Front Cover: Strategies for the Photoreduction of Tc‐99 Pertechnetate to Low‐Valent Tc by Keggin Polyoxometalates (Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. 22/2020)

Abstract

The Front Cover shows the New York City skyline as a backdrop to the general reaction depicting the photoreduction of pertechnetate (TcO4–) to low valent Tc. Technetium‐99 is a hazardous radiological contaminant, and its predominant form, pertechnetate (TcO4–), is highly mobile in the environment. We investigate the potential of plenary Keggin polyoxo­metalates to both reduce TcO4– and stabilize the reduced Tc species. The skyline of New York City accentuates the excellent science conducted in New York City and CUNY's proud service to the diverse population of NYC. More information can be found in the Full Paper by L. C. Francesconi et al.