title: Monolayer-protected cluster molecules.
abstract: In this report, we evaluate the present state of the rapidly emerging field of monolayer-protected cluster (MPC) molecules with regard to their synthesis and monolayer functionalization, their core and monolayer structure, their composition, and their properties. Finally, we canvass some of the important remaining research opportunities involving MPCs.
authors.affiliation: Kenan Laboratories of Chemistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-3290, USA.
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Templeton
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Wuelfing
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Murray
mesh_terms: D004563:Electrochemistry; D006046:Gold / Q000737:chemistry*; D013057:Spectrum Analysis; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds; D006046:Gold