Ultrasmall Au NCs have recently emerged as functional bionanomaterials due to their unique physicochemical and theranostic properties. To explore the therapeutic potential of Au NCs and to overcome biological barriers, interfacial engineering approaches are discussed in details.
This feature article highlights the recent advances of luminescent metal nanoclusters (MNCs) for their potential applications in healthcare and energy-related materials because of their high photosensitivity, thermal stability, low toxicity, and biocompatibility.
A novel electrochemiluminescence (ECL) sensor based on enhanced ECL of gold nanoclusters is designed for the ultrasensitive detection of dopamine.
A theranostic nanozyme (Au NCs-ICG) decomposes intratumoral H2O2 to O2, subsequently enhancing photodynamic therapy and radiotherapy with the guidance of multimodal imaging.
The Au(I)–thiolate complexes inserted their chains into the shell of Au nanoclusters, forming a crystalline shell with enhanced emission.