σ‐Bonded Transition Metal Complexes of Polycyclic Aromatic Carbon Compounds

Bromine photoelimination from organoplatinum(IV) complexes

“…Bond expansion on the edge of the PAC paves way for synthesis of fullerenes, nanotubes and related fragments which have diverse applications in electronics and catalysis for the modern world. 28 Whilst investigating the possibility of synthesizing novel halogenated PACs from corranulenyl, phenanthrenyl and naphthalenyl organoplatinum(IV) complexes, Dr. Han…”

“…Based on DFT calculations (by Prof. Sharp), calorimetry measurements (by Prof. Hoff) and Xray crystal structure parameters, steric strain is revealed in platinum(IV) complexes. 23,28,30 Correspondingly in the square planar platinum(II) complexes these effects are absent.…”