Polyoxometalate-based reticular materials for proton conduction: from rigid frameworks to flexible networks

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Chemistry
• Energy Technology

Background:

• Proton conductors are vital for energy and electronic technologies.
• Reticular chemistry offers tunable proton transport pathways in materials.
• Polyoxometalates (POMs) are effective proton-conducting units.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight advancements in POM-based reticular materials for proton conduction.
• To provide insights for designing advanced proton conductors.

Main Methods:

• Integration of POMs into reticular materials using various linkers.
• Creation of hybrid conductors with diverse structures (frameworks to networks).

Main Results:

• POM-based reticular materials exhibit tunable proton transport pathways.
• Hybrid conductors show adjustable proton transport behaviors and mechanical properties.
• Diverse structures from rigid frameworks to flexible networks are achievable.

Conclusions:

• POM-based reticular materials represent a promising platform for proton conduction.
• Design strategies for advanced proton conductors can be informed by these findings.