Directing structural transformation in gold( i )–carborane nanoclusters to unlock ultrafast hypergolic ignition

Chemical Science 2026 Open access

Read full text
Authors: Hao-Hui Xie, Wen Jing Yang, Zejian Li, Ying-Zheng Ren, Nian Si, Peng-Fei Liu, Yongxing Tang, Wenchao Zhang, Peng‐Fei Cui
DOI: 10.1039/d6sc01070a
Cited by: 0
References: 57

Abstract

modifies the electronic structure, lowering the activation barrier for oxidation and thereby shortening the ignition delay time. This work not only provides fundamental insights into the structural transformation pathways of nanoclusters, but also establishes relationships between structures and hypergolic properties, which are meaningful for the design of nanoclusters with tunable properties.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Energetic Materials and Combustion Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications Boron Compounds in Chemistry

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Science
Volume
17
Issue
17
Pages
8795–8802
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN