Tetranuclear Ag( i ) and Au( i ) nano-sized [L 2 (R) 8 → M 4 ] 4+ (M = Ag( i ) and Au( i ); R = C 2 H 5 , CH 3 , H, F, Cl, Br, Ph and SiH 3 ) complexes: nature and cooperativity of metal–ligand bonds

Sepideh Goodarzi; Mehdi Bayat; Sadegh Salehzadeh; Ehsan Alavipour

doi:10.1039/d5na00870k

Tetranuclear Ag( i ) and Au( i ) nano-sized [L 2 (R) 8 → M 4 ] 4+ (M = Ag( i ) and Au( i ); R = C 2 H 5 , CH 3 , H, F, Cl, Br, Ph and SiH 3 ) complexes: nature and cooperativity of metal–ligand bonds

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Authors: Sepideh Goodarzi, Mehdi Bayat, Sadegh Salehzadeh, Ehsan Alavipour

DOI: 10.1039/d5na00870k

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References: 64

Abstract

NHC ligands are able to stabilize different metals in different oxidation states and coordination geometries, making them interesting candidates for the synthesis of potent metal-based anti-cancer agents.

Fields of Study & Subjects

N-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Metal complexes synthesis and properties Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source: Nanoscale Advances
Volume: 8
Issue: 6
Pages: 2065–2078
Publication date: 1 January 2026
Language: EN

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