Induced Synthesis of Less Hindered Ligand-Protected Au130(SR)50 Nanoclusters

Key Points

• Lesser hindered ligands enhance the structural stability of gold nanoclusters, leading to improved performance.
• Synthesis of Au130(SR)50 demonstrates advanced techniques in organic chemistry and nanostructure formation.
• Analysis highlights the significance of ligand design in optimizing electronic properties of nanoclusters for applications.
• This work implies that strategic molecular design may offer substantial benefits for future nanomaterials applications.