Polyoxometalate Chemistry

Chapter One: Exploring Self-Assembly and the Self-Organization of Nanoscale Inorganic Polyoxometalate Clusters

• Abstract
• 1 Introduction to Polyoxometalate Chemistry
• 2 From Serendipity to Directed Assembly
• 3 Synthetic Methodologies
• 4 POM-Based Supramolecular Structures
• 5 From Self-Assembled to Self-Organizing Cluster Systems
• 6 Conclusions

Chapter Two: Supramolecular Structures Formation of Polyoxometalates in Solution Driven by Counterion–Macroion Interaction

• Abstract
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Self-Assembly of POM Macroions Into “Blackberries”
• 3 Counterion-Mediated Self-Assembly of POM Macroions
• 4 The Kinetic Properties and Lag Phase of POM Assembly
• 5 POM–Counterion Ion Pairing in Solution
• 6 Dynamic of Alkali Counterions in POM Solution
• 7 Cation Transportation Through Blackberry “Membrane”
• 8 Selective Permeability of Uranyl Peroxide Nanocage
• 9 Self-Recognition Behaviors During Their Self-Assembly
• 10 Simulation Studies on Self-Assembly of POM Macroions
• 11 Conclusions
• Acknowledgments

Chapter Three: Electron Transfer–Oxygen Transfer Reactions and Beyond With Polyoxometalates

• Abstract
• 1 Mechanisms for the Aerobic Oxidation of Organic Compounds
• 2 The H₅PV₂Mo₁₀O₄₀ Polyoxometalate and Electron Transfer Oxidations
• 3 The First Example of Electron Transfer–Oxygen Transfer Catalyzed by H₅PV₂Mo₁₀O₄₀
• 4 Oxidation of Sulfides
• 5 Oxidation of Primary and Vicinal Alcohols
• 6 Oxidation of via Activation of C–H Bonds Revisited
• 7 Insertion of Oxygen Into a Carbon–Metal Bond
• 8 The Structure of H₅PV₂Mo₁₀O₄₀ During the Catalytic Reaction
• 9 Conclusions
• Acknowledgments

Chapter Four: Oxygen–Isotope Exchange and Metastable Dissociation in Oxides

• Abstract
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Broad Reactivity Trends for Dissolving Materials and Glasses
• 3 Acid–Base Chemistry and Reactivity in Niobates
• 4 The Transition to a Partly Detached Structure in MAl₁₂ Cations
• 5 Metastable Intermediates
• 6 Conclusions
• Acknowledgments

Chapter Five: Polyoxometalate Multielectron Catalysts in Solar Fuel Production

• Abstract
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Definitions
• 3 Water Splitting Overview
• 4 Water Oxidation Catalysts
• 5 Water Reduction Catalysts
• 6 Immobilization of Polyoxometalate WOCs
• 7 Assessment of Catalytic Activity
• 8 Stability in POM Catalytic Systems
• 9 Conclusions
• Acknowledgments

Chapter Six: [Co₉(H₂O)₆(OH)₃(HPO₄)₂(PW₉O₃₄)₃]¹⁶⁻: A Highly Efficient Catalyst for Water Oxidation

• Abstract
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Homogeneous Electrocatalytic Water Oxidation Activity of Co₉
• 3 Characterization of the Catalytic Activity of Co₉ With NaClO
• 4 Stability and Solution Speciation Under Catalytic Water Oxidation Conditions
• 5 Heterogeneous WOC With Modified Co₉/Carbon Paste Electrodes
• 6 Conclusions

Chapter Seven: Polyoxometalate-Functionalized Nanocarbon Materials for Energy Conversion, Energy Storage, and Sensor Systems

• Abstract
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Synthesis of the POM/Nanocarbon Composites
• 3 Applications of the POM/Nanocarbon Composites
• 4 Conclusions

Chapter Eight: Design of Magnetic Polyoxometalates for Molecular Spintronics and as Spin Qubits

• Abstract
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Relevant Precedent Studies of POMs in Molecular Magnetism
• 3 Relevance of POMs in Molecular Spintronics
• 4 Recent Advances on the Use of POMs for Quantum Computing
• 5 Concluding Remarks
• Acknowledgments

Chapter Nine: Perspectives for Polyoxometalates in Single-Molecule Electronics and Spintronics

• Abstract
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Basics of Molecular Spin Electronics
• 3 Material Requirements for Molecular Spintronics
• 4 Advantages of Magnetic Polyoxometalates
• 5 Polyoxometalates in Redox-Based Resistive Switching
• 6 Conclusions
• Acknowledgments

Chapter Ten: Nonaqueous Polyoxometalate Synthesis for Systematic Studies of Hydrolysis, Protonation, and Reduction

• Abstract
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Synthesis of Lindqvist-Type Heterometalates
• 3 Synthesis of Keggin-Type Heterometalates
• 4 Protonolysis of M–OR Bonds and Condensation
• 5 Synthesis and Reactivity of Chlorido {ClMW₅} Lindqvist Anions
• 6 Studies of {MW₅} Lindqvist Anion Protonation
• 7 Ligand Behavior of [(μ-O)(TiW₅O₁₈)₂]⁶⁻
• 8 Reductive Transformations
• 9 Summary
• Acknowledgments