While endohedral metallofullerenes have demonstrated advantageous electronic and magnetic properties, the isolation of monomeric M@C60 remains highly challenging. Here, the authors prepare trifluoromethylated Gd@C60 and La@C60, where the functionalization of C60 allows for the stabilization of these otherwise reactive species.
- Ayano Nakagawa
- Makiko Nishino
- Hisanori Shinohara