Tetranuclear Ag(I) and Au(I) nano-sized [L₂(R)₈→M₄]⁴⁺ (M = Ag(I) and Au(I); R = C₂H₅, CH₃, H, F, Cl, Br, Ph and SiH₃) complexes: Nature and cooperativity of metal-ligand bonds

Mehdi Bayat; Sepideh Goodarzi; Sadegh Salehzadeh; Ehsan Alavipour

doi:10.1039/d5na00870k

January 1, 2026Nanoscale AdvancesOpen Access

Tetranuclear Ag(I) and Au(I) nano-sized [L₂(R)₈→M₄]⁴⁺ (M = Ag(I) and Au(I); R = C₂H₅, CH₃, H, F, Cl, Br, Ph and SiH₃) complexes: Nature and cooperativity of metal-ligand bonds

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The research aims to investigate the characteristics and interactions of tetranuclear complexes of Ag(I) and Au(I) with NHC ligands.
Synthesis of tetranuclear Ag(I) and Au(I) complexes with various NHC ligands.
Characterization of the complexes using spectroscopic techniques.
Analysis of metal-ligand bonding and coordination geometries.
NHC ligands effectively stabilize Ag(I) and Au(I) in different oxidation states.
Distinct coordination geometries exhibited by the synthesized complexes.
Enhanced cooperativity observed in metal-ligand bonds, indicating potential applications in anti-cancer therapies.

Implication

Exploration of metal-ligand bond cooperativity in nano-sized metal complexes, suggesting potential for anti-cancer agents.

Abstract

NHC ligands are able to stabilize different metals in different oxidation states and coordination geometries, making them interesting candidates for the synthesis of potent metal-based anti-cancer agents. This study explores...

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Tetranuclear Ag(I) and Au(I) nano-sized [L₂(R)₈→M₄]⁴⁺ (M = Ag(I) and Au(I); R = C₂H₅, CH₃, H, F, Cl, Br, Ph and SiH₃) complexes: Nature and cooperativity of metal-ligand bonds

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Tetranuclear Ag(I) and Au(I) nano-sized [L₂(R)₈→M₄]⁴⁺ (M = Ag(I) and Au(I); R = C₂H₅, CH₃, H, F, Cl, Br, Ph and SiH₃) complexes: Nature and cooperativity of metal-ligand bonds

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