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Recent advances in atomic cluster synthesis: a perspective from chemical elements
Takamasa Tsukamoto1,2,3
1Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Komaba Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan. ttsukamo@iis.u-tokyo.ac.jp.
Nanoscale
|April 23, 2024
Summary
Cluster chemistry explores unique atomic clusters, bridging molecules and bulk materials. This review categorizes clusters by synthesis, highlighting their potential to advance materials science.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
Background:
- Atomic clusters represent a unique material class between molecules and bulk solids.
- Cluster chemistry is currently a marginalized field despite its significant potential.
- Understanding cluster diversity is crucial for establishing cluster chemistry as a prominent field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review and categorization of atomic clusters.
- To focus on the constituent elements within the periodic table for classification.
- To explore novel scientific perspectives by examining commonalities in synthesis and material groups.
Main Methods:
- Classification of clusters based on synthetic methods due to challenges in compositional categorization.
- Reviewing existing literature on atomic clusters and their properties.
- Analyzing the relationships between different synthetic approaches and resulting cluster types.
Main Results:
- Identified challenges in uniform classification based on chemical composition.
- Adopted a synthetic method-based classification, acknowledging potential inaccuracies.
- Highlighted the lack of definitive borders between synthetic methods and material groups.
Conclusions:
- A synthetic method-based approach offers a new perspective on cluster chemistry.
- Emphasizing common ground between synthesis methods can foster field integration.
- This approach can help establish cluster chemistry as an attractive and significant field of study.
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