Complex solution chemistry behind the simple “one‐pot” synthesis of vanadium‐substituted polyoxometalates unraveled by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry

Abstract

Time-resolved ESI-MS is effectively and successfully used in the monitoring of the dynamic speciation changes in the reaction mixtures consisting of lacunary POMs with transition salts. This study will provide guidance for the oriented design and controlled synthesis of POMs with novel structures. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.