Catalase-like activity of the polyoxovanadate anion [Mn super(IV)V sub(13)O sub(38)] super(7-): a mechanistic study

• Published in: Catalysis science & technology Vol. 2; no. 11; pp. 2224 - 2226
• Main Authors: Chakrabarty, Sanchita, Banerjee, Rupendranath
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2012
• Subjects: Acetates; Anions; Buffers; Catalysis; Disproportionation; Formations; Hydrogen peroxide; Surface chemistry

The anion [Mn super(IV)V sub(13)O sub(38)] super(7-), 1, in aqueous acetate buffer catalyses the disproportionation of hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water (TON > 200) by a Mn super(IV/II) cycle, which operates viaquick formation of diperoxovanadate at the surface of 1.