Ionothermal syntheses, structures, and properties of Iron and manganese thiophosphate anions: Fe(P7S17)−, Fe(P3S8)23−, M(P2S8)22− (M = Fe, Mn)

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• Unique thiophosphate anions were successfully synthesized, showcasing distinct properties for iron and manganese.
• Key findings include the identification of anions like [Fe(P7S17)]− and [Fe(P3S8)2]3− with specific structural features.
• The methodology included ionothermal synthesis, a specialized technique for creating complex materials under specific conditions.
• The research highlights potential applications in advanced materials, warranting further investigations into their properties.