Abstract
Organometallic clusters feature the aggregation of several metal atoms and the multi-centered carbon-metal bonding. Here are various carbon-polymetal bonds and considerable metal-metal interactions within the skeletons. The characteristic multi-bonding nature enables organometallic clusters to feature unique catalytic reactivity and optical properties. To date, a plethora of homo- or hetero- organometallic clusters with variable CMn coordination modes and adjustable nuclear numbers are reported. This chapter summarizes the development of different types of carbon (sp3, sp2, sp) involved organometallic clusters. Based on the analysis of the well-defined structures and theoretical calculations, organometallic clusters show promising applications in organometallic catalysis and luminescent materials.
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