Tetra­kis{4-[(2H-tetra­zol-5-yl)meth­yl]morpholin-4-ium} dodeca­tungstosilicate hexa­hydrate
2011

New Hybrid Material with Polyoxometalate Structure

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Yousefi Mohammad, Eshtiagh-Hosseini Hossein, Mirzaei Masoud, Gholizadeh Ahmad, Nikpour Mohsen

Primary Institution: Islamic Azad University, Shahr-e Rey Branch, Tehran, Iran

Hypothesis

The study aims to synthesize and determine the crystal structure of a new inorganic-organic hybrid material based on a polyoxometalate.

Conclusion

The synthesized compound exhibits a complex crystal structure with extensive hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound consists of a polyoxidoanion and organic cations.
  • Extensive hydrogen bonding was observed in the crystal structure.
  • The structure features a classical α-Keggin arrangement.

Takeaway

Scientists created a new material that combines metal and organic components, which can be useful for various applications. They found that it has a unique structure with lots of connections between its parts.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by mixing solutions of organic and inorganic precursors, followed by crystallization.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811001772

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