Encapsulation of atmospheric CO_2 by a self-assembled decanuclear cadmium complex via unfamiliar perchlorato and carbonate bridges

摘要

A decanuclear Cd complex has been found as a carbonate-containing capsule. The structure strongly resembles a ten-blade waterwheel with a central carbonate ligand surrounded by two superimposed Cd_5O_5 crowns with a pentagonal antiprism-like disposition. The capsule is doubly capped by two pentadentate perchlorate anions.