Two novel nickel cluster substituted polyoxometalates: syntheses, structures and their photocatalytic activities, magnetic behaviors, and proton conduction properties
Yi Chen, Zhengwei Guo, Ya-Peng Chen, Zanyong Zhuang, Guoqiang Wang, Xin‐Xiong Li, Shou‐Tian Zheng, Guo‐Yu Yang
Abstract
A Ni<sub>12</sub>-substituted POM and a Ni<sub>6</sub>-substituted POM have been synthesized and characterized. The compounds show a moderate catalytic activity in visible-light-driven CO<sub>2</sub> reduction reactions, and can serve as potential proton conduction materials.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisNickelCluster (spacecraft)ProtonCatalysisThermal conductionMaterials scienceConduction bandInorganic chemistryChemistryPhotochemistryOrganic chemistryMetallurgyElectronPhysicsComputer scienceProgramming languageComposite materialQuantum mechanicsPolyoxometalates: Synthesis and ApplicationsMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsAdvanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis