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Abstract
Germanium-based materials exhibit promising properties for applications in electronics, sensing, and catalysis. Gold-germanium clusters are of particular interest due to their potential for enhanced stability and tailored electronic properties. This study investigates the structures, bonding, and electronic properties of Au2Ge9ˉ and Au2Ge10ˉ clusters using anion photoelectron spectroscopy and theoretical calculations. The clusters were generated using laser vaporization and studied using anion photoelectron spectroscopy. Theoretical calculations employed density functional theory and coupled-cluster methods. Au2Ge9ˉ and Au2Ge10ˉ clusters exhibit weak aurophilic interactions between the two gold atoms. The gold atoms mimic the electronic and structural properties of germanium atoms, acting as surrogates within the cluster framework. Understanding the role of gold in these germanium clusters provides insights for designing novel materials with tailored properties for applications in catalysis, electronics, and other fields.
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