Metal Nanocrystals /

Our society depends heavily on metals. They are ubiquitous construction materials, critical interconnects in integrated circuits, common coinage materials, and more. Excitingly, new uses for metals are emerging with the advent of nanoscience, as metal crystals with nanoscale dimensions can display n...

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Detalhes bibliográficos
Principais autores: Koczkur, Kallum M., author 652511, Skrabalak, Sara E., author 652512, American Chemical Society (Online service)
Formato: software, multimedia
Idioma:eng
Publicado em: Washington, DC : American Chemical Society, 2020
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Acesso em linha:https://pubs-acs-org.ezproxy.utm.my/doi/book/10.1021/acs.infocus.7e4003
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Resumo:Our society depends heavily on metals. They are ubiquitous construction materials, critical interconnects in integrated circuits, common coinage materials, and more. Excitingly, new uses for metals are emerging with the advent of nanoscience, as metal crystals with nanoscale dimensions can display new and tunable properties. The optical and photothermal properties of metal nanocrystals have led to cancer diagnosis and treatment platforms now in clinical trials, while, at the same time, the ability to tune the surface features of metal nanocrystals is giving rise to designer catalysts that enable more sustainable use of precious resources. These are just two examples of how metal nanocrystals are addressing important social needs.