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Multiple reversible protonation of polyoxoanion surfaces: Direct observation of dynamic structural effects from proton transfer

  • Xikui Fang*
  • , Craig L. Hill
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Emory University

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Abstract

(Figure Presented) Back and forth: The two complexes [{P2W 15O54(H2o)2}2Zr] 12- and [{P2W15o54-(H 2O)2}Zr{P2W17O61}] 14- exhibit extensive dynamic structural changes induced by completely reversible multiple protonation behavior, comparable to the flexing of a muscle (see picture). The pH titration of the former complex indicates a two-step dissociation of all eight protons, in agreement with the structural and spectroscopic studies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3877-3880
Number of pages4
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume46
Issue number21
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • NMR spectroscopy
  • Polyoxometalates
  • Protonation
  • Zirconium
  • pH titration

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