A Self-Assembled Cage Binds Xenon via Xe–F Dispersion Interactions

Journal of the American Chemical Society 2026

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Authors: Yuyang Lu, Guangcheng Wu, Hua Tang, Jiyong Liu, Yating Wu, Yueyan Kuang, Ze Cao, Hongliang Chen, Fenfen Wang, Yang Li, Hui Li
DOI: 10.1021/jacs.6c04503
Cited by: 3
References: 46

Abstract

) show negligible binding. These results, combined with cavity volume analysis and theoretical calculation, indicate that Xe-F London dispersion forces and size complementarity are the dominant factors for Xe recognition in solution.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Inorganic Fluorides and Related Compounds Boron Compounds in Chemistry Boron and Carbon Nanomaterials Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of the American Chemical Society
Publisher
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Volume
148
Issue
22
Pages
23015–23020
Publication date
28 May 2026
Language
EN