Two-dimensional organization of [ZnGe3S9(H2O)]4− supertetrahedral clusters templated by a metal complex
Abstract
Under the structure-directing effect of a metal complex formed in situ, supertetrahedral [ZnGe3S6(H2O)(S3)1/2]1− clusters alternate with tetrahedral Zn(H2O)(S3)1/21− units to form a two-dimensional wide bandgap semiconductor that shows photocatalytic activity for H2 production from aqueous solution.