Effective
removal
of
environmental
pollutants
relies
heavily
on
advanced
reduction
processes
(ARPs),
and
developing
effective
low
cost
catalysts
is
pivotal.
Herein,
we
demonstrate
that
cobalt
phthalocyanine
(CoPc)
adsorbed
nitrogen-doped
mesoporous
carbon
(NMC)
can
serve
as
an
efficient
catalyst
for
ARPs.
The
CoPc-NMC
composite
stands
out
its
remarkable
ability
to
reduce
hexavalent
Cr(VI)
using
formic
acid
the
reducing
agent.
This
exceptional
performance
attributed
distinct
characteristics
composite,
including
atomically
dispersed
CoPc
strong
π-π
interactions
with
rich
pyridinic
N-doped
support.
Our
research
also
reveals
complex
involvement
active
species,
such
electrons
hydrogen
radicals,
which
clarifies
mechanism
behind
this
catalytic
process.
Ultimately,
study
not
only
sheds
light
factors
influence
activity
but
offers
critical
insights
into
more
strategies
in
applications.
ChemSusChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 8, 2024
Abstract
A
concept
of
combining
photocatalytically
generated
hydrogen
with
green
enzymatic
reductions
is
demonstrated.
The
developed
photocatalytic
formic
acid
(FA)
dehydrogenation
setup
based
on
Pt(x)@TiO
2
shows
stable
generation
activity,
which
two
orders
magnitude
higher
than
reported
values
state‐of‐the‐art
systems.
Mechanistic
studies
confirm
that
proceeds
via
a
pathway,
entirely
different
from
purely
thermal
reaction
mechanisms
previously
reported.
viability
the
presented
approach
demonstrated
by
synthesis
value‐added
compounds
3‐phenylpropanal
and
(2
R
,
5
S
)‐dihydrocarvone
at
ambient
pressure
room
temperature,
should
be
applicable
for
many
other
hydrogenation
processes,
e.
g.,
preparation
flavours
fragrance
compounds,
as
well
pharmaceuticals.
Carbon Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Abstract
The
single‐atom
M‐N‐C
(M
typically
being
Co
or
Fe)
is
a
prominent
material
with
exceptional
reactivity
in
areas
of
catalysis
for
sustainable
energy.
However,
the
formation
metal
nanoparticles
materials
coupled
high‐temperature
calcination
conditions,
limiting
density
M‐N
x
active
sites
and
thus
restricting
catalytic
performance
such
catalysts.
Herein,
we
describe
an
effective
decoupling
strategy
to
construct
high‐density
by
generating
polyfurfuryl
alcohol
MOF
precursor,
effectively
preventing
even
up
6.377%
cobalt
loading.
This
catalyst
showed
high
H
2
production
rate
778
mL
g
Cat
−1
h
when
used
dehydrogenation
reaction
formic
acid.
In
addition
site,
curved
carbon
surface
structure
also
thought
be
reason
catalyst.
A
novel
pyridyl-thiadiazole
ligand
has
been
designed,
synthesized,
and
employed
in
the
preparation
of
a
heterogeneous
iridium
catalyst
supported
on
multi-hydroxyl
polyhedral
oligomeric
silsesquioxane.
The
as-prepared
exhibits
excellent
catalytic
activity
one-pot
cascade
selective
synthesis
N-/C-substituted
indole
derivatives
from
amino
alcohols
via
borrowing
hydrogen
strategy.
Meanwhile,
it
was
observed
that
this
approach
good
functional
group
tolerance
broad
substrate
scope.
Notably,
by
employing
system,
an
inhibitor
against
gp41-mediated
HIV-1
fusion
core
structure
could
be
conveniently
synthesized
2-aminophenethyl
alcohol
benzyl
40.6%
total
yield
for
only
four
steps
“borrowing
hydrogen”
Mechanistic
explorations
showed
transformation
undergoes
processes,
involving
N/C-alkylation
through
strategy,
oxidative
cyclization.
Recycling
experiments
disclosed
easily
recovered
reused
at
least
seven
times
with
TON.
Effective
removal
of
environmental
pollutants
relies
heavily
on
advanced
reduction
processes
(ARPs),
and
developing
effective
low
cost
catalysts
is
pivotal.
Herein,
we
demonstrate
that
cobalt
phthalocyanine
(CoPc)
adsorbed
nitrogen-doped
mesoporous
carbon
(NMC)
can
serve
as
an
efficient
catalyst
for
ARPs.
The
CoPc-NMC
composite
stands
out
its
remarkable
ability
to
reduce
hexavalent
Cr(VI)
using
formic
acid
the
reducing
agent.
This
exceptional
performance
attributed
distinct
characteristics
composite,
including
atomically
dispersed
CoPc
strong
π-π
interactions
with
rich
pyridinic
N-doped
support.
Our
research
also
reveals
complex
involvement
active
species,
such
electrons
hydrogen
radicals,
which
clarifies
mechanism
behind
this
catalytic
process.
Ultimately,
study
not
only
sheds
light
factors
influence
activity
but
offers
critical
insights
into
more
strategies
in
applications.