Thiacalix[4]arene functionalized molecular clusters involving Keggin-type PM4Mo8 (M= Co, Ni) motif enabling electrochemical and photothermal conversion properties (IMAGE)

Tsinghua University Press

Thiacalix[4]arene functionalized molecular clusters involving Keggin-type PM4Mo8 (M= Co, Ni) motif enabling electrochemical and photothermal conversion properties

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 The four clusters identified were found to contain Keggin-type PM4Mo8 motifs, which exhibit redox properties akin to those of typical PMo12O403− (PMo12), along with superior structural stability. The substitution of the four metal Mo center with M (Co or Ni) in the PMo12 skeleton, in conjunction with the capping by the TC4A ligand and VO unit, significantly modulated the visible-light absorption, thereby enhancing photothermal conversion in both solid-state and organic solutions. The efficiency of photothermal conversion depends on electron transfer pathways in the cluster.

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Polyoxometalates, Tsinghua University Press

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