Table 1 Comparison of six synthesis strategies in terms of precision synthesis, multilateral clusters, and industrial scalability.

From: Synthetic strategies of supported atomic clusters for heterogeneous catalysis

Synthetic strategies

Precise syntheesis

Multimetal clusters

Industrial scalability

Size-selected strategy

Suitable

Suitable

Not suitable

Precursor-preselected strategy

Suitable

Suitable

Suitable

Host–guest strategy

Suitable

Suitable

Suitable

Wet chemical reduction strategy

Not suitable

Suitable

Suitable

Dendrimer-based strategy

Not suitable for Mn (n < 10)

Suitable

Not suitable

Atomic layer deposition strategy

Suitable

Suitable

Not suitable