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Recent advances in atomically precise metal nanoclusters for photothermal conversion.
Wei-Yang Li1, Rakesh Kumar Gupta2, Kun Zhou1
1School of Petrochemical Engineering, Liaoning Petrochemical University, Fushun 113001, P. R. China. biyanfeng@lnpu.edu.cn.
Chemical Society Reviews
|April 29, 2026
Summary
Metal nanoclusters (MNCs) offer tunable properties for photothermal conversion, crucial for applications like solar energy and therapy. Advances in synthesis and understanding their mechanisms are key to future breakthroughs.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Physical Chemistry
Background:
- Metal nanoclusters (MNCs) are atomically precise nanomaterials with unique electronic and optical properties.
- Photothermal conversion, converting light to heat, is a key property of MNCs with diverse applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in MNC synthesis strategies.
- To analyze the photothermal conversion behaviors of various MNC systems.
- To discuss challenges and future prospects in MNC-based photothermal technologies.
Main Methods:
- Summary of advanced synthetic strategies: kinetic control, seeded growth, in situ two-phase ligand exchange, and metal exchange.
- Comprehensive analysis of photothermal conversion in coinage metal, Ti, and Mo nanoclusters.
- Discussion of structural characteristics, optical properties, and conversion mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Novel synthetic methods address challenges like polydispersity and low yield.
- Detailed understanding of photothermal conversion efficiencies and mechanisms in various MNCs.
- Identification of structure-property relationships governing photothermal performance.
Conclusions:
- Atomic-level engineering and interdisciplinary approaches are vital for advancing MNC photothermal technologies.
- Continued research promises innovative breakthroughs in solar energy, therapy, and catalysis.
- This review provides valuable insights for researchers in nanocluster science and photothermal applications.
