Embedding alkenes within an icosahedral inorganic fullerene {(NH<sub>4</sub>)<sub>42</sub>[Mo<sub>132</sub>O<sub>372</sub>(L)<sub>30</sub>(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>72</sub>]} for trapping volatile organics
Robert Pow, Weimin Xuan, De-Liang Long, Nicola L. Bell, Leroy Cronin
Abstract
Eight alkene-functionalized molybdenum-based spherical Keplerate-type (inorganic fullerene) structures have been obtained and shown to sequester and thermally insulate volatile organics.
Topics & Concepts
FullereneIcosahedral symmetryMolybdenumAlkeneCrystallographyInorganic chemistryMaterials scienceChemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisPolyoxometalates: Synthesis and ApplicationsSupramolecular Chemistry and ComplexesMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications