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Thiomolybdate Clusters: From Homogeneous Catalysis to Heterogenization and Active Sites
Samar Batool1, Marcel Langer2,3, Stephen Nagaraju Myakala1
1Institute of Materials Chemistry, TU Wien, Getreidemarkt 9/BC/02, Vienna, 1060, Austria.
Thiomolybdates, molybdenum-sulfide clusters, show promise in electrocatalysis and photocatalysis. This review analyzes their structure-performance link for hydrogen evolution, bridging homogeneous and heterogenized systems.
Area of Science:
- Coordination Chemistry
- Catalysis
- Materials Science
Background:
- Thiomolybdates are molecular molybdenum-sulfide clusters with unique structures.
- They are relevant in biological systems as enzyme active sites.
- Recently explored as homogeneous and heterogeneous molybdenum sulfide catalyst mimics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review thiomolybdate-based electro- and photocatalysis.
- To analyze reactivity in homogeneous and heterogenized conditions.
- To link thiomolybdate cluster structure to hydrogen evolution reaction performance.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive analysis of existing literature on thiomolybdate catalysis.
- Examination of active sites for hydrogen evolution reaction.
- Discussion of solution-phase versus surface-supported thiomolybdate applications.
Main Results:
- Prominent examples of thiomolybdate electro- and photocatalysis are summarized.
- Reactivity under homogeneous and heterogenized conditions is analyzed.
- Structure-performance relationships for hydrogen evolution are investigated.
Conclusions:
- Thiomolybdates are versatile catalysts for electro- and photocatalysis.
- Understanding structure-activity relationships is key for optimizing hydrogen evolution.
- Future research trends and challenges in thiomolybdate catalysis are highlighted.
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