Novel properties and potential applications of functional ligand-modified polyoxotitanate cages

Functional ligand-modified polyoxotitanate (L-POT) cages of the general type [Ti x O y (OR) z (L) m ] (OR = alkoxide, L = functional ligand) can be regarded as molecular fragments of surface-sensitized solid-state TiO 2 , and are of value as models for studying the interfacial charge and energy tran...

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Published in:Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) England), 2016-01, Vol.52 (75), p.1118-1119
Main Authors: Li, Ning, Matthews, Peter D, Luo, He-Kuan, Wright, Dominic S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cages
Charge
Charge transfer
Fragments
Ligands
Semiconductors
Surface chemistry
Titanium dioxide
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Summary:Functional ligand-modified polyoxotitanate (L-POT) cages of the general type [Ti x O y (OR) z (L) m ] (OR = alkoxide, L = functional ligand) can be regarded as molecular fragments of surface-sensitized solid-state TiO 2 , and are of value as models for studying the interfacial charge and energy transfer between the bound functional ligands and a bulk semiconductor surface. These L-POTs have also had a marked impact in many other research fields, such as single-source precursors for TiO 2 deposition, inorganic-organic hybrid material construction, photocatalysis, photoluminescence, asymmetric catalysis and gas adsorption. Their atomically well-defined structures provide the basis for the understanding of structure/property relationships and ultimately for the rational design of new cages targeting specific uses. This highlight focuses on recent advances in L-POTs research, with emphasis on their novel properties and potential applications. Recent advances in functional ligand-modified polyoxotitanate cages are highlighted, with emphasis on novel properties and potential applications.
ISSN:1359-7345
1364-548X
DOI:10.1039/c6cc03788g