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Solvent-Dependent Stability of Monolayer-Protected Au38 Clusters
Using a combination of electroanalytical techniques and
mass spectrometry, we demonstrate that the stability of hexanethiolate-protected
Au38 clusters is critically dependent on the dispersing solvent. In
addition, the dispersing solvent significantly influences the cluster
stability both in the presence of excess thiol and when charge is
stored in the cluster core. The influence of the solvent should not
be overlooked in synthesis and handling of monolayer-protected clusters