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Explore the theory and applications of superatomic clusters and cluster assembled materials Superatoms: Principles, Synthesis and Applications�delivers�an insightful and�exciting exploration of an emerging subfield in cluster science, superatomic clusters and cluster assembled materials.�The book�presents�discussions of the fundamentals of superatom chemistry and their application in catalysis, energy, materials science, and biomedical sciences. Readers will�discover the foundational significance of�superatoms�in science and�technology and�learn how they can serve as the building blocks of tailored materials, promising to usher in a new era in materials science.�The book covers topics as varied�as the thermal and thermoelectric properties of cluster-based materials and clusters for CO2�activation and conversion,�before concluding with�an incisive discussion of trends and directions likely to dominate the subject of superatoms in the coming years. Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to�the rational design of superatoms using electron-counting rules Explorations�of�superhalogens, endohedrally doped superatoms and assemblies, and magnetic superatoms A practical discussion of�atomically precise synthesis of chemically modified superatoms A concise treatment of�superatoms as the building blocks of 2D materials, as well as superatom-based ferroelectrics and cluster-based materials for energy harvesting and storage Perfect for�academic researchers and industrial scientists working in cluster science, energy materials, thermoelectrics, 2D materials, and CO2�conversion,�Superatoms: Principles, Synthesis�and Applications�will also earn a place in the libraries of�interested professionals in chemistry, physics, materials science, and nanoscience.Typham this is the title: Superatoms Principles, Synthesis and Applications 1st Edition