New progress of Keggin and Wells–Dawson type polyoxometalates catalyze acid and oxidative reactions

Polyoxometalates (abbreviated as POMs) are useful acids and oxidation catalysts in various reactions since its catalytic features can be controlled at a molecular level. This review summarizes some recent research progress in catalytic application of Keggin and Wells–Dawson type polyoxometalates. Particular attention is given to most developments of our recent studies on the use of POMs as heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts for the selective oxidation and acid-catalyzed reactions.

Graphical abstractThis review summarizes some recent research progress in catalytic application of Keggin and Wells-Dawson type polyoxometalates. Particular attention is given to most developments of our recent studies on the use of POMs as heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts for the selective oxidation and acid-catalyzed reactions. With the development of the synthetic chemistry of POMs, more and more POMs with novel structures will be produced and POMs catalysis will find much wider practical applications.