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Fluorescent silver nanoclusters.

Isabel Díez¹, Robin H A Ras

¹Molecular Materials, Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University (formerly Helsinki University of Technology), Puumiehenkuja 2, 02150 Espoo, Finland. robin.ras@tkk.fi

|March 17, 2011

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Silver nanoclusters are bright, photostable, subnanometer fluorophores. This review covers various stabilizers like polymers, dendrimers, and DNA for these advanced nanomaterials.

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Area of Science:

Nanotechnology
Materials Science
Chemistry

Background:

Silver nanoclusters (AgNCs) are emerging as a significant class of fluorophores.
They exhibit desirable properties such as high brightness, excellent photostability, and subnanometer dimensions.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of various scaffolds used for stabilizing silver nanoclusters.
To discuss recent advancements in the field of silver nanocluster research.

Main Methods:

Literature review of scientific publications on silver nanoclusters and their stabilizers.
Categorization of stabilizers including polymers, dendrimers, DNA oligomers, cryogenic noble gas matrixes, inorganic glasses, zeolites, and nanoparticles.

Main Results:

Identification of diverse stabilizing scaffolds for silver nanoclusters.
Summary of recent progress in developing and utilizing these stabilized nanoclusters.

Conclusions:

Silver nanoclusters stabilized by various scaffolds offer versatile applications due to their unique optical properties.
Continued research into novel stabilizers and applications is expected to drive further innovation.