Compounds containing dioxygen bonded to metal atoms – such as metal-peroxo or -superoxo species – are models of enzymes that can activate oxygen. Now a mononuclear side-on nickel(III)-peroxo complex has been made, which is stabilized by a macrocyclic ligand. The complex can transfer the bound dioxygen to another metal, and conduct nucleophilic reactions.
- Jaeheung Cho
- Ritimukta Sarangi
- Wonwoo Nam
