Molecular Encoding at the Nanoscale: From Complex Cubes to Bimetallic Oxides

Abstract

Simple metal acetates react to give bimetallic heterocubanes of the type [O4] (see structure, M1,2=Mn, Co, Ni, Zn), which in turn are precursors for the selective formation of bimetallic oxide nanoparticles with a controlled composition. The size of the particles can be controlled by adjusting the thermolysis temperature. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2005/z501212_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.