Chiral Heterometallic Ag₄Cu₄ Nanocluster: Environment-Sensitive Phosphorescence and Efficient Electrocatalytic Nitrate Reduction to Ammonia

Key Points

• The study aims to explore the properties of a chiral Ag₄Cu₄ nanocluster and its applications in electrocatalysis.
• Synthesis of chiral Ag₄Cu₄ nanocluster
• Single-crystal structural analysis to assess symmetry and core structure
• Evaluation of phosphorescence characteristics
• Testing electrocatalytic activity for nitrate reduction
• Nanocluster displays environment-sensitive phosphorescence
• Demonstrated efficient conversion of nitrate to ammonia
• Structural features contribute to enhanced electrocatalytic performance