Superhalogens and Superalkalis Bonding, Reactivity, Dynamics and Applications

"Superhalogens, Superalkalis and Supersalts is a comprehensive volume designed as the go-to resource on the exciting and evolving topics of these special classes of atomic clusters and the acid salt that results from their interactions. The book details how these substances possess not only unusual structures, but also unique properties which can be exploited for various applications. Superhalogens' strong oxidizing capacity, resulting from their high electron affinity, leads to their applications in the design of superacids, organic superconductors, and ionic liquids. The low ionization energy of superalkalis enables them to act as strong reducing agents, making them useful in the design of superbases and alkalides. Supersalts possess strong non-linear optical behavior. Illustrated throughout, this timely book provides an overview of the research and development on these and other aspects of superhalogens, superalkalis and supersalts"--