Crystallographic Visualization of the Missing Structural Evolution of Copper Nanoclusters

Journal of the American Chemical Society 2026

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Authors: Chen-Yang Xin, Bingzheng Yan, Zi‐Ang Nan, Simeng Liang, Qi Li, Xiaotong Jiang, Yaqi Wang, Yidan Wang, Wei Ren, Takashi Shirai, Yunzi Xin, Simin Li
+2 more Nanfeng Zheng, Hui Cun Shen
DOI: 10.1021/jacs.6c12181
Cited by: 1
References: 49

Abstract

rings act as versatile modular motifs, which encapsulate well-defined metal kernels to direct the structural evolution of all-thiolate-protected copper nanoclusters. Notably, structural isomerization is observed within this cluster series. By presenting the first experimental evidence from a homologous series of size-incremental copper-thiolate nanoclusters, this work provides atomic-level insights into how fundamental building motifs and surface coordination chemistry cooperatively direct the targeted synthesis of functional copper nanoclusters.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications Quasicrystal Structures and Properties

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of the American Chemical Society
Publisher
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Volume
148
Issue
39
Pages
42256-42264
Publication date
19 July 2026
Language
EN