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Researchers are exploring all-carbon actinide metallacycles, including metallacyclopropenes and metallacyclopentadienes. These compounds offer unique structures and potential applications in catalysis and group transfer reactions.

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  • Actinide Chemistry
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    • All-carbon actinide metallacycles are a rapidly advancing field.
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