This review is dedicated to various functional nanoarchitectonic nanocomposites based on molecular octahedral metal atom clusters (Nb₆, Mo₆, Ta₆, W₆, Re₆). Powder and film nanocomposites with two-dimensional, one-dimensional and zero-dimensional morphologies are presented, as well as film matrices from organic polymers to inorganic layered oxides. The high potential and synergetic effects of these nanocomposites for biotechnology applications, photovoltaic, solar control, catalytic, photonic and sensor applications are demonstrated. This review also provides a basic level of understanding how nanocomposites are characterized and processed using different techniques and methods. The main objective of this review would be to provide guiding significance for the design of new high-performance nanocomposites based on transition metal atom clusters. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

Thermal degradation of the Sr₂Si₅N₈:Eu²⁺ phosphor reduced by the formation of a passivation surface layer around the phosphor particle, which inhibits Eu²⁺ oxidation.

First fabrication of a Ta₆-based nanocomposite coating, for energy saving applications, by an EPD solution process.