Expanding the reactivity of inorganic clusters towards proteins: the interplay between the redox and hydrolytic activity of Ce(iv)-substituted polyoxometalates as artificial proteases

The redox chemistry of CeIV-polyoxometalates towards proteins is linked to the redox-active residues on protein surface. It can be tuned by adjusting reaction parameters, directly impacting its efficiency and selectivity as an artificial protease.

Single-cluster electronics

This article reviews the scope of inorganic cluster compounds measured in single-molecule junctions. The article explores how the structure and bonding of inorganic clusters give rise to specific quantum transport phenomena in molecular junctions.

Sustained release of Ag+ confined inside polyoxometalates for long-lasting bacterial resistance

The release of Ag+ confined in the cavities of nanoscale inorganic clusters can be selectively triggered by the Na+ present in solutions or biological media for long-lasting bacteriostasis.

Inorganic clusters as metalloligands: ligand effects on the synthesis and properties of ternary nanopropeller clusters

Subtle stereoelectronic changes of the surface capping ligands have long-ranging consequences in the synthesis and chemistry of ternary transition metal selenide clusters.