This book covers the continually expanding field of metal nanoparticles and clusters, in particular their size-dependent properties and quantum phenomena. The approaches to the organization of atoms that form clusters and nanoparticles have been advancing rapidly in recent times. These advancements are described through a combination of experimental and computational approaches and are covered in detail by the authors. Recent highlights of the various emerging properties and applications ranging from plasmonics to catalysis are showcased.

Describes new synthetic approaches to metal clusters including using electrochemical techniques and bio-templates

Showcases recent properties and applications of nanoparticles and clusters, such as biomedical imaging, catalysis, nanomedicine, and plasmonics

Discusses colloidal catalysis and the emerging field of single atom catalysis

Examines complementary techniques that can be used to depict the structure and properties of nanoparticles and clusters