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Atomically precise low-nuclearity (n<10) silver nanoclusters (AgNCs) have garnered significant interest due to their size-dependent optical properties and diverse applications. However, their synthesis has remained challenging, primarily due to their inherent instability. The present study introduces a new feasible approach for clustering silver ions utilizing highly negative and redox-inert polyoxoniobates (PONbs) as all-inorganic ligands. This strategy not only enables the creation of novel Ag-PONb composite nanoclusters but also facilitates the synthesis of stable low-nuclearity AgNCs. Using this method, we have successfully synthesized a small octanuclear rhombic [Ag-8](6+) AgNC stabilized by six highly negative [LiNb27O75](14-) polyoxoanions. This marks the first PONb-protected superatomic AgNC, designated as {Ag-8@(LiNb27O75)(6)} (Ag-8@Nb-162), with an aesthetically spherical core-shell structure. The crystalline Ag-8@Nb-162 is stable under ambient conditions, What's more, it is water-soluble and able to maintain its molecular cluster structure intact in water. Further, the stable small [Ag-8](6+) AgNC has interesting temperature- and pH-dependent reversible fluorescence response, based on which a multiple optical encryption mode for anti-counterfeit technology was demonstrated. This work offers a promising avenue for the synthesis of fascinating and stable PONb-protected AgNCs and sheds light on the development of new-type optical functional materials.
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ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
ISSN: 1433-7851
Year: 2024
Issue: 29
Volume: 63
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JCR@2023
CAS Journal Grade:1
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WoS CC Cited Count: 16
SCOPUS Cited Count: 11
ESI Highly Cited Papers on the List: 0 Unfold All
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