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Published on: September 18, 2016
Discrete spherical hexadecavanadates incorporating a bromide with oxidative bromination activity
Naohiro Kato1, Yoshihito Hayashi
1Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa, 920-1192, Japan.
Researchers synthesized two novel hexadecavanadates, spherical clusters containing chloride or bromide. These mixed-valence vanadium-oxygen frameworks exhibit unique redox properties and catalytic activity in oxidative bromination reactions.
Area of Science:
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Catalysis
Background:
- Polyoxovanadates are versatile inorganic clusters with diverse structures and redox properties.
- The synthesis of large, discrete polyoxovanadate structures often requires templating agents and controlled redox conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize and characterize novel hexadecavanadate clusters incorporating halide template anions.
- To investigate the structural, electrochemical, and catalytic properties of these new vanadium-oxygen frameworks.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of hexadecavanadates using [V10O26](4-) precursor with halide template anions.
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction for structural determination.
- Cyclic voltammetry to study redox behavior.
- Catalytic testing in oxidative bromination reactions.
Main Results:
- Two discrete hexadecavanadates, (n-Bu4N)4[V16O38(Cl)] (1) and (n-Bu4N)4[V16O38(Br)] (2), were successfully synthesized.
- Crystal structures revealed [V(V)9V(IV)7O38(X)](4-) frameworks composed of linked VO5 pyramids.
- Electrochemical studies demonstrated stepwise reversible redox processes in acetonitrile.
- Cluster 2 exhibited catalytic activity in aerobic oxidative bromination of aromatic substrates.
Conclusions:
- The incorporation of halide anions templated the formation of discrete {V16} spherical clusters.
- The mixed-valence nature of the polyoxovanadate framework dictates its electrochemical behavior.
- Hexadecavanadates show potential as catalysts in oxidation reactions.
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