Ultrasmall gold nanoclusters (Au NCs), with a particle size of∼ 1 nm, have recently emerged
as a promising class of nanoparticles, due to their well-defined molecular formulae and …

Despite advancements in biomedical sciences and medicine, bacterial infection remains a
leading cause of death globally. The conventional treatment of bacterial infections through …

The development of ultrasmall, luminescent metal nanoclusters (MNCs) with aggregation-
induced emission (AIE) characteristics is a relatively new research area that has gained …

Conspectus The precise design of nanomaterials is essential for both basic and applied
materials research. However, it is difficult to precisely synthesize and manipulate …

Combating bacterial infections is one of the most important applications of nanomedicine. In
the past two decades, significant efforts have been committed to tune physicochemical …

This feature article begins by outlining the problem of infection and its implication on
healthcare. The initial introductory section is followed by a description of the four distinct …

Over the last decades there has been a tremendous volume of research efforts focused on
engineering silver-based (nano) materials. The interest in silver has been mostly driven by …

Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria-caused infections have been a major threat to human
health. The abuse of conventional antibiotics accelerates the generation of MDR bacteria …

Supported metal nanoclusters (NCs) are an ideal catalytic system from their ultra-small size
(< 3 nm), reactivity and confinement on support materials. Whether synthesis of such …

Wound infections are a growing challenge and significantly delay the healing process. To
overcome this challenge, nanotechnology‐inspired treatments have recently emerged as …