An–imidophosphorane (An = U–Pu) bond covalency and proton-coupled electron transfer thermodynamics driven by orbital energy matching

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 2026

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Authors: Chad M. Studvick, Sourav Dey, Kaitlyn Engle, Julie E. Niklas, Jonah W. Sprosty, Henry S. La Pierre, Ivan A. Popov
DOI: 10.1039/d6cp00281a
Cited by: 2
References: 140

Abstract

This work reveals how increasing orbital energy degeneracy enhances covalency and tunes PCET thermodynamics across multiple oxidation states of mid-actinides.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis Metal-Catalyzed Oxygenation Mechanisms Asymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
28
Issue
11
Pages
6687–6702
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN