Nanoclusters and nanocluster systems. Assembling, interactions and properties

Abstract

Data on the structures and properties of nanoclusters and nanocluster systems are analysed. A classification of nanoclusters and nanosystems based on the method of their preparation is proposed. Methods for assembling nanoclusters to give nanostructures, the main principles of assembling and the types of nanosystems are described. The appearance of new properties upon combination of nanoclusters into a nanosystem is noted. The bibliography includes 274 references.