Photogeneration and Visualization of a Surface‐Stabilized Dinitrene
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Nitrenes are known as key intermediates in various chemical reactions. Nitrene transfer reactions are particularly effective for synthesizing nitrogen‐containing compounds, where metal catalysts play a crucial role in controlling nitrene reactivity and selectivity. In this study, we demonstrate the formation of a stable surface‐supported dinitrene on Au(111) through UV irradiation of its diazide precursor, characterized by scanning probe techniques. The photoreaction mechanism is elucidated with wavelength‐dependent experiments and time‐dependent density functional theory calculations. Our findings present the first real‐space visualization of a metal nitrene adsorbed on a surface, highlighting its potential in catalysis and surface functionalization.
Source: Angewandte Chemie
Institutions: Czech Academy of Sciences, FZU - Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Technical University in Prague, University of Graz, Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Palacký University Olomouc, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Analytical Chemistry
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $5,790
OpenAlex ID: W4407985191