Photoluminescence of ligand-protected gold nanoclusters: progress in experimental and theoretical studies

Key Points

• To explore the mechanisms behind photoluminescence in ligand-protected gold nanoclusters and their enhancement through experimental approaches.
• Conducted experimental studies on gold nanoclusters with varying ligands
• Analyzed photoluminescence responses
• Developed theoretical models to explain observed phenomena
• Identified key ligands that enhance photoluminescence
• Theoretical models align with experimental findings
• Demonstrated significant increase in luminescence efficiency