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Wyatt Paul Crain

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Nanoclusters have garnered significant interest due to their varied electronic and magnetic properties, making them promising candidates for a range of applications. In this study, we investigated the effects of bidentate ligands and chalcogenide elements on first-row transition metal chalcogenide clusters, focusing on core atoms such as Fe and Co. Our primary objective was to understand how these core atoms and their ligands influence the electronic and magnetic properties of the nanoclusters. We synthesized the transition metal chalcogenide clusters and employed mass spectrometry and collision-induced dissociation to gather analytical data on the mass-to-charge (m/z) ratio. This provided insights into the synthesized compounds and their structural characteristics. Our findings indicate distinct variations in stability and electronic structure among the different metal chalcogenide clusters, particularly highlighting the stability and tunability of iron and cobalt chalcogenide clusters. This study provides a deeper understanding of the nanoclusters' properties, which could be pivotal for future applications. Potential uses of these nanoclusters include roles as catalysts, in microelectronics, and for optical data storage. The implications of this research are significant, suggesting that these nanoclusters can be developed to be less toxic, highly reactive, and stable, thereby providing sustainable and versatile options for development in chemistry and material science. Keywords: Ions; Ligands; Mass Spectrometry; Cluster Chemistry; Metal Clusters

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Purdue University / 2024

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Wyatt Paul Crain