Issue 40, 2022

Gold nanocluster composites: preparation strategies, optical and catalytic properties, and applications

Abstract

Ultrasmall gold nanoclusters have been widely investigated owing to their unique physical and chemical properties, while their poor fluorescence intensity and other weakness limit their applications. To improve these properties and expand their application value, gold nanocluster composites which combine gold nanoclusters with other functional materials are proposed. Here, we systematically summarize the preparation strategies of gold nanocluster composites, analyze their properties, and discuss their applications in sensing, bioimaging, and catalysis. Finally, we briefly highlight the shortcomings and future development of gold nanocluster composites.

Graphical abstract: Gold nanocluster composites: preparation strategies, optical and catalytic properties, and applications

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
21 Maijs 2022
Accepted
14 Sept. 2022
First published
15 Sept. 2022

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 14812-14833

Gold nanocluster composites: preparation strategies, optical and catalytic properties, and applications

F. Wu, J. Zhu, G. Weng, J. Li and J. Zhao, J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022, 10, 14812 DOI: 10.1039/D2TC02095E

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