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Two Eu-doped polyoxotungstates with distinct structures for multifunctional integration of photoluminescence, proton conductivity, and resistive switching

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A wheel-shaped Zr-substituted phosphotungstate [{Zr(C2O4)2}3 (PO4)(P6W39O150)]39− with tunable proton conduction properties

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A Dawson-type {P4W24} modified using phenylphosphonic acid with excellent proton conductivity

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Assembly of Si-substituted heteropolyoxotantalate architecture

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Characterization of the first Peacock–Weakley polyoxometalate containing a transplutonium element: curium bis-pentatungstate [Cm(W5O18)2]9−

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Effect of the heteroatom on the magnetic and luminescence properties of hybrid lanthanide-substituted Keggin-type polyoxometalates

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Lanthanide-dependent photoluminescence and thin film fabrication of host CaWO4 micro-materials for potential indoor plant growth applications

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A DNA aptamer for trivalent lanthanide ions with low nanomolar affinity

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Facile synthesis of a Ru-based polyoxometalate for efficient reduction of nitrobenzene

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Discrete inorganic molecular upconversion: a dinuclear ytterbium–polyoxometalate complex exhibits cooperative upconversion luminescence

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From +I to +IV, Alkalis to Actinides: Capturing Cations across the Periodic Table with Keggin Polyoxometalate Ligands

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Isolation of a Rare Terminal Zr(IV) Peroxide and Insight into Polyoxovanadate Support Impact on Thioether Oxidation

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Chemistry A European J, 2025, 31
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{SeO2(OH)} Bridging Lanthanide-Containing Antimono-Seleno-Tungstates

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Inorg. Chem., 2024, 63, 9899
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Ligand-Assisted Assembly of a Family of 3d-4f Cluster-Templated Ln-Polyoxoniobate Cages with a Nested Cuboctahedral/Fullerene-Like Core and Ln-Dependent Magnetism

Bi-He Lin, Yu-Diao Lin, Shou-Tian Zheng and Xin-Xiong Li

Inorg. Chem., 2026, 65, 8216
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Intensifying Photocatalytic Baeyer–Villiger Oxidation of Ketones with the Introduction of Ru Metalloligands and Bimetallic Units in POM@MOF

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Recent advances in the development and applications of lanthanide-based luminescent materials: a comprehensive review

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Construction of a multifunctional bio-probe based on lanthanides for UCL/MR/CT multimodal imaging in vivo

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A tetrameric double peroxyl bonds-bridged Zr-substituted phosphotungstate with good catalytic oxidation activity for sulfides

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Molecular Catalysis, 2025, 572, 114786
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Synthesis and Characterization of 6-Ti-Substituted Polyoxomolybdate with High Catalytic Activity for Sulfide Oxidation

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Inorg. Chem., 2024, 63, 6268
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An 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-nickel complex functionalized polymolybdate acting as artificial oxidase in removing methylene blue

Xiang Ma, Yujin Li, Longfeng Meng, Lingzhi Li, Yifeng Li, Hui Zhang and Jiai Hua

Journal of Molecular Structure, 2024, 1312, 138502
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Efficient Removal of Methylene Blue Using an Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Polyoxometalate as a Dual-Action Catalyst for Oxidation and Reduction

Lu Chen, Haowen Cui, Feng Jiang, Lingyan Kong, Baoli Fei and Xiang Mei

Catalysts, 2024, 14, 576
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Construction of a novel fluorescent nanoenzyme based on lanthanides for tumor theranostics

Lijun Xiang, Chengying Wang, Yifu Mao, Wenjing Li, Yong Jiang, Zhu Huang, Zhifeng Hu and Yong Wang

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Tetra-Pr3+-Incorporated Tellurotungstate Covalently Modified by d-methionine: Proton Conduction and Photochromic Properties

Ke Wang, Bingxue Niu, Chaoxia Sui and Pengtao Ma

Journal of Molecular Structure, 2025, 1344, 142955
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Dimeric four tartaric acid‐bridged tetra‐Zr‐incorporated arsenotungstate showing decent proton conduction

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Rare Metals, 2025, 44, 1401
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Tetra-Ln3+-Implanted Tellurotungstates Covalently Modified by dl-Malic Acid: Proton Conduction and Photochromic Properties

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Inorg. Chem., 2024, 63, 8791
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Wheat bran as natural reagent for bio-recovery of Eu(III) following Box-Behnken optimization and the thermodynamics study

Tiyasa Ray, Susmita Chakraborty, Maloncho Sen, Susanta Lahiri and Kamalika Sen

Thermal Advances, 2025, 3, 100050
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Self-assembly of organoarsonic acid functionalized polyoxovanadate cage from cap-like building block

Luyao Chu, Jing Dong, Ni Zhen, Di Zhang, Xin Guo, Jiesheng Hu and Yingnan Chi

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Imaging dendrite growth in solid-state sodium batteries using fluorescence tomography technology

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A d10-Cd Cluster Containing Sandwich-Type Arsenotungstate Exhibiting Fluorescent Recognition of Carcinogenic Dye in Methanol

Feng Wang, Xiang Ma, Haodong Li, Ziqi Zhao, Lele Zhang, Yutong Zhao, Haipeng Su, Zeqi Wang, Changchun Li and Jiai Hua

Molecules, 2024, 29, 5193
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Keggin-type polyoxometalates/Amberlite nanocomposites as efficient catalysts for the aqueous oxidation of sulfides: Crucial roles of mono-iron and mono-manganese substituents

Issa Sardivand-chegini, Saeed Zakavi and Mohammad Ali Rezvani

Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2024, 169, 113076
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A photochromic double-polyanion-type arsenotungstate

Yajing Ye, Yunfan Zhang, Zixin Li, Yaoyao Lian, Luting Yan and Pengtao Ma

Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2024, 572, 122264
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Synthesis, characterization, and photophysical exploration of Tb(III) complexes with 6-methyl-4-oxo-4H-1-benzopyran-3-carboxaldehyde for optoelectronic applications

Ritu Langyan, Shagun Chaudhary, Sheetal Lohra, Minakshi Phogat and Shammylaj Dhania

J IRAN CHEM SOC, 2025, 22, 2169
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A {Ru(C6H6)}-Containing Isopolymolybdate with Good Photocatalytic Activity for Oxidative Coupling of Amines, and Proton Conduction Properties

Wei Tang, Weixia Shi, Yuting Wang, Yuzhen Jin, Pengtao Ma, Jingping Wang and Jingyang Niu

Inorg. Chem., 2024, 63, 22464
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Reactivity of the Asymmetric Wells-Dawson Ion: Lanthanide-Containing 34-Tungsto-2-Phosphates [Ln(P(H4)W17O61)2]19– (Ln = La3+, Ce3+, Eu3+, Gd3+, Yb3+, Lu3+, Y3+)

Mahmoud Elcheikh Mahmoud, Bassem S. Bassil, Anupam Sarkar, Ji-o Kim, Senthil Kumar Kuppusamy, Concepción Molina-Jirón, Eufemio Moreno-Pineda, Nikoleta Malinova, Appu Sunil, Wolfgang Wernsdorfer, Mario Ruben and Ulrich Kortz

Inorg. Chem., 2026, 65, 1051
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Supramolecular assembled Keggin based porous material: Synthesis, crystal structure, electrochemical and spectroscopic properties

Eyüp Akgün, Muhammet Köse and Mehmet Tümer

Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2024, 167, 112818
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Synthesis, characterization and catalytic application of 2D framework consist of La3+ ions decorated ceric A-sandwiched polyoxometalate and Cu2+ derivative

Samira Geravand, Yunes Naghdi, Francesco Nicolò, Rezghar Ahmadi, Abdollah Salimi and Roushan Khoshnavazi

Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2025, 181, 115085
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Photocatalytic Reduction of Nitrobenzene to Aniline by an Intriguing {Ru(C6H6)}-Based Heteropolytungstate

Wei Tang, Yanan Liu, Yuzhen Jin, Yuting Wang, Weixia Shi, Pengtao Ma, Jingyang Niu and Jingping Wang

Inorg. Chem., 2024, 63, 6260
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Two polyoxotungstates containing lantern-shaped Eu20-oxo nanocages for information encryption and proton conduction

Yun-Fei Cao, Wen-Jun Xia, Yan-Qiong Sun, Xin-Xiong Li and Shou-Tian Zheng

Chinese Chemical Letters, 2025, 111978
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Cylindrical HPIII-SbIII-Templated Five-Layer Polyoxotungstate with Conspicuous Photochromism Triggered by UV or Visible Light

Miao Zhang, Yunfan Zhang, Lihua Liu, Mengmeng Hou, Lin Sun and Pengtao Ma

Inorg. Chem., 2024, 63, 17108
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Effect of Ligands on Quantum Tunneling of Magnetization for Dysprosium C4v Single-Molecule Magnets with Theoretical Insights

Jiyuan Du, Botan Li, Jiale Tian, Lin Sun, Bing Yin and Pengtao Ma

Crystal Growth & Design, 2024, 24, 3309
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Back to Basics: Lanthanide and Heavy Actinide Chelation at High pH by Niobium Polyoxometalates

Makenzie T. Nord, Doctor Stephen, May Nyman and Gauthier J.-P. Deblonde

Inorg. Chem., 2026, 65, 5596
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Specific smart sensing of electron-rich antibiotics or histidine improves the antenna effect, luminescence, and photodynamic sterilization capabilities of lanthanide polyoxometalates

Meng-Juan Tang, Zhong-Hong Zhu, Yun-Lan Li, Wen-Wen Qin, Fu-Pei Liang, Hai-Ling Wang and Hua-Hong Zou

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2025, 680, 235
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A novel square-shaped Zr-substituted polyoxotungstate for the efficient catalytic oxidation of sulfide to sulfone

Dongsheng Yang, Zixin Li, Yaoyao Lian, Ziyao Fu, Tianjiao Li, Pengtao Ma and Guoping Yang

Chinese Chemical Letters, 2025, 36, 109717
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Conjugated microporous polymer containing pyrene and Dibenzo[g,p]chrysene moieties as a luminescent powerhouse for multi-target sensing and environmental safety

Mohamed Gamal Mohamed, Abdul Basit, Manivannan Madhu, K. Aravinthkumar, Awad I. Said, Devaraj Manoj, Wei-Lung Tseng and Shiao-Wei Kuo

Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 2025, 391, 113620
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2,3-pyrazine dicarboxylate-bridged Ln-based arsenotungstates with luminescent properties

Yunfan Zhang, Hanhan Chen, Yizhen Song, Chenyang Song, Yong Wang and Pengtao Ma

Journal of Molecular Structure, 2024, 1310, 138366
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Ln3+-bridged 2D Dawson-type phosphotungstates with efficient hydrolytic cleavage activity of a DNA-model phosphodiester

Bing Yan, Miao Zhang, Lihua Liu, Yizhen Song, Qiuxia Han and Pengtao Ma

Journal of Molecular Structure, 2025, 1335, 141845
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Synthesis, structure, and catalytic activity of a β-alanine ligand-modified heteropolyoxovanadate compound [VIV6O6(OH)9(H3NCH2CH2COO)3(SO4)] HSO4·8H2O

Ke Wang, Chaoxia Sui, Xiang Ma and Pengtao Ma

Journal of Molecular Structure, 2025, 1321, 140128
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Aminobenzoic Acid Covalently Modified Polyoxotungstates Based on {XW6} Clusters with Proton Conductivity Property

Yunfan Zhang, Yizhen Song, Lihua Liu, Chenyang Song, Peipei Tian, Miao Zhang, Bingxue Niu, Zong-Jie Guan, Lin Sun and Pengtao Ma

Inorg. Chem., 2025, 64, 1488
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Hexanuclear nickel-substituted silicotungstate as heterogeneous catalyst for construction of benzimidazoles

Lina Jia, Kexin Tan, Ke Li, Bangming Ming, Xiaoling Lin, Yufeng Liu and Guoping Yang

Molecular Catalysis, 2024, 558, 114032
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Constructing a Polyoxometalate-Based Metal–Organic Framework for Photocatalytic Oxidation of Thioethers to Sulfoxides Utilizing In Situ-Generated Superoxide Radicals

Xueling Liu, Chen Si, Junjie Xu, Hui Sun, Jie Li and Qiuxia Han

Inorg. Chem., 2025, 64, 1263
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Inkless printing and anti-counterfeiting enabled by a photochromic film with a Dawson-type Zr-substituted phosphotungstate

Lihua Liu, Miao Zhang, Luqing Zhang, Yizhen Song, Lin Sun and Pengtao Ma

Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025, 524, 168893
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Constructing an Isopolymolybdate-Based Bifunctional Photocatalyst for Promoting Nitroaromatic Reduction and C–H Oxidation

Kaixin Guo, Jiachen Jiao, Lei Zhang, Hui Sun, Xiaoxiao Miao, Jie Li and Qiuxia Han

Inorg. Chem., 2025, 64, 58
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Hydrophilic vs Hydrophobic: Exploring Facet-Dependent Proton Transport Channels in Single Crystal of Ring-Shaped Trimeric Isopolytungstate

Mengnan Yang, Lijuan Xiong, Shiyan Ji, Yao Zhang, Weixia Shi, Huafeng Li, Pengtao Ma, Jingping Wang and Jingyang Niu

Chem. Mater., 2024
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