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  • Physical Chemistry
  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Quantum Chemistry

Background:

  • Multiply charged anions (MCAs) possess inherent instability due to strong Coulomb repulsions.
  • The repulsive Coulomb barrier (RCB) is crucial for the dynamic stability of isolated MCAs.
  • Previous RCB studies primarily focused on isolated MCAs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the repulsive Coulomb barrier (RCB) in noncovalent host-guest complexes.
  • To explore the influence of host-guest interactions on RCB characteristics.
  • To extend the understanding of RCBs beyond isolated multiply charged anions (MCAs).

Main Methods:

  • Photodetachment photoelectron spectroscopy was employed to probe the electronic structure.
  • Theoretical calculations were performed to support experimental observations.
  • Complexes studied: cyclodextrin-closo-dodecaborate dianionic complexes (χCD·B12X122-).

Main Results:

  • Two distinct RCBs were identified: RCB1 from guest dianion electron detachment and RCB2 from host neutral ionization.
  • RCB2 was found to be significantly smaller than RCB1.
  • Theoretical calculations confirmed the dual nature and anisotropic properties of the RCBs.

Conclusions:

  • Host-guest complexation introduces dual repulsive Coulomb barriers (RCBs).
  • The size and nature of RCBs are influenced by the host-guest system.
  • This work expands the scope of RCB investigations to complex supramolecular systems.