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We report a Zintl-driven strategy to access hybrid sandwich complexes [CpM(η⁵-E₅)] (M = V, Cr, Mn; E = P, As), extending this chemistry beyond group 8 metals for the first time.
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September 26, 2025 at 8:10 AM
I'm thrilled to share our research group's work on the planar Cr5 ring encapsulated within large binary Sn-Sb molecular cages. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this project!
January 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Article by Wei-Xing Chen, Wen-Juan Tian, Zhong-Ming Sun & co-workers @sungroup.bsky.social

Capturing aromatic Cr5 pentagons in large main-group molecular cages

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Capturing aromatic Cr5 pentagons in large main-group molecular cages - Nature Synthesis
Aromatic Cr5 planes, capped by Sn atoms and enclosed within a large binary main-group molecular cage, are reported. This stabilizing framework facilitates the capture of metastable Cr clusters, provid...
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January 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM