Cage-like metallasilsesquioxanes in catalysis: A review

The review describes catalytic properties of a unique class of metal complexes—polycyclic cage-like metallasilsesquioxanes. Article is composed in retrospective manner and reflects the progress of the investigations in the field: from classic applications to recently discovered perspectives of cage-like metallasilsesquioxanes in catalysis of oxidation of С–H compounds. © 2016 Elsevier B.V.