Microporous Silica-supported Poi yoxometal ate Catalyst H3PW12O400/SiO2 with High Activity for Aceta

Keggin-type polyoxometalates (POMs) whose representative is H3PW12O40(PW12) exhibits a unique combination of physical and chemical properties. They have been widely used as acid catalysts in homogeneous and heterogeneous reaction systems. However, the catalytic activity of PW12 is so limited due to its very low specific surface area (≤9 m2/g)[1] that polar molecules can only react on its surface.