Hydrothermal syntheses and crystal structures of crystalline catalysts based on 3-D Ln3+–pdc2− frameworks and [BW12O40]5− and their heterogeneous photocatalytic oxidation of thiophene

Si nanorod arrays modified with metal–organic segments as anodes in lithium ion batteries

Metal–organic segments (MOSs) were synthesized to composite with Si nanorod (NR) arrays as electrodes in lithium ion batteries (LIBs).

Heterogeneous Catalysis of Polyoxometalate Based Organic-Inorganic Hybrids

Organic–inorganic hybrid polyoxometalate (POM) compounds are a subset of materials with unique structures and physical/chemical properties. The combination of metal-organic coordination complexes with classical POMs not only provides a powerful way to gain multifarious new compounds but also affords a new method to modify and functionalize POMs. In parallel with the many reports on the synthesis and structure of new hybrid POM compounds, the application of these compounds for heterogeneous catalysis has also attracted considerable attention. The hybrid POM compounds show noteworthy catalytic performance in acid, oxidation, and even in asymmetric catalytic reactions. This review summarizes the design and synthesis of organic–inorganic hybrid POM compounds and particularly highlights their recent progress in heterogeneous catalysis.

Metal–organic frameworks as heterogeneous photocatalysts: advantages and challenges

The use of metal organic frameworks as photocatalysts is critically reviewed and their main advantages and challenges are evaluated.