METAL NANOCLUSTERS

Jun 10 2025SCIENCE

Unveiling the Power of Fluorescent Sensors in Antibiotics

The ability to tell apart different types of aminoglycosides is a big deal in medical science. This is because these antibiotics come in various forms, each with unique properties and effects. Recently, a clever method was devised to create a sensor array. This array can distinguish between these different aminoglycoside subtypes. This innovative approach combines t...

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May 01 2025SCIENCE

Nanoclusters Get a Makeover for Better Catalysis

Nanoclusters are tiny bits of metal that can speed up chemical reactions. Scientists have made big strides in tweaking these nanoclusters to get the best results. But making them with the right structure and active sites for top-notch performance is still a big challenge. The goal is to create nanoclusters with open spots that can boost their catalytic powers. A new...

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Feb 10 2025SCIENCE

Shining a Light on Tiny Metal Clusters

Metal nanoclusters, or NCs, are super small and precise. They are special because they have unique energy properties and lots of active sites for reactions. But, they face some big challenges. They can't keep their energy for very long, they aren't very stable, and it's hard to control how they move charges around. In a new study, scientists created a clever design....

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