Synthesis, characterization and electronic properties of the icosahedral Zintl cluster [Ag@Pb 12 ] 3−

Chemical Communications 2026

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Authors: Ma Qingxue, Cong‐Cong Shu, Jiao-Yang Qiao, Caixia Dong, Zhong-Ming Sun
DOI: 10.1039/d6cc01018k
Cited by: 1
References: 32

Abstract

Synthesis of [Ag@Pb 12 ] 3− expands Group 11 icosahedral plumbaspherenes, enabling decoupling of metal identity (Ag vs . Au) and cage size (Pb 11 vs . Pb 12 ) effects on structure and bonding.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Synthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compounds Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications N-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Communications
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
62
Issue
37
Pages
9473–9476
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN