Ce-mediated molecular tailoring on gigantic polyoxometalate {Mo132} into half-closed {Ce11Mo96} for high proton conduction

Xue-Xin Li, Cai-Hong Li, Ming-Jun Hou, Bo Zhu, Wei-Chao Chen (), Chun-Yi Sun, Ye Yuan, Wei Guan, Chao Qin, Kui-Zhan Shao, Xin-Long Wang () and Zhong-Min Su
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Xue-Xin Li: Northeast Normal University
Cai-Hong Li: Northeast Normal University
Ming-Jun Hou: Northeast Normal University
Bo Zhu: Northeast Normal University
Wei-Chao Chen: Northeast Normal University
Chun-Yi Sun: Northeast Normal University
Ye Yuan: Northeast Normal University
Wei Guan: Northeast Normal University
Chao Qin: Northeast Normal University
Kui-Zhan Shao: Northeast Normal University
Xin-Long Wang: Northeast Normal University
Zhong-Min Su: Northeast Normal University

Nature Communications, 2023, vol. 14, issue 1, 1-9

Abstract: Abstract Precise synthesis of polyoxometalates (POMs) is important for the fundamental understanding of the relationship between the structure and function of each building motif. However, it is a great challenge to realize the atomic-level tailoring of specific sites in POMs without altering the major framework. Herein, we report the case of Ce-mediated molecular tailoring on gigantic {Mo132}, which has a closed structural motif involving a never seen {Mo110} decamer. Such capped wheel {Mo132} undergoes a quasi-isomerism with known {Mo132} ball displaying different optical behaviors. Experiencing an ‘Inner-On-Outer’ binding process with the substituent of {Mo2} reactive sites in {Mo132}, the site-specific Ce ions drive the dissociation of {Mo2*} clipping sites and finally give rise to a predictable half-closed product {Ce11Mo96}. By virtue of the tailor-made open cavity, the {Ce11Mo96} achieves high proton conduction, nearly two orders of magnitude than that of {Mo132}. This work offers a significant step toward the controllable assembly of POM clusters through a Ce-mediated molecular tailoring process for desirable properties.

Date: 2023
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