Radical change in the structure of Au25(SR)18 thiolate clusters after removal of bridging S*R groups from six (SR)Au(S*R)Au(SR) ‘staples’

Mendeleev Communications 2026

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Authors: Natalya G. Nikitenko, Alexander Fedorovich Shestakov
DOI: 10.71267/mencom.7875
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References: 22

Abstract

The structure of symmetrical thiolate cluster Au25(SR)18 becomes asymmetrical after the removal of all bridging S*R groups from the six staple fragments (SR)Au(S*R)Au(SR). This is accompanied by the formation of new Au3 and Au4 active sites.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications Inorganic Chemistry and Materials

Publication details

Journal / source
Mendeleev Communications
Volume
36
Issue
2
Pages
191–193
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
RU