Abstract
(Figure Presented) Open-mouthed fullerene swallows H2 whole: Direct observation of a H2 molecule that is fully encapsulated by a derivative of an aza-thia open-cage fullerene (see model) is achieved by synchrotron X-ray diffraction analysis of single crystals. A 3D electron-density map obtained by the maximum entropy method shows a single H2 molecule (red) floating in the center of a hollow cavity in the open-cage fullerene molecule (yellow).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1981-1983 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 13 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 Mar 18 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cage compounds
- Fullerenes
- Host-guest systems
- Hydrogen
- X-ray diffraction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)