nanocluster

[US]/[ˈnænəˌklʌstə]/
[UK]/[ˈnænəˌklʌstər]/

Translation

n.A small group of atoms or molecules, typically containing between a few and a few hundred atoms, that exhibit properties intermediate between those of individual atoms and those of the bulk material.; A cluster of nanoparticles.

Phrases & Collocations

nanocluster formation

nanocluster size

nanocluster growth

nanocluster structure

stable nanoclusters

nanocluster synthesis

analyzing nanoclusters

nanocluster properties

novel nanoclusters

nanocluster behavior

Example Sentences

researchers are studying the formation of gold nanoclusters in solution.

the size and shape of the nanocluster significantly impact its catalytic activity.

we observed the self-assembly of nanoclusters into complex architectures.

the optical properties of silver nanoclusters are highly tunable.

nanocluster synthesis often involves reducing metal precursors.

stabilizing ligands prevent the aggregation of nanoclusters in suspension.

the magnetic properties of iron nanoclusters are of great interest.

we characterized the nanocluster size distribution using dynamic light scattering.

the enhanced raman scattering from nanoclusters is a useful diagnostic tool.

quantum confinement effects are prominent in small nanoclusters.

the stability of the nanocluster depends on the surface chemistry.

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