{Mo72Cr30} nanocluster as a novel self-separating catalyst for hydrogen peroxide olefin epoxidation

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/j.catcom.2017.03.006

Phase-transfer catalytic epoxidation activity of nanosized {Mo₇₂Cr₃₀} Keplerate polyoxometalate in ethanol in the presence of hydrogen peroxide is exploited. The nanocluster acts as a homogeneous catalyst upon treatment with hydrogen peroxide, while it can be easily filtered and reused as a heterogeneous catalyst. The high catalytic activity and durability of catalyst was demonstrated.