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Explore the structural properties and unique features of the O h -Au 32 gold fullerene cluster.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Another Au 32 gold fullerene: a novel spherical cage cluster with octahedral symmetry

JLJiayu LiShihezi University SWSilei WangNingbo University JTJing TianNingbo University

Key Points

Explore the structural properties and unique features of the O h -Au 32 gold fullerene cluster.
Described the structural characteristics of the O h -Au 32 cluster
Analyzed the geometrical arrangement of truncated octahedron and cube
Investigation of electronic properties, focusing on HOMO-LUMO gap
Identified the O h -Au 32 cluster as a co-dual structure
Demonstrated a significant HOMO-LUMO gap, indicating stability
Confirmed the presence of spherical aromaticity in the cluster

Abstract

The O h -Au 32 cluster is consists of a co-dual structure with truncated octahedron and cube. The hollow cage features a large HOMO–LUMO gap and spherical aromaticity.

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