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Emerging chiral sulfur-based nanomaterials for chiroptical applications.
Hammad Hasan1, Md Ifzal Azhar1, Santosh Kumar Behera2
1Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002, Uttar Pradesh, India. palashuddin.ch@amu.ac.in.
Nanoscale
|November 12, 2024
Summary
Chiral sulfur nanomaterials (C-SNMs) offer a sustainable, non-toxic alternative to traditional chiral materials. This review highlights their synthesis, properties, and applications, paving the way for future innovations in nanotechnology.
Area of Science:
- Nanomaterials Science
- Chirality Studies
- Materials Chemistry
Background:
- Chiral sulfur nanomaterials (C-SNMs) are emerging as promising alternatives to conventional chiral semiconductors and metal-based fluorescent nanomaterials.
- These C-SNMs are synthesized from cost-effective, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly precursors.
- They exhibit unique properties including chiropticality, photoluminescence, and biocompatibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of chiral sulfur nanomaterials (C-SNMs).
- To discuss the principles of chirality and experimental measurement techniques.
- To highlight synthesis methods, optical properties, and applications of C-SNMs.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on C-SNMs.
- Discussion of chirality principles and measurement techniques.
- Analysis of synthesis routes and characterization of C-SNMs' properties.
Main Results:
- C-SNMs present a sustainable and non-toxic option with tunable chiroptical and photoluminescent properties.
- Various synthesis strategies for C-SNMs are detailed.
- Potential applications across different scientific domains are explored.
Conclusions:
- This review is the first to exclusively focus on C-SNMs, aiming to foster research and innovation.
- C-SNMs hold significant potential for future advancements in various fields.
- Future prospects and research directions for C-SNMs are outlined.
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