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Monitoring single Au₃₈ nanocluster reactions via electrochemiluminescence.

ABSTRACT: Herein, we report for the first time single Au₃₈ nanocluster reaction events of highly efficient electrochemiluminescence (ECL) with tri-n-propylamine radicals as a reductive co-reactant at the surface of an ultramicroelectrode (UME). The statistical analyses of individual reactions confirm stochastic single ones influenced by the applied potential.

SUBMITTER: Hesari M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8580063 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Monitoring single Au38 nanocluster reactions via electrochemiluminescence.

Hesari Mahdi M Ma Hui H Ding Zhifeng Z

Chemical science 20211007 43

Herein, we report for the first time single Au38 nanocluster reaction events of highly efficient electrochemiluminescence (ECL) with tri-n-propylamine radicals as a reductive co-reactant at the surface of an ultramicroelectrode (UME). The statistical analyses of individual reactions confirm stochastic single ones influenced by the applied potential. ...[more]

PMID: 34881005

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