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Understanding the decomposition process of the Pt₁Ag₂₄(SPhCl₂)₁₈ nanocluster at the atomic level.

ABSTRACT: We report the decomposition of the Pt₁Ag₂₄(SPhCl₂)₁₈ nanocluster into a crown-like Pt₁Ag₄(SR)₈ (SR = 2,4-SPhCl₂ and 4-SPhBr) complex. UV-vis spectra and single crystal X-ray diffraction were used to track the structure-conversion process. Based on the total structure, the differences in ligand exchange rates at different sites and the effects on the stability were mapped out. This work can not only help us understand the ligand exchange behavior of the clusters, but also provide experimental support for the design of stable metal clusters.

SUBMITTER: Jiang K

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10985538 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

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Understanding the decomposition process of the Pt1Ag24(SPhCl2)18 nanocluster at the atomic level.

Jiang Kefan K Ma Along A Li Yuansheng Y Wang Jiawei J Yin Zhengmao Z Wang Shuxin S

RSC advances 20240301 15

We report the decomposition of the Pt1Ag24(SPhCl2)18 nanocluster into a crown-like Pt1Ag4(SR)8 (SR = 2,4-SPhCl2 and 4-SPhBr) complex. UV-vis spectra and single crystal X-ray diffraction were used to track the structure-conversion process. Based on the total structure, the differences in ligand exchange rates at different sites and the effects on the stability were mapped out. This work can not only help us un ...[more]

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