title: Synthesis, surface functionalization, and properties of freestanding silicon nanocrystals.
abstract: Freestanding silicon nanoparticles (FS-nc-Si) have intriguing chemical and optical properties. The present contribution outlines known synthetic methodologies and protocols for surface functionalization. Recent advancements in tailoring the photoluminescence properties of FS-nc-Si and future research directions will be briefly discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada. jveinot@ualberta.ca
authors.forename: Jonathan G C
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Veinot