Therefore, producing nanoclusters with homogenous sizes is important. However, the synthesis of nanoclusters often results in the production of clusters with all sorts of different size and configuration, and purifying the mixture to obtain only the desirable particles is very challenging. As such, it is important to have a homogenous mixture of identical nanoclusters if one wishes to grow identical nanocrystals. The structural details of clusters, typical nuclei of the nanocrystals, are anticipated to provide critical insights into the evolution of the properties of the nanocrystals.ĭifferent 'seed' nanoclusters result in the growth of different nanocrystals. These precursors are called 'nanoclusters.' Isolation and molecular structure determination of such nanoclusters (or simply clusters) have been the subject of immense interest in the past several decades. These semiconducting nanocrystals are grown starting from tiny individual precursors made of a small number of atoms. An important one among them is the elucidation of the molecular-level mechanisms of the formation and growth of the nanocrystals. However, numerous aspects of the colloidal nanocrystals are still remaining to be understood at the fundamental level. For example, quantum dots and wires from semiconducting materials are of great interest in displays, photocatalytic, and other electronic devices. Today, technological advancements in semiconductor nanocrystals are currently ongoing.

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