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Title: Double σ-Aromaticity in a Surface-Deposited Cluster: Pd4 on TiO2 (110)

Journal Article · · The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 3(6):751-754
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/jz300158s· OSTI ID:1053375

We report double σ-aromaticity in a surface-deposited cluster, Pd4 , on the TiO2 (110) surface. In the gas phase, Pd4 adopts a tetrahedral structure. However, surface binding promotes a flat, σ-aromatic cluster. This is the first time aromaticity has been found in surface-deposited clusters. The concept of aromaticity is expected to become instrumental in predicting and interpreting properties of such systems, much like it is for isolated molecules and clusters.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States). Environmental Molecular Sciences Lab. (EMSL)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1053375
Journal Information:
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 3(6):751-754, Journal Name: The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 3(6):751-754
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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