Cluster-Nuclei Coassembled One-Dimensional Subnanometer Heteronanostructures

The cluster-nuclei coassembled strategy provides an impressive way to obtain 1D subnanometer heteronanostructures, including subnanometer nanowires and subnanometer nanobelts. These nanomaterials have diameters and thicknesses close to the size of a unit cell and exhibit excellent performance originating from multicomponent synergy. This Mini Review summarizes the recent progress of these novel functional nanomaterials, including their properties and applications in catalysis, energy conversion, and other fields. On the basis of previous studies, the development direction of cluster-nuclei coassembled 1D subnanometer materials is pointed out.

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The cluster-nuclei coassembled strategy allows for the synthesis of 1D subnanometer heteronanostructures with excellent performance, as summarized in recent research on their properties and applications in various fields. The direction for future development of cluster-nuclei coassembled 1D subnanometer materials is also highlighted based on previous studies.