NgCHEM · Noble-Gas Compounds meet X-ray Charge Density and High-Pressure Research

Noble-Gas Compounds meet X-ray Charge Density and High-Pressure Research

The project “Noble-Gas Compounds meet X-ray Charge Density and High-Pressure Research˝ addresses the need for more experimental studies in the field of noble-gas and fluorine chemistry, due to the decreasing number of active research groups in this field. By focusing on contemporary methods such as X-ray charge-density analysis and high-pressure studies, this research not only contributes to advancing the current state of knowledge but also serves to strengthen this specialized field of chemistry. The primary outcome of the project is the first systematic experimental charge-density study on noble-gas compounds, offering a detailed examination of their electronic structure and intermolecular interactions. This investigation addresses a shortcoming in the field, as most theoretical studies on noble-gas compounds lack experimental confirmation. In addition to studying the electronic structure and intermolecular interactions of noble-gas compounds, the project is also dedicated to discovering new chemical species and reactivity phenomena through synthetic research efforts. Typically, noble-gas atoms are bonded to fluorine atoms, with a smaller proportion of examples where they are bonded to other atoms, such as oxygen and nitrogen. This project aims to identify novel xenon–oxygen-bonded species and investigate oxygen-transfer reaction methodologies. By expanding the scope of noble-gas chemistry, we hope to uncover unique chemical species and reactions that will contribute to our understanding of this intriguing field. The high-pressure structural study was focused on compounds that are reactive and air sensitive, which is experimentally demanding area of research. The objective of this project was also to perform high-pressure structural studies of selected fluoride compounds in the GPa range. Through this research, the project aims to generate valuable results that will widen our understanding of chemistry under extreme pressure conditions.

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