Issue 11, 2019

Ligand functionalized copper nanoclusters for versatile applications in catalysis, sensing, bioimaging, and optoelectronics

Abstract

Copper nanoclusters (Cu NCs) have emerged as a valuable member of the family of ligand-protected few-atomic metal nanoparticles and show fascinating properties of color-controlled light emission, combined with the advantages of versatile solution-based chemical synthesis at low cost. Synthetic methods of Cu NCs using various types of functional ligands and scaffolds allow tuning their emission wavelength and improving their environmental stability. Depending on the method of preparation and the ligands used, Cu NCs have already been applied for a wide variety of applications in catalysis, sensing, bioimaging, theranostics, and optoelectronics. This review highlights the potential of Cu NCs and links synthetic procedures and functionalization with different ligands with their properties and applications.

Graphical abstract: Ligand functionalized copper nanoclusters for versatile applications in catalysis, sensing, bioimaging, and optoelectronics

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
30 jul 2019
Accepted
28 aug 2019
First published
20 sep 2019

Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2326-2356

Ligand functionalized copper nanoclusters for versatile applications in catalysis, sensing, bioimaging, and optoelectronics

S. Shahsavari, S. Hadian-Ghazvini, F. Hooriabad Saboor, I. Menbari Oskouie, M. Hasany, A. Simchi and A. L. Rogach, Mater. Chem. Front., 2019, 3, 2326 DOI: 10.1039/C9QM00492K

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