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Atomically Precise Nanocrystals.

Zeger Hens^1,2, Jonathan De Roo³

¹Physics and Chemistry of Nanostructures, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.

Journal of the American Chemical Society

|August 18, 2020

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Atomically precise analysis of nanocrystals is advancing, enabling structure-property exploration. However, precise synthesis remains challenging, though partial control offers application potential.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Chemistry

Background:

Nanocrystals bridge molecular and bulk matter, exhibiting size-dependent properties.
Understanding and controlling nanocrystal properties at atomic precision is crucial but challenging.
Defect structures are common in nanocrystals, complicating precise analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the prospects of atomically precise analysis and synthesis of nanocrystals.
To investigate the feasibility of achieving atomic precision in nanocrystal characterization and fabrication.
To identify strategies for controlling nanocrystal properties for specific applications.

Main Methods:

Review of recent advancements in analytical techniques for nanocrystal structure determination.
Discussion of challenges and limitations in atomically precise nanocrystal synthesis.
Exploration of 'atomic precision light' approaches for targeted property control.

Main Results:

A broad spectrum of analytical methods now allows determination of atomically precise representative structures for heterogeneous nanocrystal ensembles.
Atomically precise synthesis of nanocrystals remains a significant challenge with potential fundamental limitations.
Partial control, termed 'atomic precision light', focusing on thickness or facet control, is achievable and beneficial.

Conclusions:

Atomically precise analysis of nanocrystals is increasingly feasible, facilitating structure-property relationship studies.
Atomically precise synthesis presents fundamental challenges, but 'atomic precision light' offers practical pathways.
Further research into atomic precision control is vital for advancing nanocrystal applications.