 )4 ]2+ (Cu58 ; PET: phenylethanethiolate; PPh3 : triphenylphosphine) nanocluster-an atomically precise nanoparticle-that can be transformed into the surface-defective analog [Cu57 H20 PET36 (PPh3 )4 ]+ (Cu57 ). Both nanoclusters are virtually identical, with five concentric metal shells, save for one missing surface copper atom in Cu57 . Remarkably, the loss of this single surface atom drastically alters the reactivity of the nanocluster. In contrast to Cu58 , Cu57 shows promising activity for click chemistry, particularly photoinduced [3+2] azide-alkyne cycloaddition (AAC), which is attributed to the active catalytic site in Cu57 after the removal of one surface copper atom. Our study not only presents a unique system for uncovering the effect of a single-surface atom modification on nanoparticle properties but also showcases single-atom surface modification as a powerful means for designing nanoparticle catalysts.
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- Chunwei Dong
- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center (AMPMC), KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center (AMPMC), KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Syed Babar Ali School of Science & Engineering, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), DHA, 54792, Lahore, Pakistan
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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Zou X, Kang X, Zhu M. Recent developments in the investigation of driving forces for transforming coinage metal nanoclusters. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:5892-5967. [PMID: 37577838 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00876a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Metal nanoclusters serve as an emerging class of modular nanomaterials. The transformation of metal nanoclusters has been fully reflected in their studies from every aspect, including the structural evolution analysis, physicochemical property regulation, and practical application promotion. In this review, we highlight the driving forces for transforming atomically precise metal nanoclusters and summarize the related transforming principles and fundamentals. Several driving forces for transforming nanoclusters are meticulously reviewed herein: ligand-exchange-induced transformations, metal-exchange-induced transformations, intercluster reactions, photochemical transformations, oxidation/reduction-induced transformations, and other factors (intrinsic instability, pH, temperature, and metal salts) triggering transformations. The exploitation of transforming principles to customize the preparations, structures, physicochemical properties, and practical applications of metal nanoclusters is also disclosed. At the end of this review, we provide our perspectives and highlight the challenges remaining for future research on the transformation of metal nanoclusters. Our intended audience is the broader scientific community interested in metal nanoclusters, and we believe that this review will provide researchers with a comprehensive synthetic toolbox and insights on the research fundamentals needed to realize more cluster-based nanomaterials with customized compositions, structures, and properties.
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- Xuejuan Zou
- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China.
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China.
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China.
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Zhu ZM, Zhao Y, Zhao H, Liu C, Zhang Y, Fei W, Bi H, Li MB. Photochemical Route for Synthesizing Atomically Precise Metal Nanoclusters from Disulfide. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:7508-7515. [PMID: 37477210 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c02026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Practical approaches to the synthesis of atomically precise metal nanoclusters are in high demand as they provide the structural basis for investigating nanomaterials' structure-property correlations with atomic precision. The Brust-Schiffrin method has been widely used, while the essential reductive ligands (e.g., thiols) limit the application of this method for synthesizing metal nanoclusters with specific frameworks and surface ligands. In this work, we developed a photochemical route for synthesizing atomically precise metal nanoclusters by applying disulfide, which is a widely available, stable, and environmentally friendly sulfur source. This method enables the construction of structurally diverse metal nanoclusters and especially features the synthesis of PhS-protected metal nanoclusters that were not easily achieved previously and the gram-scale synthesis. A reduction-oxidation cascade mechanism has been revealed for the photochemical route. This work is expected to open up new opportunities for metal nanocluster synthesis and will contribute to the practical applications of this kind of nanomaterial.
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- Ze-Min Zhu
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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Li Y, Zhao S, Zang S. Programmable kernel structures of atomically precise metal nanoclusters for tailoring catalytic properties. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2023; 3:20220005. [PMID: 37933377 PMCID: PMC10624382 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20220005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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The unclear structures and polydispersity of metal nanoparticles (NPs) seriously hamper the identification of the active sites and the construction of structure-reactivity relationships. Fortunately, ligand-protected metal nanoclusters (NCs) with atomically precise structures and monodispersity have become an ideal candidate for understanding the well-defined correlations between structure and catalytic property at an atomic level. The programmable kernel structures of atomically precise metal NCs provide a fantastic chance to modulate their size, shape, atomic arrangement, and electron state by the precise modulating of the number, type, and location of metal atoms. Thus, the special focus of this review highlights the most recent process in tailoring the catalytic activity and selectivity over metal NCs by precisely controlling their kernel structures. This review is expected to shed light on the in-depth understanding of metal NCs' kernel structures and reactivity relationships.
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- Ya‐Hui Li
- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Material, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of ChemistryZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhouP. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Material, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of ChemistryZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhouP. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Material, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of ChemistryZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhouP. R. China
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Yang G, Wang Z, Du F, Jiang F, Yuan X, Ying JY. Ultrasmall Coinage Metal Nanoclusters as Promising Theranostic Probes for Biomedical Applications. J Am Chem Soc 2023. [PMID: 37200506 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c02880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Ultrasmall coinage metal nanoclusters (NCs, <3 nm) have emerged as a novel class of theranostic probes due to their atomically precise size and engineered physicochemical properties. The rapid advances in the design and applications of metal NC-based theranostic probes are made possible by the atomic-level engineering of metal NCs. This Perspective article examines (i) how the functions of metal NCs are engineered for theranostic applications, (ii) how a metal NC-based theranostic probe is designed and how its physicochemical properties affect the theranostic performance, and (iii) how metal NCs are used to diagnose and treat various diseases. We first summarize the tailored properties of metal NCs for theranostic applications in terms of biocompatibility and tumor targeting. We focus our discussion on the theranostic applications of metal NCs in bioimaging-directed disease diagnosis, photoinduced disease therapy, nanomedicine, drug delivery, and optical urinalysis. Lastly, an outlook on the challenges and opportunities in the future development of metal NCs for theranostic applications is provided.
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- Ge Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- Shandong Peninsula Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Brine Utilization, Weifang University of Science and Technology, Weifang 262700, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- School of Environment and Material Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- NanoBio Lab, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 31 Biopolis Way, The Nanos, Singapore 138669, Singapore
- NanoBio Lab, A*STAR Infectious Diseases Laboratories, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 31 Biopolis Way, The Nanos, Singapore 138669, Singapore
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Deng G, Kim J, Bootharaju MS, Sun F, Lee K, Tang Q, Hwang YJ, Hyeon T. Body-Centered-Cubic-Kernelled Ag 15Cu 6 Nanocluster with Alkynyl Protection: Synthesis, Total Structure, and CO 2 Electroreduction. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:3401-3407. [PMID: 36541445 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c10338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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While atomically monodisperse nanostructured materials are highly desirable to unravel the size- and structure-catalysis relationships, their controlled synthesis and the atomic-level structure determination pose challenges. Particularly, copper-containing atomically precise alloy nanoclusters are potential catalyst candidates for the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (eCO2RR) due to high abundance and tunable catalytic activity of copper. Herein, we report the synthesis and total structure of an alkynyl-protected 21-atom AgCu alloy nanocluster [Ag15Cu6(C≡CR)18(DPPE)2]-, denoted as Ag15Cu6 (HC≡CR: 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetylene; DPPE: 1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane). The single-crystal X-ray diffraction reveals that Ag15Cu6 consists of an Ag11Cu4 metal core exhibiting a body-centered cubic (bcc) structure, which is capped by 2 Cu atoms, 2 Ag2DPPE motifs, and 18 alkynyl ligands. Interestingly, the Ag15Cu6 cluster exhibits excellent catalytic activity for eCO2RR with a CO faradaic efficiency (FECO) of 91.3% at -0.81 V (vs the reversible hydrogen electrode, RHE), which is much higher than that (FECO: 48.5% at -0.89 V vs RHE) of Ag9Cu6 with bcc structure. Furthermore, Ag15Cu6 shows superior stability with no significant decay in the current density and FECO during a long-term operation of 145 h. Density functional theory calculations reveal that the de-ligated Ag15Cu6 cluster can expose more space at the pair of AgCu dual metals as the efficient active sites for CO formation.
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- Guocheng Deng
- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.,School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.,Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.,School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.,School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.,Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.,School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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Tang J, Liu C, Zhu C, Sun K, Wang H, Yin W, Xu C, Li Y, Wang W, Wang L, Wu R, Liu C, Huang J. High-nuclearity and thiol protected core-shell [Cu 75(S-Adm) 32] 2+: distorted octahedra fixed to Cu 15 core via strong cuprophilic interactions. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:2843-2848. [PMID: 36688503 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr05921e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Atomically precise nanoclusters have a critical role in understanding the structure-property relationships at the atomic level. Copper nanoclusters have attracted considerable attention, but the synthesis is limited because of susceptibility to oxidation. Herein, we developed a reduction speed controlling method to synthesize [Cu75(S-Adm)32]2+ (HS-Adm: 1-Adamantanethiol) nanocluster and reveal the key steps in the nucleation process. Cu75 was first observed and characterized with the following features: (i) composed of a face-centered cubic Cu15 kernel and a Cu60 caged shell including 12 distorted octahedra. (ii) The observation of the shortest Cu-Cu bond (2.166(7) Å) in the Cu nanoclusters, which could result from the distortion of the octahedron. (iii) The sole μ3-S mode of S, which plays two roles as a vertex and bridge atom to connect Cu atoms. This work presents a unique nanoball Cu nanocluster with strong cuprophilic interaction and provides a novel method to expand the family of Cu nanoclusters as well.
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- Jie Tang
- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China.
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China.
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China.
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- Center for Advanced Mass Spectrometry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- Center for Advanced Mass Spectrometry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- Center for Advanced Mass Spectrometry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- Laboratory of High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry Technologies, CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- Laboratory of High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry Technologies, CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China.
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China.
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Fan JQ, Yang Y, Tao CB, Li MB. Cadmium-Doped and Pincer Ligand-Modified Gold Nanocluster for Catalytic KA 2 Reaction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202215741. [PMID: 36478512 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202215741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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A gold nanocluster Au17 Cd2 (PNP)2 (SR)12 (PNP=2,6-bis(diphenylphosphinomethyl)pyridine, SR=4-MeOPhS) consisting of an icosahedral Au13 kernel, two Au2 CdS6 staple motifs, and two PNP pincer ligands has been designed, synthesized and well characterized. This cadmium and PNP pincer ligand co-modified gold nanocluster showed high catalytic efficiency in the KA2 reaction, featuring high TON, mild reaction conditions, broad substrate scope as well as catalyst recyclability. Comparison of the catalytic performance between Au17 Cd2 (PNP)2 (SR)12 and the structurally similar single cadmium (or PNP) modified gold nanoclusters demonstrates that the co-existence of the cadmium and PNP on the surface is crucial for the high catalytic activity of the gold nanocluster. This work would be enlightening for developing efficient catalysts for cascade reactions and discovering the catalytic potential of metal nanoclusters in organic transformations.
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- Ji-Qiang Fan
- Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an, Anhui, 237015, P. R. China
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- Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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Nkinahamira F, Yang R, Zhu R, Zhang J, Ren Z, Sun S, Xiong H, Zeng Z. Current Progress on Methods and Technologies for Catalytic Methane Activation at Low Temperatures. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2204566. [PMID: 36504369 PMCID: PMC9929156 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202204566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Methane (CH4 ) is an attractive energy source and important greenhouse gas. Therefore, from the economic and environmental point of view, scientists are working hard to activate and convert CH4 into various products or less harmful gas at low-temperature. Although the inert nature of CH bonds requires high dissociation energy at high temperatures, the efforts of researchers have demonstrated the feasibility of catalysts to activate CH4 at low temperatures. In this review, the efficient catalysts designed to reduce the CH4 oxidation temperature and improve conversion efficiencies are described. First, noble metals and transition metal-based catalysts are summarized for activating CH4 in temperatures ranging from 50 to 500 °C. After that, the partial oxidation of CH4 at relatively low temperatures, including thermocatalysis in the liquid phase, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and nonthermal plasma technologies, is briefly discussed. Finally, the challenges and perspectives are presented to provide a systematic guideline for designing and synthesizing the highly efficient catalysts in the complete/partial oxidation of CH4 at low temperatures.
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- François Nkinahamira
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and EnvironmentShenzhen Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Prevention and ControlSchool of Civil and Environmental EngineeringHarbin Institute of Technology ShenzhenShenzhen518055P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloonHong Kong999077P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and EnvironmentShenzhen Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Prevention and ControlSchool of Civil and Environmental EngineeringHarbin Institute of Technology ShenzhenShenzhen518055P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and EnvironmentShenzhen Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Prevention and ControlSchool of Civil and Environmental EngineeringHarbin Institute of Technology ShenzhenShenzhen518055P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and EnvironmentShenzhen Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Prevention and ControlSchool of Civil and Environmental EngineeringHarbin Institute of Technology ShenzhenShenzhen518055P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and EnvironmentShenzhen Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Prevention and ControlSchool of Civil and Environmental EngineeringHarbin Institute of Technology ShenzhenShenzhen518055P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid SurfacesCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringXiamen UniversityXiamen361005P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloonHong Kong999077P. R. China
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Zhang TS, Fei W, Li N, Zhang Y, Xu C, Luo Q, Li MB. Open Nitrogen Site-Induced Kinetic Resolution and Catalysis of a Gold Nanocluster. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:235-242. [PMID: 36574348 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c04163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The emerging metal nanocluster provides a platform for the investigation of structural features, unique properties, and structure-property correlation of nanomaterials at the atomic level. Construction of open sites on the surface of the metal nanocluster is a long-pursued but challenging goal. Herein, we realized the construction of "open organic sites" in a metal nanocluster for the first time. Specifically, we introduce the PNP (2,6-bis(diphenylphosphinomethyl)pyridine) pincer ligand in the synthesis of the gold nanocluster, enabling the construction of a structurally precise Au8(PNP)4 nanocluster. The rigidity and the unique bonding mode of PNP lead to open nitrogen sites on the surface of the Au8(PNP)4 nanocluster, which have been utilized as multifunctional sites in this work for efficient kinetic resolution and catalysis. The gold pincer nanocluster and the open nitrogen site-induced performance will be enlightening for the construction of multifunctional metal nanoclusters.
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- Tai-Song Zhang
- Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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Li Q, Zeman CJ, Kalkan B, Kirschbaum K, Gianopoulos CG, Parakh A, Doan D, Lee AC, Kulikowski J, Schatz GC, Shen G, Kunz M, Gu XW. Direct Observation of the Pressure-Induced Structural Variation in Gold Nanoclusters and the Correlated Optical Response. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:132-139. [PMID: 36577713 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c03759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The ability to gradually modify the atomic structures of nanomaterials and directly identify such structural variation is important in nanoscience research. Here, we present the first example of a high-pressure single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis of atomically precise metal nanoclusters. The pressure-dependent, subangstrom structural evolution of an ultrasmall gold nanoparticle, Au25S18, has been directly identified. We found that a 0.1 Å decrease of the Au-Au bond length could induce a blue-shift of 30 nm in the photoluminescence spectra of gold nanoclusters. From theoretical calculations, the origins of the blue-shift and enhanced photoluminescence under pressure are investigated, which are ascribed to molecular orbital symmetry and conformational locking, respectively. The combination of the high-pressure in situ X-ray results with both theoretical and experimental optical spectra provides a direct and generalizable avenue to unveil the underlying structure-property relations for nanoclusters and nanoparticles which cannot be obtained through traditional physical chemistry measurements.
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- Qi Li
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Earth and Planetary Sciences Department, University of California, Santa Cruz, California 95064, United States
- Advanced Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio 43606, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- HPCAT, X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Advanced Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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Chen X, Peng M, Xiao D, Liu H, Ma D. Fully Exposed Metal Clusters: Fabrication and Application in Alkane Dehydrogenation. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c04008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Xiaowen Chen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Shenyang 110016, People’s Republic of China
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People’s Republic of China
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- Center for Integrative Materials Discovery, Department of Chemistry and Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, University of New Haven, West Haven, Connecticut 06516, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Shenyang 110016, People’s Republic of China
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People’s Republic of China
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Chen Z, Zhao J, Jin C, Liu J. Butterfly Effect of Electron Donor from Monoatomic Cobalt in Few-Atom Platinum Clusters: Boosting Electrocatalysis. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:37727-37737. [PMID: 35943902 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c08959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Few-atom metal clusters feature an extremely large surface area and abundant active sites, which are particularly important for electrocatalysis. Herein, we report a monoatomic cobalt tailoring strategy to boost the performance of platinum clusters (ca. <1 nm) via hetero-charge-trapping chemistry by ultraviolet light reducing Pt-based anions anchored on target Co cations. The created Co1Ptx clusters exhibit a mass activity of 2.27 A mgPt-1, which is about 1621% higher than that obtained by state-of-the-art Pt/C (2 nm) for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). This can be attributed to the butterfly effect of electron donor from monoatomic cobalt in the platinum clusters. Moreover, the improved stability results from the Co located at the bottom position of the Pt host, possessing high resistance to Co leaching. Therefore, this offers a general strategy to optimize the high performance of platinum group metal (PGM) clusters for electrocatalysis.
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- Zhiguo Chen
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Chen X, Jia Z, Huang F, Diao J, Liu H. Atomically dispersed metal catalysts on nanodiamond and its derivatives: synthesis and catalytic application. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 57:11591-11603. [PMID: 34657938 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc05202k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Atomically dispersed metal catalysts (ADMCs) have attracted increasing interest in the field of heterogeneous catalysis. As sub-nanometric catalysts, ADMCs have exhibited remarkable catalytic performance in many reactions. ADMCs are classified into two categories: single atom catalysts (SACs) and atomically dispersed clusters with a few atoms. To stabilize the highly active ADMCs, nanodiamond (ND) and its derivatives (NDDs) are promising supports. In this Feature Article, we have introduced the advantages of NDDs with a highly curved surface and tunable surface properties. The controllable defective sites and oxygen functional groups are known as the anchoring sites for ADMCs. Tunable surface acid-base properties enable ADMCs supported on NDDs to exhibit unique selectivity towards target products and an extended lifetime in many reactions. In addition, we have firstly overviewed the recent advances in the synthesis strategies for effectively fabricating ADMCs on NDDs, and further discussed how to achieve the atomic dispersion of metal precursors and stabilize the as-formed metal atoms against migration and agglomeration based on NDDs. And then, we have also systematically summarized the advantages of ADMCs supported on NDDs in reactions, including hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, aerobic oxidation and electrochemical reaction. These reactions can also effectively guide the design of ADMCs. The recent progress in understanding the effect of structure of active centers and metal-support interactions (MSIs) on the catalytic performance of ADMCs is particularly highlighted. At last, the possible research directions in ADMCs are forecasted.
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- Xiaowen Chen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Shenyang 110016, P. R. China.,Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Shenyang 110016, P. R. China.,Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, P. R. China.
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, P. R. China.
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Shenyang 110016, P. R. China.,Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, P. R. China.
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Xiong Y, Chen H, Hu Y, Yang S, Xue X, He L, Liu X, Ma J, Jin Z. Photodriven Catalytic Hydrogenation of CO 2 to CH 4 with Nearly 100% Selectivity over Ag 25 Clusters. NANO LETTERS 2021; 21:8693-8700. [PMID: 34608804 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c02784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The conversion of chemically inert carbon dioxide and its photoreduction to value-added products have attracted enormous attention as an intriguing prospect for utilizing the principal greenhouse gas CO2. Herein, we explore the use of Ag25 clusters with well-defined atomic structures for high-selectivity photocatalytic hydrogenation of CO2 to methane. Ag25 clusters, with molecular-like properties and surface plasmon resonance, exhibit competitive catalytic activity for light-driven CO2 reduction that yield an almost 100% product selectivity of methane at a relatively mild temperature (100 °C). DFT calculations reveal that the absorption of CO2 on Ag25 clusters is energetically favorable. The methanation of the Ag25 cluster catalyst has been investigated by operando infrared spectroscopy, verifying that methane was produced through a -H-assisted multielectron reaction pathway via the transformation of formyl and formaldehyde species to form surface CHx. This work presents a highly efficient strategy for high-performance CO2 methanation via well-defined metal cluster catalysts.
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- Yan Xiong
- MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen 518063, People's Republic of China
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Li S, Tian W, Liu Y. The ligand effect of atomically precise gold nanoclusters in tailoring catalytic properties. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:16847-16859. [PMID: 34622913 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr05232b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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It is well known that surface ligands are vital layers for ligand-protected Aun nanoclusters. Improving the knowledge of the relationship between ligands and catalytic properties is a forefront research topic for Aun nanoclusters. Enormous effort has been devoted to realizing the ligand effect in synthesis, including well-controlled sizes and shapes as well as structural transformation. However, the crucial function of surface ligands has not been addressed yet in catalytic reactions. Here, this review mainly aims to summarize the recent progress concerning the influence of surface ligand layers on catalytic activity and selectivity, based on the various types of ligand protected Aun nanoclusters. Besides, the potential challenges and opportunities of Aun nanoclusters are indicated, mainly in terms of surface ligands to guide the improvement of catalytic performances.
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- Shuohao Li
- School of Safety Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China.
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- School of Safety Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China.
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- School of Safety Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China.
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Zhang Y, Sun S, Liu H, Ren Q, Hao W, Xin Q, Xu J, Wang H, Zhang XD. Catalytically active gold clusters with atomic precision for noninvasive early intervention of neurotrauma. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:319. [PMID: 34645450 PMCID: PMC8513369 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-01071-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Neurotrauma is a worldwide public health problem which can be divided into primary and secondary damge. The primary damge is caused by external forces and triggers the overproduction of peroxides and superoxides, leading to long-lasting secondary damage including oxidative stress, wound infection and immunological reactions. The emerging catalysts have shown great potential in the treatment of brain injury and neurogenic inflammation, but are limited to biosafety issues and delivery efficiency. Results Herein, we proposed the noninvasive delivery route to brain trauma by employing highly active gold clusters with enzyme-like activity to achieve the early intervention. The decomposition rate to H2O2 of the ultrasmall gold clusters is 10 times that of glassy carbon (GC) electrodes, indicating excellent catalytic activity. The gold clusters can relieve the oxidative stress and decrease the excessive O2·− and H2O2 both in vitro and in vivo. Besides, gold clusters can accelerate the wound healing of brain trauma and alleviate inflammation via inhibiting the activation of astrocytes and microglia through noninvasive adminstration. decrease the peroxide and superoxide of brain tissue. Conclusions Present work shows noninvasive treatment is a promising route for early intervention of brain trauma. ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12951-021-01071-4.
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- Yunguang Zhang
- School of Science, Xi'an University of Posts and Telecommunications, Xi'an, 710121, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neuroengineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neuroengineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Posts and Telecommunications, Xi'an, 710121, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neuroengineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China. .,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neuroengineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China.
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Peng B, Zheng LX, Wang PY, Zhou JF, Ding M, Sun HD, Shan BQ, Zhang K. Physical Origin of Dual-Emission of Au-Ag Bimetallic Nanoclusters. Front Chem 2021; 9:756993. [PMID: 34646815 PMCID: PMC8503609 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.756993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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On the origin of photoluminescence of noble metal NCs, there are always hot debates: metal-centered quantum-size confinement effect VS ligand-centered surface state mechanism. Herein, we provided solid evidence that structural water molecules (SWs) confined in the nanocavity formed by surface-protective-ligand packing on the metal NCs are the real luminescent emitters of Au-Ag bimetal NCs. The Ag cation mediated Au-Ag bimetal NCs exhibit the unique pH-dependent dual-emission characteristic with larger Stokes shift up to 200 nm, which could be used as potential ratiometric nanosensors for pH detection. Our results provide a completely new insight on the understanding of the origin of photoluminescence of metal NCs, which elucidates the abnormal PL emission phenomena, including solvent effect, pH-dependent behavior, surface ligand effect, multiple emitter centers, and large-Stoke's shift.
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- Bo Peng
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
- Laboratoire de Chimie, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, Institut de Chimie de Lyon, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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Ceylan YS, Gieseking RLM. Hydride- and halide-substituted Au 9(PH 3) 83+ nanoclusters: similar absorption spectra disguise distinct geometries and electronic structures. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2021; 23:17287-17299. [PMID: 34346427 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp02761a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Ligands dramatically affect the electronic structure of gold nanoclusters (NCs) and provide a useful handle to tune the properties required for nanomaterials that have high performance for important functions like catalysis. Recently, questions have arisen about the nature of the interactions of hydride and halide ligands with Au NCs: hydride and halide ligands have similar effects on the absorption spectra of Au9 NCs, which suggested that the interactions of the two classes of ligands with the Au core may be similar. Here, we elucidate the interactions of halide and hydride ligands with phosphine-protected gold clusters via theoretical investigations. The computed absorption spectra using time-dependent density functional theory are in reasonable agreement with the experimental spectra, confirming that the computational methods are capturing the ligand-metal interactions accurately. Despite the similarities in the absorption spectra, the hydride and halide ligands have distinct geometric and electronic effects. The hydride ligand behaves as a metal dopant and contributes its two electrons to the number of superatomic electrons, while the halides act as electron-withdrawing ligands and do not change the number of superatomic electrons. Clarifying the binding modes of these ligands will aid in future efforts to use ligand derivatization as a powerful tool to rationally design Au NCs for use in functional materials.
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- Yavuz S Ceylan
- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02453, USA.
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Cai X, Sun Y, Xu J, Zhu Y. Contributions of Internal Atoms of Atomically Precise Metal Nanoclusters to Catalytic Performances. Chemistry 2021; 27:11539-11547. [PMID: 34096132 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202101310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Every atom of a heterogeneous catalyst can play a direct or indirect role in its overall catalytic properties. However, it is extremely challenging to determine explicitly which atom(s) of a catalyst can contribute most to its catalytic performance because the observed performance usually reflects an average of all the atoms in the catalyst. The emergence of atomically precise metal nanoclusters brings unprecedented opportunities to address these central issues, as the crystal structures of such nanoclusters have been solved, and hence very fundamental understanding of nanocatalysis can be attained at an atomic level. This minireview focuses on recent efforts to reveal the contributions of the internal atoms or vacancies of nanocluster catalysts to the catalytic processes, including how the catalytic activity can be dramatically changed by the central doping of a foreign atom, how catalytic activation and inactivation can be reversibly switched by shuttling the central atom into and out of nanoclusters, and how evolution in catalytic activity can be driven by structural periodicity in the inner kernels of the nanoclusters. We anticipate that progress in this research area could represent a novel conceptual framework for understanding the crucial roles of internal atoms of the catalysts in tuning the catalytic properties.
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- Xiao Cai
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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The beauty of binary phases: A facile strategy for synthesis, processing, functionalization, and application of ultrasmall metal nanoclusters. Coord Chem Rev 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2021.213900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Li Q, Chai J, Yang S, Song Y, Chen T, Chen C, Zhang H, Yu H, Zhu M. Multiple Ways Realizing Charge-State Transform in AuCu Bimetallic Nanoclusters with Atomic Precision. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e1907114. [PMID: 32363778 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201907114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Revised: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Thiolate-protected nanoclusters with different charge states usually show similar structure frameworks but different electronic configurations, which are proved to dramatically affect their properties such as magnetism, photoluminescence, and catalytic activity. Until now, few nanoclusters with alterable charge states have been reported and only some of them are structurally solved, limiting the in-depth studies on their interesting properties. Here, a new AuCu alloy nanocluster [Au18 Cu32 (SPhCl)36 ]2- (HSPhCl = 4-chlorophenylthiophenol) is synthesized and structurally solved by X-ray crystallography. Interestingly, it is found that this nanocluster can be reduced to another nanocluster with a different charge state, that is, [Au18 Cu32 (SPhCl)36 ]3- . This change in charge states is clearly proved by X-ray crystallography, electrospray ionization mass spectrometry, thermogravimetric analysis, and electron paramagnetic resonance. Furthermore, several redox methods are carried out to realize the reversible interconversion between these two nanoclusters, including electrochemical redox, introduction of H2 O2 /NaBH4 , and oxidation with silica under air atmosphere. This work offers new insight into the transform progress of charge states with AuCu alloy nanoclusters which contributes to the understanding of the relationship between electronic structure and properties of nanoclusters and further development of AuCu nanoclusters with excellent performance.
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- Qinzhen Li
- School of Physics and Materials Science, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
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Liu Y, Wang S, Wang Z, Yao Q, Fang S, Zhou X, Yuan X, Xie J. The in situ synthesis of silver nanoclusters inside a bacterial cellulose hydrogel for antibacterial applications. J Mater Chem B 2021; 8:4846-4850. [PMID: 32186318 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb00073f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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An antibacterial Ag nanocluster-based hydrogel (Ag NC@BC) is prepared by the in situ formation of Ag NCs on the nanofibers of a natural bacterial-cellulose (BC) hydrogel. The Ag NC@BC exhibits superior, broad-spectrum antimicrobial performance against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and has a long-acting bactericidal efficacy compared to pristine Ag NCs due to its controlled-release feature for Ag species. Moreover, this fabricated hydrogel also possesses excellent biocompatibility. All of these advantages of Ag NC@BC endow it with great potentials in battling bacterial infections.
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- Yong Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong 266042, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong 266042, China.
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- Weifang University of Science and Technology, Shandong Peninsula Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Brine Utilization, Weifang 262700, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, 117585, Singapore.
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- Key Lab of Biobased Polymer Materials of Shandong Provincial Education Department, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Key Lab of Biobased Polymer Materials of Shandong Provincial Education Department, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong 266042, China.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, 117585, Singapore.
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Bai Y, He S, Lv Y, Zhu M, Yu H. Redox-Induced Interconversion of Two Au 8 Nanoclusters: the Mechanism and the Structure-Bond Dissociation Activity Correlations. Inorg Chem 2021; 60:5724-5733. [PMID: 33779145 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.0c03828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The interconversion of atomically precise nanoclusters represents an excellent platform to understand the structural correlations of nanomaterials at the atomic level. Herein, density functional theory calculations were performed to elucidate the mechanism of the redox-induced interconversion of [Au8(dppp)4]2+ and [Au8(dppp)4Cl2]2+ (dppp is short for 1,3-bis(diphenylphosphino)propane) nanoclusters. Reduction is the driving force for the conversion of [Au8(dppp)4Cl2]2+ to [Au8(dppp)4]2+, while the Au-Au and first Au-Cl bond dissociations occur asynchronously on the two different corner Au atoms to avoid the formation of an electron-deficient Au atom. By contrast, the reduced electron density of [Au8(dppp)4]2+ by oxidation with O2 weakens the outmost Au-Au bond therein and facilitates the coordination of the electron-rich chloride(s). The reduction- and oxidation-induced activations, respectively, of Au-Cl and Au-Au bonds and the elucidated principles on the structure-activity correlations might also be generalized to other size conversions upon redox treatment.
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- Yuyuan Bai
- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China.,Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China.,Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P. R. China
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He W, Zhou Z, Han Z, Li S, Zhou Z, Ma L, Zang S. Ultrafast Size Expansion and Turn‐On Luminescence of Atomically Precise Silver Clusters by Hydrogen Sulfide. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202100006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Wei‐Miao He
- Green Catalysis Center College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- Green Catalysis Center College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- Green Catalysis Center College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- Green Catalysis Center College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- Green Catalysis Center College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Luoyang Normal University Luoyang 471934 China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Luoyang Normal University Luoyang 471934 China
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- Green Catalysis Center College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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He W, Zhou Z, Han Z, Li S, Zhou Z, Ma L, Zang S. Ultrafast Size Expansion and Turn‐On Luminescence of Atomically Precise Silver Clusters by Hydrogen Sulfide. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:8505-8509. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202100006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Wei‐Miao He
- Green Catalysis Center College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- Green Catalysis Center College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- Green Catalysis Center College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- Green Catalysis Center College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- Green Catalysis Center College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Luoyang Normal University Luoyang 471934 China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Luoyang Normal University Luoyang 471934 China
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- Green Catalysis Center College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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Liu X, Yao G, Cheng X, Xu J, Cai X, Hu W, Xu WW, Zhang C, Zhu Y. Cd-driven surface reconstruction and photodynamics in gold nanoclusters. Chem Sci 2021; 12:3290-3294. [PMID: 34164098 PMCID: PMC8179392 DOI: 10.1039/d0sc05163b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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With atomically precise gold nanoclusters acting as a starting unit, substituting one or more gold atoms of the nanocluster with other metals has become an effective strategy to create metal synergy for improving catalytic performances and other properties. However, so far detailed insight into how to design the gold-based nanoclusters to optimize the synergy is still lacking, as atomic-level exchange between the surface-gold (or core-gold) and the incoming heteroatoms is quite challenging without changing other parts. Here we report a Cd-driven reconstruction of Au44(DMBT)28 (DMBT = 3,5-dimethylbenzenethiol), in which four Au2(DMBT)3 staples are precisely replaced by two Au5Cd2(DMBT)12 staples to form Au38Cd4(DMBT)30 with the face-centered cubic inner core retained. With the dual modifications of the surface and electronic structure, the Au38Cd4(DMBT)30 nanocluster exhibits distinct excitonic behaviors and superior photocatalytic performances compared to the parent Au44(DMBT)28 nanocluster.
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- Xu Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Physics, Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University Ningbo 315211 China
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- School of Physics, Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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Golovanova SA, Sadkov AP, Shestakov AF. Effect of Oxygen on the Oxidation of Methane with Hydrogen Peroxide to Methanol in the Presence of Glutathione-Stabilized Gold Nanoclusters. KINETICS AND CATALYSIS 2020. [DOI: 10.1134/s0023158420040060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Li G, Hu W, Sun Y, Xu J, Cai X, Cheng X, Zhang Y, Tang A, Liu X, Chen M, Ding W, Zhu Y. Reactivity and Lability Modulated by a Valence Electron Moving in and out of 25-Atom Gold Nanoclusters. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:21135-21142. [PMID: 32729214 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202009278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2020] [Revised: 07/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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The emergence of atomically precise metal nanoclusters with unique electronic structures provides access to currently inaccessible catalytic challenges at the single-electron level. We investigate the catalytic behavior of gold Au25 (SR)18 nanoclusters by monitoring an incoming and outgoing free valence electron of Au 6s1 . Distinct performances are revealed: Au25 (SR)18 - is generated upon donation of an electron to neutral Au25 (SR)18 0 and this is associated with a loss in reactivity, whereas Au25 (SR)18 + is generated from dislodgment of an electron from neutral Au25 (SR)18 0 with a loss in stability. The reactivity diversity of the three Au25 (SR)18 clusters stems from different affinities with reactants and the extent of intramolecular charge migration during the reactions, which are closely associated with the valence occupancies of the clusters varied by one electron. The stability difference in the three clusters is attributed to their different equilibria, which are established between the AuSR dissociation and polymerization influenced by one electron.
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- Guangjun Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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Li G, Hu W, Sun Y, Xu J, Cai X, Cheng X, Zhang Y, Tang A, Liu X, Chen M, Ding W, Zhu Y. Reactivity and Lability Modulated by a Valence Electron Moving in and out of 25‐Atom Gold Nanoclusters. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202009278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Guangjun Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing 100083 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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Lv Y, Zhao R, Weng S, Yu H. Core Charge Density Dominated Size‐Conversion from Au
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2. Chemistry 2020; 26:12382-12387. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202002617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Ying Lv
- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of, Advanced Materials Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for, Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials Key Laboratory of, Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University) Ministry of Education Hefei Anhui 230601 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of, Advanced Materials Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for, Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials Key Laboratory of, Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University) Ministry of Education Hefei Anhui 230601 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of, Advanced Materials Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for, Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials Key Laboratory of, Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University) Ministry of Education Hefei Anhui 230601 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of, Advanced Materials Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for, Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials Key Laboratory of, Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University) Ministry of Education Hefei Anhui 230601 P. R. China
- Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology Anhui University Hefei Anhui 230601 P. R. China
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Atomically precise metal clusters are now in the research spotlight, owing to the precise correlation between the physicochemical properties and their atomic-packing structures at an atomic-level. Herein we synthesized an Au8 cluster capped by four ferrocene ligands (DPPF), in which the ferrocene not only can direct the precise formation of the Au8 cluster, but also can solidify the structural pattern of the Au8 cluster. The Au8(DPPF)4 clusters as heterogeneous catalysts can achieve efficiently catalytic performances for the CO oxidation reaction, mainly due to the resistance to aggregation into large particles under reaction conditions. Our results suggest that the homolytic phosphine dissociation nature and the postdissociation reconstruction effect induced by Fe may enhance the catalytic performances of Au8(DPPF)4.
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- Shuo Hao Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, P. R. China
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- Center for Green Innovation, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P. R. China.,Beijing Computational Science Research Center, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, P. R. China
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Pei X, Pereira A, Smirnova ES, Echavarren AM. Small Gold(I) and Gold(I)-Silver(I) Clusters by C-Si Auration. Chemistry 2020; 26:7309-7313. [PMID: 32236985 PMCID: PMC7317441 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202001509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Auration of o-trimethylsilyl arylphosphines leads to the formation of gold and gold-silver clusters with ortho-metalated phosphines displaying 3c-2e Au-C-M bonds (M=Au/Ag). Hexagold clusters [Au6 L4 ](X)2 are obtained by reaction of (L-TMS)AuCl with AgX, whereas reaction with AgX and Ag2 O leads to gold-silver clusters [Au4 Ag2 L4 ](X)2 . Oxo-trigold(I) species [Au3 O]+ were identified as the intermediates in the formation of the silver-doped clusters. Other [Au5 ], [Au4 Ag], and [Au12 Ag4 ] clusters were also obtained. Clusters containing PAu-Au-AuP structural motif display good catalytic activity in the activation of alkynes under homogeneous conditions.
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- Xiao‐Li Pei
- Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ)Barcelona Institute of Science and TechnologyAv. Països Catalans 1643007TarragonaSpain
- Departament de Química Analítica i Química OrgànicaUniversitat Rovira i VirgiliC/ Marcel⋅li Domingo s/n43007TarragonaSpain
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- Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ)Barcelona Institute of Science and TechnologyAv. Països Catalans 1643007TarragonaSpain
- Departament de Química Analítica i Química OrgànicaUniversitat Rovira i VirgiliC/ Marcel⋅li Domingo s/n43007TarragonaSpain
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- Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ)Barcelona Institute of Science and TechnologyAv. Països Catalans 1643007TarragonaSpain
- Departament de Química Analítica i Química OrgànicaUniversitat Rovira i VirgiliC/ Marcel⋅li Domingo s/n43007TarragonaSpain
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- Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ)Barcelona Institute of Science and TechnologyAv. Països Catalans 1643007TarragonaSpain
- Departament de Química Analítica i Química OrgànicaUniversitat Rovira i VirgiliC/ Marcel⋅li Domingo s/n43007TarragonaSpain
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Liu X, Saranya G, Huang X, Cheng X, Wang R, Chen M, Zhang C, Li T, Zhu Y. Ag
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Nanocluster: Dimeric Assembly of Au
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Enabled by Silver Atoms. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:13941-13946. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202005087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Xu Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Physics Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Physics Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- Center for Green Innovation School of Materials Science and Engineering University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing 100083 China
- Beijing Computational Science Research Center Beijing 100193 China
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- School of Physics Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology ShanghaiTech University Shanghai 201210 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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Liu X, Saranya G, Huang X, Cheng X, Wang R, Chen M, Zhang C, Li T, Zhu Y. Ag
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Nanocluster: Dimeric Assembly of Au
25
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Enabled by Silver Atoms. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202005087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Xu Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Physics Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Physics Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- Center for Green Innovation School of Materials Science and Engineering University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing 100083 China
- Beijing Computational Science Research Center Beijing 100193 China
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- School of Physics Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology ShanghaiTech University Shanghai 201210 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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Longo A, de Boed EJJ, Mammen N, van der Linden M, Honkala K, Häkkinen H, de Jongh PE, Donoeva B. Towards Atomically Precise Supported Catalysts from Monolayer-Protected Clusters: The Critical Role of the Support. Chemistry 2020; 26:7051-7058. [PMID: 32220016 PMCID: PMC7318640 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202000637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Abstract
Controlling the size and uniformity of metal clusters with atomic precision is essential for fine-tuning their catalytic properties, however for clusters deposited on supports, such control is challenging. Here, by combining X-ray absorption spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations, it is shown that supports play a crucial role in the evolution of monolayer-protected clusters into catalysts. Based on the acidic nature of the support, cluster-support interactions lead either to fragmentation of the cluster into isolated Au-ligand species or ligand-free metallic Au0 clusters. On Lewis acidic supports that bind metals strongly, the latter transformation occurs while preserving the original size of the metal cluster, as demonstrated for various Aun sizes. These findings underline the role of the support in the design of supported catalysts and represent an important step toward the synthesis of atomically precise supported nanomaterials with tailored physico-chemical properties.
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- Alessandro Longo
- XMI, Department of Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 S12, Ghent, East Flanders, 9000, Belgium.,Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati (ISMN)-CNR, UOS Palermo, Via Ugo La Malfa, 153, 90146, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, 3584 CG, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Physics, Nanoscience Center, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, 40014, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, 3584 CG, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemistry, Nanoscience Center, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, 40014, Finland
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- Department of Physics, Nanoscience Center, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, 40014, Finland.,Department of Chemistry, Nanoscience Center, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, 40014, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, 3584 CG, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, 3584 CG, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Zhang X, Wang Z, Qian S, Liu N, Sui L, Yuan X. Effect of subtle changes of isomeric ligands on the synthesis of atomically precise water-soluble gold nanoclusters. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:6449-6455. [PMID: 32149321 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr00379d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The subtle structural change of hydrophilic ligands on the size control of metal nanoclusters (NCs) is unclear but critically important for fundamental understanding. Herein, we report our findings that subtle changes of isomeric ligands lead to a dramatic difference in the size of water-soluble Au NCs. By using isomeric para-mercaptobenzoic acid (p-MBA), m-MBA, and o-MBA as model ligands, it was found that both the steric hindrance and the electronic effect of isomeric ligands significantly influences the size of Au NCs, resulting in the formation of different sized Au44(p-MBA)26 NCs, Au25(m-MBA)18 NCs, and Au37/43(o-MBA)22/26 NCs. Besides this, by collocating any two of the isomeric MBAs as ligand pairs to compare their protecting capability for Au NCs, the protecting abilities of such ligands were found to follow the trend: m-MBA > o-MBA > p-MBA. In addition, the growth process of Au44(p-/o-MBA)26 NCs from Au(i)-MBA complexes in the NaBH4 reduction system was also monitored by real-time UV-vis absorption spectroscopy and ESI mass spectrometry, which complies with the 2e- hopping growth principle, indicating the universal applicability of this principle in the synthesis of thiolated metal NCs. This study provides a fundamental understanding of the effect of ligands' steric hindrance and electronic factors on the size control of water-soluble metal NCs and sheds light on the formation of metal NCs in the NaBH4 reduction system.
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- Xinlei Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China.
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- Weifang University of Science and Technology, Shandong Peninsula Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Brine Utilization, Weifang 262700, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China.
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Cai X, Hu W, Xu S, Yang D, Chen M, Shu M, Si R, Ding W, Zhu Y. Structural Relaxation Enabled by Internal Vacancy Available in a 24-Atom Gold Cluster Reinforces Catalytic Reactivity. J Am Chem Soc 2020; 142:4141-4153. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.9b07761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Xiao Cai
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Center for Green Innovation, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
- Beijing Computational Science Research Center, Beijing 100193, China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Zhangjiang Laboratory, Shanghai 201204, China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Zhangjiang Laboratory, Shanghai 201204, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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Yang D, Pei W, Zhou S, Zhao J, Ding W, Zhu Y. Controllable Conversion of CO2on Non‐Metallic Gold Clusters. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:1919-1924. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201913635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Dan Yang
- Key Lab of Mesoscopic ChemistrySchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Modification by Laser, Ion and Electron BeamsDalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Modification by Laser, Ion and Electron BeamsDalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Modification by Laser, Ion and Electron BeamsDalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- Key Lab of Mesoscopic ChemistrySchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- Key Lab of Mesoscopic ChemistrySchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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Sun Y, Pei W, Xie M, Xu S, Zhou S, Zhao J, Xiao K, Zhu Y. Excitonic Au 4Ru 2(PPh 3) 2(SC 2H 4Ph) 8 cluster for light-driven dinitrogen fixation. Chem Sci 2020; 11:2440-2447. [PMID: 34084408 PMCID: PMC8157179 DOI: 10.1039/c9sc06424a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The surface plasmon resonance of metal nanoparticles has been widely used to improve photochemical transformations by plasmon-induced charge transfer. However, it remains elusive for the molecular-like metal clusters with non-metallic or excitonic behavior to enable light harvesting including electron/hole pair production and separation. Here we report a paradigm for solar energy conversion on an atomically precise Au4Ru2 cluster supported on TiO2 with oxygen vacancies, in which the electron–hole pairs can be directly generated from the excited Au4Ru2 cluster and the TiO2 support, and the photogenerated electrons can transfer to the Ru atoms. Importantly, the Ru atoms in the Au4Ru2 cluster are capable of injecting the electrons into adsorbed N2 to activate N2 molecules. The cooperative effect in the supported Au4Ru2 catalyst efficiently boosts the photocatalytic activity for N2 fixation in comparison with homogold (Aun) clusters. A molecular-like Au4Ru2 cluster supported on TiO2 with oxygen vacancies enables light harvesting to drive the fixation of N2.![]()
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- Yongnan Sun
- Key Lab of Mesoscopic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Modification by Laser, Ion and Electron Beams, Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- Key Lab of Mesoscopic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- Key Lab of Mesoscopic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Modification by Laser, Ion and Electron Beams, Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Modification by Laser, Ion and Electron Beams, Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications Nanjing 210023 China
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- Key Lab of Mesoscopic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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Tian S, Cao Y, Chen T, Zang S, Xie J. Ligand-protected atomically precise gold nanoclusters as model catalysts for oxidation reactions. Chem Commun (Camb) 2020; 56:1163-1174. [DOI: 10.1039/c9cc08215h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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This feature article provides a systematic overview and outlook on the oxidation reactions catalyzed by gold nanoclusters.
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- Shubo Tian
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- National University of Singapore
- 4 Engineering Drive 4
- Singapore 117585
- Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- National University of Singapore
- 4 Engineering Drive 4
- Singapore 117585
- Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- National University of Singapore
- 4 Engineering Drive 4
- Singapore 117585
- Singapore
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- National University of Singapore
- 4 Engineering Drive 4
- Singapore 117585
- Singapore
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Xu MM, Jia TT, Li B, Ma W, Chen X, Zhao X, Zang SQ. Tuning the properties of atomically precise gold nanoclusters for biolabeling and drug delivery. Chem Commun (Camb) 2020; 56:8766-8769. [PMID: 32613976 DOI: 10.1039/d0cc03498c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The fluorescent properties of atomically precise nanoclusters have been regulated by solvent-induced atomic structure transformation and cationic polymer-induced self-assembly for cell imaging and drug delivery.
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- Man-Man Xu
- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
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- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450000
- China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450000
- China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine
- National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
- National Institutes of Health
- Bethesda
- USA
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- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
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- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
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Yang D, Pei W, Zhou S, Zhao J, Ding W, Zhu Y. Controllable Conversion of CO2on Non‐Metallic Gold Clusters. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201913635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Dan Yang
- Key Lab of Mesoscopic ChemistrySchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Modification by Laser, Ion and Electron BeamsDalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Modification by Laser, Ion and Electron BeamsDalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Modification by Laser, Ion and Electron BeamsDalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- Key Lab of Mesoscopic ChemistrySchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- Key Lab of Mesoscopic ChemistrySchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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