Insight into Synthesis, properties and applications of metal Phosphonates: Emphasis on catalytic activities

• Published in: Inorganica Chimica Acta 2024-01, Vol.559, p.121804, Article 121804
• Main Authors: Rathore, Khushboo, Jangir, Ritambhara
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 0020-1693; 1873-3255
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2023.121804

•A brief discussion on synthetic strategies of phosphonate ligands and metal phosphonates.•A detailed discussion on some crucial properties of metal-phosphonate complexes such as catalytic properties, solubility, magnetic properties, etc.•Applications of metal-phosphonates in catalysis, gas separation and sorption, as fuel cell conductors, rechargeable battery electrodes and drug delivery.•A special emphasis has been given on catalytic activities of metal-phosphonates in Cycloaddition of CO2 to Epoxide, CO2 fixation, Cyclohexane Oxidation, etc.•The current state of the metal-phosphonate chemistry in our perspectives and future progression. Metal phosphonates have been recognized as promising catalysts due to their unique properties such as convenient synthesis routes, lower cost, tunable acidity and basicity, and excellent thermal and chemical stability. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research on the synthesis, characterization, and catalytic activity of metal phosphonates, with a particular focus on organic transformations, epoxidation, carboxylation and oxidation reactions. The potential applications of metal phosphonates in the fields of energy, environment, and industry are also highlighted. The unusual catalytic activity of metal phosphonates emphasizes their potential as efficient and versatile catalysts for a wide range of catalytic reactions. Overall, metal phosphonates hold great promise as a new class of efficient and versatile catalysts for a wide range of catalytic reactions. The unique properties of metal phosphonates make them attractive candidates for their employability in a variety of applications, including in energy, environment, and industry.