journal article·2021-07

Sub‐3 nm Aluminum Nanocrystals Exhibiting Cluster‐Like Optical Properties

Runze Chen, Xiaoyu Cheng, Chi Zhang, Hao Wu, Haiming Zhu, Sailing He

Small· Volume 17· Issue 27
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Abstract

Abstract Metal nanoclusters with distinct photophysical and photochemical properties have drawn intense research interests for their applications in optoelectronics, catalysis, and biomedicine. Herein, strong evidence is provided that light metal is capable of generating comparable optical responses of noble metal nanoclusters, but at much shorter wavelength. Air‐stable, size‐uniform, sub‐3 nm aluminum nanocrystals are prepared with simple solution based synthetic procedures, with photoluminescence located in the ultraviolet range and short exciton lifetime. Partial modulation of the photoluminescence is achieved, indicating the key role of surface oxides. This work is envisioned to inspire new frontiers of nanocluster research with light metals.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications · Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications · Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties

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Affiliations

National Engineering Research Center for Optical Instruments College of Optical Science and Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310058 China

Ningbo Research Institute Zhejiang University Ningbo 315100 China

Center for Chemistry of High‐Performance & Novel Materials Department of Chemistry Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310058 China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities · Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China

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