This paper reviews developments in the synthesis of InP quantum dots (QDs) and research on InP magic-sized clusters (MSCs), which occur as intermediates during the growth of InP QDs. We classify research on InP MSCs into (1) synthesis and characterization and (2) applications. Several InP MSCs have been developed using low reaction temperatures or strong binding ligands. InP MSCs passivated by carboxylate, amine or phosphonate ligands and InP MSCs that incorporate heterogeneous atoms (Cl or Zn) have been synthesized. We also review tools to characterize MSCs and show the intermediate characteristics of InP MSCs. InP MSCs have been used as synthesis precursors for spherical InP QDs and nonspherical InP nanostructures, such as elongated, branched, and hyperbranched/dendrimer-like morphologies. We also present MSC-mediated growth mechanisms involving fragments, monomers or other nanoclusters. Research on the chemistry and applications of InP MSCs has uncovered the formation process of InP nanomaterials. Developments in the luminescent properties of InP MSCs, InP QDs and elongated InP nanostructures would be useful in displays.

本文回顾了InP量子点（QDs）的合成进展以及InP魔术大小簇（MSCs）的研究进展，这些InP量子点簇是InP QDs生长过程中的中间产物。我们将InP MSC的研究分为（1）合成和表征以及（2）应用。使用低反应温度或强结合配体已经开发了几种InP MSC。已经合成了被羧酸盐，胺或膦酸酯配体钝化的InP MSC和结合了异质原子（Cl或Zn）的InP MSC。我们还回顾了表征MSC的工具，并展示了InP MSC的中间特征。InP MSC已被用作球形InP QD和非球形InP纳米结构（如拉长，分支和超支化/树状聚合物状）的合成前体。我们还介绍了涉及片段，单体或其他纳米簇的MSC介导的生长机制。InP MSCs的化学和应用研究已经揭示了InP纳米材料的形成过程。InP MSC，InP QD和细长的InP纳米结构的发光特性的发展将在显示器中有用。