@article{Wei2024, 
author = {Caiyun Wei and Wei Xu and Shurui Ji and Ruiyun Huang and Junyang Liu and Wenqiu Su and Jie Bai and Jiale Huang and Wenjing Hong},
title = {Single-cluster electronics using metallic clusters: Fabrications, regulations, and applications},
year = {2024},
journal = {Nano Research},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {65-78},
keywords = {single-cluster junctions, electronic properties, electron transport, metallic clusters, structure regulation},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.1007/s12274-023-5774-z},
doi = {10.1007/s12274-023-5774-z},
abstract = {Metallic clusters, ranging from 1 to 2 nm in size, have emerged as promising candidates for creating nanoelectronic devices at the single-cluster level. With the intermediate quantum properties between metals and semiconductors, these metallic clusters offer an alternative pathway to silicon-based electronics and organic molecules for miniaturized electronics with dimensions below 5 nm. Significant progress has been made in studies of single-cluster electronic devices. However, a clear guide for selecting, synthesizing, and fabricating functional single-cluster electronic devices is still required. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of single-cluster electronic devices, including the mechanisms of electron transport, the fabrication of devices, and the regulations of electron transport properties. Furthermore, we discuss the challenges and future directions for single-cluster electronic devices and their potential applications.}
}