Synthesis and Single-crystal X-ray Characterization of Cluster-Assembled Materials
EMSL Project ID
26594
Abstract
This program is focused on exploratory syntheses of anionic metal clusters based on our gas-phase studies. To synthesize and crystallize those anionic clusters in solid state phases using suitable counter ions, and then confirm their structures with single-crystal X-ray diffractometer. Cluster Sn12 was recently produced in the gas phase by our group. It is highly stable and possesses extremely interesting properties. Sn12 has a cage-like structure, and magnetic transition metal atoms can be incorporated in the center of the Sn12 cage. These M@Sn12 clusters may therefore represent the building blocks for the fabrication of novel alloys with tunable magnetic properties. Here, we propose to continue our work on the stannaspherenes project, and we present a strategy to synthesize empty Sn12(2-) and its endohedral ones.
Project Details
Project type
Exploratory Research
Start Date
2007-07-27
End Date
2008-07-27
Status
Closed
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Team
Principal Investigator
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Related Publications
Zhai HJ, LL Pan, B Dai, B Kiran, J Li, and LS Wang. 2008. "Chemisorption-Induced Structural Changes and Transition from Chemisorption to Physisorption in Au6(CO)n-(n=4-9)." Journal of Physical Chemistry C 112(31):11920-11928. doi:10.1021/jp803161b