Ligand-regulated copper nanoclusters: atomic-precision synthesis, structural evolution, and catalytic function in photo- and electrocatalysis

Chemical Society Reviews 2026

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Authors: Weiqiang Zhang, Yaqi Li, Jinsheng Zhao, Chuansheng Cui, Chao Liu, Di Sun
DOI: 10.1039/d6cs00228e
Cited by: 3
References: 139

Abstract

reduction, oxygen reduction and evolution, hydrogen evolution, and nitrate reduction. Rather than presenting a descriptive catalogue of reported Cu NCs, this review aims to establish a ligand-structure-function framework that clarifies how ligand coordination controls cluster formation, structural evolution, and catalytic behaviour. These insights may guide the rational design of Cu NC catalysts with improved activity, selectivity, and stability.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Society Reviews
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
55
Issue
15
Pages
8340–8371
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN