A Review on Synthesis and Characterisation of Nanoclusters

Authors

  • Dr Esther Leena Preethi Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Women’s Christian College, Chennai
  • Petricia Sara Peter Student PG, Department of Physics, Women’s Christian College, Chennai

Keywords:

Nanoclusters, synthesis, nanoparticles, top-down, bottom-up

Abstract

Nanoclusters are materials with size less than 2 nm. Because of their small size and high surface area, they have properties which can be used for various applications like bio-sensing, catalysis, fuel cells etc. The synthesis techniques are carried out in such a way that the size-selection of nanoclusters take place. The synthesis methods discussed in this review include both top-down and bottom-up techniques. The different characterization techniques taken into consideration are X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), atomic force microscope (AFM), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) and UV-Visible spectroscopy. The distinct properties of nanoclusters were exemplified and confirmed.

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2021-06-16

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