Neutral binary chalcogen-nitrogen and ternary S,N,P molecules: new structures, bonding insights and potential...

Area of Science:

• Inorganic chemistry
• Materials science

Background:

• Early research focused on aromaticity of cyclic S,N compounds, S4N4 reactivity, and (SN)x polymer properties.
• Recent studies explore nitrogen-rich species under high pressure and selenium analogues of sulfur-nitrogen compounds.

Purpose of the Study:

• Critically evaluate new aspects of neutral, binary chalcogen-nitrogen molecule chemistry.
• Suggest experimental synthesis approaches for target compounds.
• Consider ternary sulfur-nitrogen-phosphorus compounds in relation to binary cations.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and critical analysis of recent developments.
• Theoretical and experimental data evaluation.
• Exploration of synthetic strategies.

Main Results:

• Identification of novel nitrogen-rich species and selenium analogues.
• Discovery of potential applications in fingerprint detection, optoelectronics, energy storage, and hydrogen storage.
• Understanding of ternary S,N,P compounds' relationship to binary S,N cations.

Conclusions:

• The field of chalcogen-nitrogen chemistry is rapidly evolving with new synthetic routes and applications.
• Further research into high-pressure synthesis and novel compound classes is warranted.
• Ternary compounds offer new avenues for exploration based on isoelectronic principles.