Clusters

Clusters

Clusters

Clusters, aggregates of atoms, provide the possibility of controlling properties by tuning cluster size and surface structures. They are potential building blocks, which can be used as “artificial atoms” in assembled cluster materials for advanced materials applications. Potential uses for such materials include chemical sensors, solar cells, flat-panel displays, quantum computers, energetic materials, cluster-based spintronic devices, cooperatively coupled bimetallic catalysts, and electronic devices.

Cluster science serves endless possibilities for the one who is eager to explore both the basic science behind and potential applications. In the process of bridging science and technology, we aim to prepare new clusters for various applications in nanotechnology.

Our Articles

  • Optical and vibrational properties of nickel integrated germanium Zintl ion clusters,
    E. Ogun, O. Esenturk, E. N. Esenturk, Inorganica Chimica Acta,  2019, 490, 16
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ica.2019.02.041
  • Optical and Vibrational Properties of [Pt@Pb12]2–, [Ni@Pb12]2–, and [Ni@Pb10]2– Zintl Ion Clusters,
    A. Cetin, O. Esenturk, E. N. Esenturk, European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry,  2017, 18, 2413
    https://doi.org/10.1002/ejic.201700032
  • The Pb122- and Pb102- Zintl Ions and the [M@Pb12]2- and [M@Pb10]2- Cluster Series where M = Ni, Pd, Pt,
    E. N. Esenturk, J. Fettinger, B. Eichhorn  Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2006, 128 (28), 9178
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ja061842m
  • Synthesis, Structure, and Dynamic Properties of [Ni2Sn17]4-,
    E. N. Esenturk, J. Fettinger, B. Eichhorn Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2006, 128 (1), 12
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ja055379+
  • Synthesis and characterization of the [Ni6Ge13(CO)5]4- and [Ni2Ge9(PPh3)]2- Zintl ion clusters,
    E. N. Esenturk, J. Fettinger, B. Eichhorn Polyhedron, invited paper, 2006, 25 (2), 521
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.poly.2005.07.031