Stable Cu nanoclusters: from an aggregation-induced emission mechanism to biosensing and catalytic applications

Chem Commun (Camb). 2014 Jan 7;50(2):237-9. doi: 10.1039/c3cc47771a.

Abstract

Highly luminescent and stable Cu nanoclusters (NCs) have been prepared, displaying an intriguing aggregation-induced emission (AIE) feature. The attractive AIE feature allowed the CuNCs to serve as pH stimuli-responsive functional materials. Additionally, we explored the utility of CuNCs for biosensing and catalysis applications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biosensing Techniques
  • Catalysis
  • Copper / chemistry*
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Luminescent Agents / chemistry*
  • Models, Molecular
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*

Substances

  • Luminescent Agents
  • Copper