Molybdenum and Tungsten Polyoxometalates and Cluster Complexes
This community develops inorganic compounds based on molybdenum, tungsten, and related metals, focusing on their synthesis, structural characterization, and use as catalysts for oxidation reactions.
The research centers on polyoxometalates and octahedral cluster complexes, with a strong emphasis on molybdenum and tungsten centers. Recurring themes include the synthesis of Schiff base ligands, the determination of crystal structures, and the investigation of catalytic activity for selective oxidation and epoxidation of olefins. The work also covers the biological role of molybdenum cofactors in enzymes, linking the inorganic chemistry to metabolic processes.
The largest share of the community's output is found in molybdenum research, accounting for 11.4% of all molybdenum research and 4,746 papers here. Tungsten research contributes 3.1% of its total output, with 1,266 papers in this group.
The community comprises 8,966 papers, publishing primarily in Inorganic Chemistry, the Journal of the American Chemical Society, and Inorganica Chimica Acta.
Recent work continues to explore the catalytic oxidation of sulfides and alcohols using vanadium, molybdenum, and tungsten complexes, as well as the speciation of molybdenum browns in aqueous solution.