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Chemistry, Organic
Huai-Yu Wang, Xiang-Long Chen, Chun-Yan Wu, Dong-Sheng Yang, Ting Chen, An-Xin Wu
Summary: Here, we present a straightforward method for the transition-metal-free reductive N-formylation of nitroarenes. This reaction utilizes the dual role of rongalite as a reductant and a C1 building block simultaneously. Our method provides an alternative approach for the synthesis of N-aryl formamides from nitroarenes, including the formation of a C-N bond. The utility of this protocol is demonstrated through scale-up synthesis and late-stage functionalizations of complex molecules.
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Akash Mondal, Abhijith Karattil Suresh, Ganesan Sivakumar, Ekambaram Balaraman
Summary: This research reveals a sustainable and affordable method for the direct synthesis of (deuterated) N-methyl/ethyl amines from nitroarenes. The method is catalyzed by a single-site manganese catalyst and involves tandem dehydrogenation, transfer hydrogenation, and borrowing hydrogenation. This catalytic protocol shows high selectivity and provides a convenient approach for the large-scale synthesis of a series of N-CH3/N-CD3 aniline derivatives with excellent functional group tolerance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuqing Chi, Shuyi Zheng, Xiangwen Zhang, Guozhu Li
Summary: Selective hydrogenation of nitroarene to aniline is a key reaction for fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and dye manufacturing. N-doped carbon nanotubes catalysts were prepared and optimized for improved catalytic performance. The catalyst showed high activity, selectivity, and stability for various substrates.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hongqiang Jin, Peipei Li, Peixin Cui, Jinan Shi, Wu Zhou, Xiaohu Yu, Weiguo Song, Changyan Cao
Summary: Modulating the atomic coordination structure has been proven to be a promising strategy for improving catalytic performance. In this study, the authors introduce an atomic Co1/NPC catalyst with unsymmetrical single Co1N3P1 sites, which exhibits high activity and chemoselectivity in the hydrogenation of functionalized nitroarenes.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Krishnamoorthy Shanmugaraj, Tatiana M. M. Bustamante, J. N. Diaz De Leon, Radhamanohar Aepuru, Ramalinga Viswanathan Mangalaraja, Cecilia C. Torres, Cristian C. H. Campos, Cristian H. Campos
Summary: Platinum and palladium nanoparticles supported on titanate nanotubes were prepared as catalysts for liquid-phase hydrogenation of nitroarenes. The Pt nanoparticles showed excellent catalytic activity and stability due to their small size.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qun-Liang Zhang, Wenxin Liu, Yirong Zhou, Fang-Lin Zhang
Summary: An unprecedented reductive amidation reaction of chloroalkanes with nitroarenes was achieved by combining iron catalysis with visible-light photoredox catalysis. This environmentally benign protocol enabled the direct synthesis of diverse N-aryl amides using commercially inexpensive nitroarenes and chloroalkanes under mild conditions. This method offers advantages such as avoiding the use of external reductants and photocatalysts, simple manipulations, low cost, high step economy, and good functional group tolerance. Additionally, a preliminary investigation into the reaction mechanism revealed the isolation of a nitrone as a possible active intermediate, suggesting a successive two-step rearrangement in the catalytic cycle.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Muhong Li, Shanyong Chen, Qike Jiang, Qingliang Chen, Xuan Wang, Yong Yan, Jian Liu, Changchang Lv, Weiping Ding, Xuefeng Guo
Summary: This study reveals several unusual generalities in the hydrogenation of nitroarenes, based on experiments with four typical Co-N-C materials derived from different methodologies, showing that the single-atom species Co-N-x are the main active sites of the Co-N-C catalysts in this process.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Guofeng Liu, Chunjun Chen, Jiajia Chen
Summary: Functionalized aniline, an important intermediate in industrial production, is in high demand. Catalytic hydrogenation is the dominant method for production, but electrocatalytic hydrogenation driven by renewable energy is more promising. This review summarizes the development of catalysts, in situ characterizations, theoretical calculations, and proposes future directions.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guoping Lu, Kangkang Sun, Yamei Lin, Qixuan Du, Jiawei Zhang, Kui Wang, Pengcheng Wang
Summary: A facile and sustainable approach for the synthesis of Fe-SA@NC-20A catalyst has been established, which exhibits better performance in the chemoselective hydrogenation of nitroarenes with broad substrate scope. The catalyst shows excellent stability, with no significant activity degradation observed even after recycling for 10 times or storing in air for 2 months.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Guofeng Liu, Chunjun Chen, Jiajia Chen
Summary: This review discusses the importance of functionalized aniline as an important intermediate in industrial production, as well as the methods for hydrogenation to produce aniline. Catalytic hydrogenation is currently the dominant method in industrial production, while electrocatalytic hydrogenation driven by renewable energy shows promise for sustainable development. The review summarizes the development of catalysts to improve selectivity and reduce costs, provides in situ characterizations, theoretical calculations, and soluble redox mediators for mechanistic studies, and discusses the remaining challenges and potential directions in this research field.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Naina Sarki, Vishakha Goyal, Nitin Kumar Tyagi, Puttaswamy, Anand Narani, Anjan Ray, Kishore Natte
Summary: The study introduces a method for selective N-methylation of amines using methanol as both C-1 synthon and H-2 source with RuCl3.xH(2)O as a catalyst. This clean and cost-effective approach allows for the synthesis of various N-methylated products, including some marketed pharmaceutical agents, highlighting its synthetic value.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dan Zhou, Leilei Zhang, Xiaoyan Liu, Haifeng Qi, Qinggang Liu, Ji Yang, Yang Su, Jingyuan Ma, Jianzhong Yin, Aiqin Wang
Summary: Fine-tuning the coordination environment of single-atom catalysts (SACs) using glutamic acid as the N/C source and pyrolysis atmosphere as a regulator has been shown to effectively optimize catalytic performances. This approach delicately tunes the M-N coordination number and electronic structure, leading to enhanced catalytic activity. Particularly, the Co-N-C SAC synthesized through this method exhibited significantly higher turnover frequency and selectivity in hydrogenation reactions compared to state-of-the-art noble-metal-free M-N-C catalysts.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ruirui Yun, Wei Zhang, Zan Zhang, Xiaoxuan Zhang, Zhaoxu Wang, Shizhong Luo
Summary: In this study, a series of core-shell catalysts Cu@NC/PC were designed and synthesized for the first time using a functional polymer assistant strategy. Cu@NC/PC-900-2 exhibited excellent catalytic performance in the hydrogenation of nitroarenes, attributed to its large BET surface area and uniformly dispersed metal sites. The honeycomb-like structure facilitated mass transfer and active site exposure. Both experimental and theoretical results indicated that the N-doping sites promoted the adsorption of nitro groups, resulting in high activity and selectivity under low H-2 pressure and temperature. Importantly, the catalyst also achieved high conversion in gram-scale catalytic processes, highlighting its practical application potential.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dan Xu, Ruirui Liu, Jianfeng Li, Huacheng Zhao, Jiantai Ma, Zhengping Dong
Summary: Atomically dispersed Co catalysts with Co-N-4 active sites were successfully prepared in this study, facilitating transfer hydrogenation between nitroarenes and saturated N-heterocycles in aqueous solution. These catalysts exhibit higher TOF values compared to nanoparticle catalysts, demonstrating excellent catalytic performance.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chandan Chaudhari, Katsutoshi Sato, Yasuyuki Ikeda, Kenji Terada, Naoya Abe, Katsutoshi Nagaoka
Summary: The direct synthesis of cyclohexylamine from nitrobenzene via hydrogenation using various monometallic and bimetallic catalysts was studied. The Pd0.5Ru0.5-PVP catalyst was found to be the most effective and could also be used for the synthesis of other organic compounds.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pengbo Jiang, Xinlin Li, Wenbin Gao, Xiang Wang, Yu Tang, Kai Lan, Bin Wang, Rong Li
CATALYSIS COMMUNICATIONS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Tang, Kai Lan, Feng Li, Pengbo Jiang, Xiang Wang, Yuanyuan Yang, Wenbin Gao, Bin Wang, Rong Li
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kai Lan, Li Gong, Ming Yang, Xiaokang Huang, Pengbo Jiang, Kaizhi Wang, Lei Ma, Rong Li
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ming Yang, Fan Feng, Kaizhi Wang, Shuwen Li, Xiaokang Huang, Li Gong, Lei Ma, Rong Li
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Gong, Kai Lan, Xiang Wang, Xiaokang Huang, Pengbo Jiang, Kaizhi Wang, Ming Yang, Lei Ma, Rong Li
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lei Ma, Pengbo Jiang, Kaizhi Wang, Xiaokang Huang, Ming Yang, Li Gong, Rong Li
Summary: Supported catalysts have been widely studied due to their excellent catalytic performance in heterogeneous catalysis. This work introduces a general synthesis strategy for the self-coupling reaction of acetylene derivatives using a copper catalyst impregnated on a precursor formed by acetone and urea. The optimized Cu/CuO@CN(8) catalyst shows extraordinary reactivity and can be reused multiple times without significant loss of activity.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xiao Mu, Li Gong, Guangxue Yang, Yucong Xiong, Jiang Wan, Jiukang Zhu, Rong Li
Summary: The effective and sustainable catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction developed using algae-based TMP nanoparticles supported on a porous carbon matrix shows promising HER performance due to the uniform dispersity, high content of carbon, phosphorus, and nitrogen in the algae, as well as the high surface area and porosity of the algae. If adverse element-rich biomass can be converted into a useful catalyst material, then efficient and eco-friendly water splitting is possible.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yucong Xiong, Kaizhi Wang, Lei Ma, Jiukang Zhu, Yujia Miao, Li Gong, Xiao Mu, Jiang Wan, Rong Li
Summary: In this study, an efficient, environmentally friendly, and stable bimetallic catalyst was developed for the synthesis of benzimidazoles. The catalyst exhibited high yield and stability under base-free conditions, and shows potential for industrial production.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jiukang Zhu, Yucong Xiong, Xiao Mu, Jiang Wan, Tianyu Li, Yu Jin, Rong Li
Summary: The traditional synthesis methods of imines are limited by expensive catalysts, harsh reaction conditions, and low atomic efficiency. The one-pot synthesis of imines using nitro-benzene and benzaldehyde is a promising reaction path. Transition metal catalytic transfer hydrogenation offers advantages in terms of safety and has attracted attention as an alternative to conventional hydrogenation processes.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiang Wan, Xiao Mu, Yu Jin, Jiukang Zhu, Yucong Xiong, Tianyu Li, Rong Li
Summary: A nitrogen-doped nickel-molybdenum oxide loaded on nickel foam was synthesized through a simple hydrothermal method for the selective electrooxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzoic acid in alkaline electrolytes. This electrode exhibited intriguing electrocatalytic activity and stability.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Kaizhi Wang, Shiling Zhao, Lei Ma, Ming Yang, Jiaheng Qin, Xiaokang Huang, Li Gong, Yucong Xiong, Rong Li
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pengbo Jiang, Lei Ma, Kaizhi Wang, Kai Lan, Zhenzhen Zhan, Anam Iqbal, Fang Niu, Rong Li
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xiaokang Huang, Xiang Wang, Pengbo Jiang, Kai Lan, Jiaheng Qin, Li Gong, Kaizhi Wang, Ming Yang, Lei Ma, Rong Li
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kaizhi Wang, Pengbo Jiang, Ming Yang, Ping Ma, Jiaheng Qin, Xiaokang Huang, Lei Ma, Rong Li
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haojie Li, Bingke Yang, Zhen Yao, Xuetao Wang, Kaiming Shen, Mengjie Liu
Summary: This study systematically investigates the influence of metal and nonmetal element doping on the photochemical properties of g-C3N4 for efficient catalytic AB hydrogen production. It provides a design method for high performance bifunctional catalysts of photocatalysis and metal catalysis. The results show that both non-metals (B, P) and metals (Ru, Ni) have efficient regulatory effects on the band structure of g-C3N4, resulting in a reduced band gap and improved hydrogen production. The study offers a theoretical method for the coupling of metal catalysis/photocatalysis ammonia borane to produce hydrogen.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shrouq Mujahed, Davide Gandolfo, Luigi Vaccaro, Evgueni Kirillov, Dmitri Gelman
Summary: In this study, a high-valent Ru(IV) bifunctional catalyst was successfully applied for the hydrosilylation of various functional groups. The high-valent hydride complexes showed high chemoselectivity and affinity towards reducing polar bonds. The scope, limitations, and plausible mechanism of the reaction were described.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yongzhen Peng, Kongchen Xia, Qi Wu
Summary: In this study, we report an engineered cyclohexanone monooxygenase that can be used for the asymmetric synthesis of chiral alpha-deuterated carbonyl compounds via enantioselective reductive dehalogenation. The engineered enzyme exhibits good chemoselectivity, stereoselectivity, and d-incorporation, making it a promising method for the synthesis of deuterated drugs.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qi Yang, Ruixuan Xu, Hongqi Nie, Qilong Yan, Jun Liu, Jiuyu Chen, Yunlan Sun
Summary: The adsorption and decomposition processes of ammonium perchlorate (AP) on pure-Al and Al2O3/Al surfaces were investigated using density functional theory. The results showed that the pure-Al surface is more conducive to the decomposition of AP and the activation of NH3, while the Al2O3/Al surface promotes the disengagement of H and NH3 decomposition.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yudong Hu, Guochao Xu, Ye Ni
Summary: This study identified a novel phenylalanine dehydrogenase (QtPDH) with high catalytic efficiency and thermal stability, making it a promising biocatalyst for industrial production of bulky aromatic primary amines. QtPDH exhibited a broader substrate specificity and significantly longer half-life compared to BbPDH.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Weiling Zhao, Zhiling Huang, Hui Shen, Xianglong Li, Shaofen Zhao, Bo Xie, Shengjie Xia
Summary: This study investigated the effects of metal doping and crystal plane selection on the CO2 adsorption properties of MgO using density functional theory (DFT) methods. The results showed that the appropriate crystal plane and metal doping can improve the adsorption properties of MgO on CO2. The influence of different crystal planes and metal dopants on CO2 adsorption properties varied significantly. The research provides some references for experimental studies on CO2 adsorption by MgO by combining the dual modification of crystal plane and doped metal.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jie Zhang, Jinwei Chen, Zongbo Shi, Junyu Zhao, Runsheng Zhuo, Ruilin Wang
Summary: In this study, a double-layered silicalite-1 support with high specific surface area was synthesized, and a magnesium modification strategy was adopted to improve the catalytic activity and stability of the zinc-based catalyst. The modified catalyst showed enhanced propylene selectivity and anti-coking property.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pei-Sen Gao, Chang-Wang Pan, Cheng Liu, Wen -Tong Chen
Summary: Asymmetric electrocatalysis offers a unique approach to obtain enantioenriched molecules that are difficult to obtain through conventional methods. This study developed a novel bifunctional electrocatalyst, enabling the oxidative kinetic resolution of chiral 1,4-diols and gamma-lactones. The work demonstrates the potential of bifunctional electrocatalysis for asymmetric synthetic methods and its importance in the development of novel electrocatalytic methods.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qinzhe Lin, Xuanjin Lv, Xianming Zeng, Mengning Zhong, Qiyun Wu, Huilin Ren, Shenpeng Xu, Wentian Chen, Wenting Du, Jun Li
Summary: The catalytic efficiency of engineered IRED M5 was found to be relatively low when tasked with a bulky amine substrate. Rational design led to the mutants M203V and F260A, with F260A exhibiting a substantial improvement in conversion and stereoselectivity. The study revealed the potential molecular mechanisms underlying the effect of F260A and M203V on catalytic performance.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhishuai Wang, Fengyun Su, Hailong Cao, Mengzhen Tian, Xiang Li, Haiquan Xie, Xiaoli Jin, Zhengdao Li, Xin Ying Kong
Summary: In this study, the efficiency of photocatalytic CO2 reduction was significantly enhanced by incorporating nickel oxide onto niobium pentoxide. The resulting catalyst showed remarkable methane and carbon monoxide production improvements.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
A. Yu. Sidorenko, Yu. M. Kurban, T. V. Khalimonyuk, I. V. Il'ina, N. S. Li-Zhulanov, O. S. Patrusheva, V. V. Goltsova, M. P. Bei, Zh. V. Ihnatovich, J. Warna, K. P. Volcho, N. F. Salakhutdinov, D. Yu. Murzin, V. E. Agabekov
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive investigation into the catalytic condensation of renewable 3-carene with formaldehyde for the one-step preparation of terpenoid trans-4-hydroxymethyl-2-carene. Various acids and alumino-silicates were found to catalyze the reaction, but the selectivity to the desired product was limited. Phosphoric acid showed the highest selectivity, and an excess of formaldehyde or catalyst loading significantly increased the yield of the target product. Water presence also led to increased selectivity. Additionally, a detailed mechanism for the 3-carene condensation with formaldehyde was proposed and confirmed through kinetic modeling.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meng-Yu Rong, Jing Nie, Shen Li, Jun-An Ma
Summary: We synthesized a new class of chiral quaternary ammonium salts and used them as catalysts in phase-transfer catalytic asymmetric alkylation. By employing these catalysts, we obtained a series of chiral fluorinated aromatic alpha-amino acid derivatives with high yields and enantioselectivities.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaozhou Wei, Guangtao Wei, Huixian Che, Deyuan Xiong, Linye Zhang, Ruihua Xue, Yalin Tang, Xuanli Lu
Summary: This study demonstrates that small-sized graphite crystallite and highly defective carbon-based catalysts can increase the -SO3H density of the catalysts and modulate their surface electronic properties, leading to improved efficiency in the alpha-pinene hydration reaction. The reduction of graphite crystallite size is considered a critical step in enhancing the selectivity of alpha-terpineol.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kempanna S. Kanakikodi, Nagendra Kulal, K. S. Subramanya, M. S. Puneethkumar, Bhavana B. Kulkarni, Ganapati Shanbhag, Sanjeev P. Maradur
Summary: An effective and highly selective protocol for synthesizing asymmetric organic carbonates using dimethyl carbonate (DMC) as a reactant and solvent has been developed. The performance of CeO2 nanostructures with different morphologies in the carbonate interchange reaction (CIR) of alcohols was investigated, and the CeO2 nano-catalyst with rod morphology exhibited the highest oxygen vacancy and remarkable enhancement in conversion. The CeO2 characterization data revealed that the exposed active sites, defect density, coordination state of surface atoms, and reducibility of the catalytic materials are the contributing factors to its high catalytic activity. CeO2 can be easily recovered and reused for multiple cycles.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanzhao Gao, Xianglei Meng, Shiqi Huang, Hui Wu, Liantao Jiang, Yu Zhou, Yuting Song, Yanyan Diao
Summary: Gamma alumina modified with alkaline earth metal shows improved catalytic performance for hydrogenation reactions. Pd catalysts supported by Al2O3 and Mg-modified Al2O3 were synthesized and their structure, composition, and surface acidity were investigated. The results showed that Pd/MgO-Al2O3-2 catalyst exhibited the best catalytic performance due to its metallic state palladium and weak acid sites.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2024)