Ligated Transition Metal Clusters in Solid-state Chemistry

Ligated Transition Metal Clusters in Solid-state Chemistry
Author: Jean-François Halet
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2019-08-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030251241

This volume dedicated to the memory of Marcel Sergent who was a leader in this field for many years, addresses past achievements and recent developments in this vibrant area of research. Large classes of ligated transition metal clusters are produced either exclusively or most reliably by means of high-temperature solid-state reactions. Among them, the Chevrel-Sergent phases and related materials have generated enormous interest since their discovery in 1971. Today, these materials and their numerous derivatives still constitute a vivid area of research finding some applications not only in superconductivity, but also in catalysis, optics or thermoelectricity to mention a few.

Functional Nanometer-Sized Clusters of Transition Metals

Functional Nanometer-Sized Clusters of Transition Metals
Author: Wei Chen
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2014-08-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1782628517

Metal nanoclusters, which bridge metal atoms and nanocrystals, are gaining attention due to their unique chemical and physical properties which differ greatly from their corresponding large nanoparticles and molecular compounds. Their electronic and optical properties are of particular interest for their use in sensing, optoelectronics, photovoltaics and catalysis. The book highlights recent progress and challenges in size-controlled synthesis, size-dependent properties, characterization and applications of metal nanoclusters. Specific topics include organochalcogenolate-stabilized metal nanoparticles, water-soluble fluorescent silver nanoclusters, thiolate-protected Au and Ag nanoclusters, DNA-templated metal nanoclusters, fluorescent platinum nanoclusters and janus nanoparticles by interfacial engineering. Edited by active researchers in the area, the book provides a valuable reference for researchers in the area of functional nanomaterials. It also provides a guide for graduate students, academic and industrial researchers interested in the fundamentals of the materials or their applications.

Zintl Ions

Zintl Ions
Author: Thomas F. Fässler
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2011-06-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642211801

This book presents critical reviews of the present state and future trends in research concerned with chemical structure and bonding, concentrating on Zintl Ions and related materials.