A new polyoxotungstate-based {W72V30} spherical cage

We report the {W72V30} composed of 12 pentagonal {(W)W5} units and 30 [VO(H2O)]2+ linkers. This compound was characterized by the elemental analysis, thermogravimetry, X-ray diffraction analysis, spectroscopic methods (IR, UV/Vis, Raman), XPS, EPR, magnetic measurements and BVS calculations. This is the second member in the pentagonal {(W)W5}-based polyoxotungstate family.

A new {W72V30} spherical cage composed of 12 pentagonal {(W)W5} moieties and 30 [VO(H2O)]2+ linkers was obtained, representing the second member in the pentagonal {(W)W5}-based polyoxotungstate family.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide