A preparative-scale reaction using platinum clusters with a single-digit atomicity realized

Subnanometer noble-metal clusters have been studied for catalytic applications. For example, platinum is used as a catalyst for fuel cells. Platinum is indispensable as a material for the next-generation energy grid, but it is a rare metal with limited reserves. In order to make effective use of resources, it is essential to improve the atomic-level accuracy of subnanometer metal clusters and increase the amount of synthesis.