Single-layer cluster ionic-chain networks with tetragonal pores

Haoyang Li, Qichen Lu (), Fenghua Zhang, Qingda Liu, Jing Zhuang, Zhong Li () and Xun Wang ()
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Haoyang Li: Tsinghua University
Qichen Lu: Tsinghua University
Fenghua Zhang: Tsinghua University
Qingda Liu: Tsinghua University
Jing Zhuang: Tsinghua University
Zhong Li: Tsinghua University
Xun Wang: Tsinghua University

Nature Communications, 2025, vol. 16, issue 1, 1-10

Abstract: Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) materials with intrinsic pores have attracted attention for catalytic and electronic applications. However, a significant gap exists between all-inorganic 2D networks with inorganic connectors and those with organic connectors due to the greater complexity of functionalizing inorganic molecules. Addressing this gap, we present a new class of 2D all-inorganic porous networks: single-layer cluster ionic-chain networks (CINs), constructed by using PW10M2 (M = Mn, Co) polyoxometalate (POM) clusters as nodes and end-capping agents for ionic chains. The integration of POM clusters into these networks significantly alters the electronic and band structures. Notably, the Mn-based CIN exhibits extremely high catalytic activity, achieving a toluene oxidation conversion rate of over 1.45 mmol g−1 h−1. Calculations suggest that POM clusters act as an ‘electron buffer’, stabilizing electron density at Mn sites and lowering the activation energy for toluene oxidation. This development showcases POM clusters as ‘superatom’ capping agents, establishing a pathway for all-inorganic 2D networks that could advance new catalytic materials with unique electronic properties.

Date: 2025
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