Atomic Clusters with Unusual Structure, Bonding and Reactivity: Theoretical Approaches, Computational Assessment and Applications

ISBN-13: 9780128229439 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022

Pratim Kumar Chattaraj; Sudip Pan; Gabriel Merino

Spis treści

Part 1: Introductory Information About Experimental and Theoretical Tools in Cluster Chemistry
1. Introduction to Cluster Chemistry
2. The Essence and Application of Global Minima Searching Code in Cluster Chemistry
3. Modern Experimental Techniques to Generate and Characterize Atomic Clusters

Part 2: Unusual Structural Diversity in Clusters
4. Clusters with Planar Tetracoordinate Carbon
5. Clusters with Planar Pentacoordinate Carbon and beyond
6. Boron Nanorotors in Cluster Chemistry
7. Boron Buckyball and Reactivityin Cluster Chemistry
8. Clusters with Ultrashort Bond Distance
9. Molecular Stars in Cluster Chemistry
10. Highly Symmetric Nanoclusters
11. Zwitterionic Clusters
12. Bimetallic Clusters: Effect of Doping on Stability and Reactivity
13. Inorganic Double-Helix in Cluster Chemistry
14. Nanowheels in Cluster Chemistry
15. Sandwiches and Inverse Sandwiches in Cluster Chemistry

Part 3: Reactivity and Application of Clusters
16. Clusters with Reactivity towards Noble Gas
17. Carbon Monoxide and Dinitrogen Fixation by Clusters
18. Clusters with Catalytic Property
19. Superalkali and Superhalogen Property of Clusters
20. Cluster Assisted Water-Splitting
21. Relativistic Effects Induced Reactivity in Gold Clusters
22. Hydrogen Storage Perspective of Clusters