A multiscale perspective on cluster-based layered materials: Design and function optimization toward catalytic and...

Area of Science:

• Chemistry and Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Supramolecular Chemistry

Background:

• Layered materials possess unique structural characteristics and tunable properties.
• Incorporating mesoscale dynamic clusters into layered materials creates novel cluster-based layered materials.
• These materials exhibit enhanced or emergent properties beyond individual components.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the design and assembly strategies of cluster-based layered materials from a multiscale perspective.
• To introduce multiscale characterization and simulation platforms for these materials.
• To discuss recent advancements in catalytic and energy storage applications.

Main Methods:

• Multiscale design and assembly strategies.
• Multiscale characterization and simulation techniques.
• Review of existing literature on applications.

Main Results:

• Cluster-based layered materials offer tunable properties through multiscale integration.
• Demonstrated success in catalytic and energy storage applications.
• Identified key challenges and future research directions.

Conclusions:

• Cluster-based layered materials represent a promising frontier in materials science.
• Further development of multiscale approaches is crucial for optimizing their performance.
• Continued research will unlock new applications in catalysis and energy storage.