Polyoxometalates: building blocks for functional nanoscale systems

Long, D.-L., Tsunashima, R. and Cronin, L. (2010) Polyoxometalates: building blocks for functional nanoscale systems. Angewandte Chemie (International Edition), 49(10), pp. 1736-1758. (doi: 10.1002/anie.200902483)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/anie.200902483

Abstract

Polyoxometalates (POMs) are a subset of metal oxides that represent a diverse range of molecular clusters with an almost unmatched range of physical properties and the ability to form dynamic structures that can range in size from the nano- to the micrometer scale. Herein we present the very latest developments from synthesis to structure and function of POMs. We discuss the possibilities of creating highly sophisticated functional hierarchical systems with multiple, interdependent, functionalities along with a critical analysis that allows the non-specialist to learn the salient features. We propose and present a "periodic table of polyoxometalate building blocks". We also highlight some of the current issues and challenges that need to be addressed to work towards the design of functional systems based upon POM building blocks and look ahead to possible emerging application areas.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Tsunashima, Dr Ryo and Long, Dr Deliang and Cronin, Professor Lee
Authors: Long, D.-L., Tsunashima, R., and Cronin, L.
Subjects:Q Science > QD Chemistry
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
Journal Name:Angewandte Chemie (International Edition)
Journal Abbr.:Angew Chem Int Ed Engl
Publisher:Wiley - V C H Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
ISSN:1433-7851
ISSN (Online):1521-3773
Published Online:03 February 2010

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
400011Understanding and controlling the self assembly of nanoscale polyoxometalate clustersLeroy CroninEngineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/C542819/1CHEM - CHEMISTRY