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Ligand-protected metal nanoclusters (NCs) offer atomically precise structures for understanding catalysis. This review details how controlling NC kernel structures precisely tailors catalytic activity and selectivity.

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  • Materials Science
  • Catalysis
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Unclear structures of metal nanoparticles (NPs) hinder identifying active sites and structure-reactivity relationships.
  • Atomically precise and monodisperse ligand-protected metal nanoclusters (NCs) enable atomic-level study of structure-catalytic property correlations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in tailoring catalytic activity and selectivity of metal NCs.
  • To highlight the role of precisely controlling kernel structures in modulating NC properties.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on recent processes for modifying metal NC kernel structures.
  • Analysis of how kernel structure modifications impact catalytic performance.

Main Results:

  • Programmable kernel structures allow modulation of NC size, shape, atomic arrangement, and electron state.
  • Precise control over metal atom number, type, and location influences catalytic outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Metal NCs provide a platform for establishing well-defined structure-reactivity relationships in catalysis.
  • Understanding and controlling NC kernel structures is key to advancing their catalytic applications.