Frontiers in Polyoxometalate‐Based Hybrids for Photothermal Catalysis

Abstract Polyoxometalates (POMs), as discrete anionic metal‐oxygen clusters, demonstrate immense advantages for applications in photocatalysis owing to their outstanding redox properties and photo‐activity, as well as excellent stability. In recent years, POM‐based hybrids have emerged rapidly in photothermal catalysis that integrates the advantages of photocatalysis and thermal catalysis, which is a promising field with significant potential for sustainable chemical production processes. Up to now, there have been no reviews paying attention to POM‐based hybrids for photothermal catalysis. In view of this, the recent progress of POM‐based hybrids for photothermal catalysis is outlined, including their design strategies, photothermal catalytic mechanisms, and related applications. The challenges and opportunities of POM‐based hybrids are also navigated for photothermal catalysis. Overall, this review aims to deliver new guidance for the future advancement of POM‐based hybrids in photothermal catalysis.