Iron phosphonate clusters: From magnetism to biological mimics

Synthetic strategies, structural aspects, magnetic behavior and use of some model compounds to mimic biological reaction pathways of iron phosphonates are described in a nut shell in this short review.

Synthetic strategies, structural aspects, magnetic behavior and use of some model compounds to mimic biological reaction pathways of iron phosphonates are described in a nut shell in this short review.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights
► Iron phosponate cluster synthesis is a challenge to chemists.
► It shows interesting magnetic behavior.
► It mimics different biological reactions.