ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 4450 - 4459
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Enantioselective
electrocatalyzed
C–H
activations
have
emerged
as
a
transformative
platform
for
the
assembly
of
value-added
chiral
organic
molecules.
Despite
recent
progress,
construction
multiple
C(sp3)-stereogenic
centers
via
C(sp3)–C(sp3)
bond
formation
has
thus
far
proven
to
be
elusive.
In
contrast,
we
herein
report
an
annulative
activation
strategy,
generating
Fsp3-rich
molecules
with
high
levels
diastereo-
and
enantioselectivity.
κ2-N,O-oxazoline
preligands
were
effectively
employed
in
enantioselective
cobalt(III)-catalyzed
reactions.
Using
DFT-derived
descriptors
regression
statistical
modeling,
performed
parametrization
study
on
modularity
preligands.
The
resulted
model
describing
ligands'
selectivity
characterized
by
key
steric,
electronic,
interaction
behaviors.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(32), P. 14722 - 14730
Published: Aug. 8, 2022
Synthetic
yield
prediction
using
machine
learning
is
intensively
studied.
Previous
work
has
focused
on
two
categories
of
data
sets:
high-throughput
experimentation
data,
as
an
ideal
case
study,
and
sets
extracted
from
proprietary
databases,
which
are
known
to
have
a
strong
reporting
bias
toward
high
yields.
However,
predicting
yields
published
reaction
remains
elusive.
To
fill
the
gap,
we
built
set
nickel-catalyzed
cross-couplings
organic
publications,
including
scope
optimization
information.
We
demonstrate
importance
source
failed
experiments
emphasize
how
publication
constraints
shape
exploration
chemical
space
by
synthetic
community.
While
models
still
fail
perform
out-of-sample
predictions,
this
shows
that
adding
knowledge
enables
fair
predictions
in
low-data
regime.
Eventually,
hope
unique
public
database
will
foster
further
improvements
methods
for
more
realistic
context.
NPG Asia Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Aug. 12, 2022
Abstract
Nanoparticles
play
irreplaceable
roles
in
optoelectronic
sensing,
medical
therapy,
material
science,
and
chemistry
due
to
their
unique
properties.
There
are
many
synthetic
pathways
used
for
the
preparation
of
nanoparticles,
different
can
produce
nanoparticles
with
Therefore,
it
is
crucial
control
properties
precisely
impart
desired
functions.
In
general,
influenced
by
sizes
morphologies.
Current
technology
on
microfluidic
chips
requires
repeated
experimental
debugging
significant
resources
synthesize
Machine
learning-assisted
synthesis
a
sensible
choice
addressing
this
challenge.
paper,
we
review
recent
studies
syntheses
assisted
machine
learning.
Moreover,
describe
working
steps
learning,
main
algorithms,
ways
obtain
datasets.
Finally,
discuss
current
problems
research
provide
an
outlook.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(3), P. 402 - 412
Published: Jan. 30, 2023
ConspectusIn
the
domain
of
reaction
development,
one
aims
to
obtain
higher
efficacies
as
measured
in
terms
yield
and/or
selectivities.
During
empirical
cycles,
an
admixture
outcomes
from
low
high
yields/selectivities
is
expected.
While
it
not
easy
identify
all
factors
that
might
impact
efficiency,
complex
and
nonlinear
dependence
on
nature
reactants,
catalysts,
solvents,
etc.
quite
likely.
Developmental
stages
newer
reactions
would
typically
offer
a
few
hundreds
samples
with
variations
participating
molecules
conditions.
These
"observations"
their
"output"
can
be
harnessed
valuable
labeled
data
for
developing
molecular
machine
learning
(ML)
models.
Once
robust
ML
model
built
specific
under
predict
outcome
any
new
choice
substrates/catalyst
seconds/minutes
thus
expedite
identification
promising
candidates
experimental
validation.
Recent
years
have
witnessed
impressive
applications
world,
most
them
aimed
at
predicting
important
chemical
or
biological
properties.
We
believe
integration
effective
workflows
made
richly
beneficial
discovery.As
technology,
direct
adaptation
used
well-developed
domains,
such
natural
language
processing
(NLP)
image
recognition,
unlikely
succeed
discovery.
Some
challenges
stem
ineffective
featurization
space,
unavailability
quality
its
distribution,
making
right
technically
deployment.
It
shall
noted
there
no
universal
suitable
inherently
high-dimensional
problem
reactions.
Given
these
backgrounds,
rendering
tools
conducive
exciting
well
challenging
endeavor
same
time.
With
increased
availability
efficient
algorithms,
we
focused
tapping
potential
small-data
discovery
(a
thousands
samples).In
this
Account,
describe
both
feature
engineering
approaches
applied
diverse
contemporary
interest.
Among
these,
catalytic
asymmetric
hydrogenation
imines/alkenes,
β-C(sp3)–H
bond
functionalization,
relay
Heck
employed
approach
using
quantum-chemically
derived
physical
organic
descriptors
features─all
designed
enantioselectivity.
The
selection
features
customize
interest
described,
along
emphasizing
insights
could
gathered
through
use
features.
Feature
methods
Buchwald–Hartwig
cross-coupling,
deoxyfluorination
alcohols,
enantioselectivity
N,S-acetal
formation
are
found
excellent
predictions.
propose
transfer
protocol,
wherein
trained
large
number
(105–106)
fine-tuned
library
target
task
reactions,
alternative
(102–103
reactions).
exploitation
deep
neural
network
latent
space
method
generative
tasks
useful
substrates
demonstrated
strategy.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 20, 2023
Stereoselective
ring-opening
polymerization
catalysts
are
used
to
produce
degradable
stereoregular
poly(lactic
acids)
with
thermal
and
mechanical
properties
that
superior
those
of
atactic
polymers.
However,
the
process
discovering
highly
stereoselective
is
still
largely
empirical.
We
aim
develop
an
integrated
computational
experimental
framework
for
efficient,
predictive
catalyst
selection
optimization.
As
a
proof
principle,
we
have
developed
Bayesian
optimization
workflow
on
subset
literature
results
lactide
polymerization,
using
algorithm,
identify
multiple
new
Al
complexes
catalyze
either
isoselective
or
heteroselective
polymerization.
In
addition,
feature
attribution
analysis
uncovers
mechanistically
meaningful
ligand
descriptors,
such
as
percent
buried
volume
(%Vbur)
highest
occupied
molecular
orbital
energy
(EHOMO),
can
access
quantitative
models
development.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(23), P. 12870 - 12883
Published: June 2, 2023
The
development
of
chiral
catalysts
that
can
provide
high
enantioselectivities
across
a
wide
assortment
substrates
or
reaction
range
is
priority
for
many
catalyst
design
efforts.
While
several
approaches
are
available
to
aid
in
the
identification
general
systems,
there
currently
no
simple
procedure
directly
measuring
how
given
could
be.
Herein,
we
present
catalyst-agnostic
workflow
centered
on
unsupervised
machine
learning
enables
rapid
assessment
and
quantification
generality.
uses
curated
literature
data
sets
descriptors
visualize
cluster
chemical
space
coverage.
This
network
then
be
applied
derive
generality
metric
through
designer
equations
interfaced
with
other
regression
techniques
prediction.
As
validating
case
studies,
have
successfully
this
method
identify-through-quantification
most
chemotype
an
organocatalytic
asymmetric
Mannich
predicted
phosphoric
acid
addition
nucleophiles
imines.
mechanistic
basis
gleaned
from
calculated
values
by
deconstructing
contributions
enantiomeric
excess
overall
result.
Finally,
our
permitted
mechanistically
informative
screening
allow
experimentalists
rationally
select
highest
probability
achieving
good
result
first
round
development.
Overall,
findings
represent
framework
interrogating
generality,
strategy
should
relevant
catalytic
systems
widely
synthesis.
Processes,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 330 - 330
Published: Jan. 19, 2023
With
the
development
of
Industry
4.0,
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
is
gaining
increasing
attention
for
its
performance
in
solving
particularly
complex
problems
industrial
chemistry
and
chemical
engineering.
Therefore,
this
review
provides
an
overview
application
AI
techniques,
particular
machine
learning,
design,
synthesis,
process
optimization
over
past
years.
In
review,
focus
on
structure-function
relationship
analysis,
synthetic
route
planning,
automated
synthesis.
Finally,
we
discuss
challenges
future
making
products.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: July 3, 2023
High-throughput
experimentation
(HTE)
is
an
increasingly
important
tool
in
reaction
discovery.
While
the
hardware
for
running
HTE
chemical
laboratory
has
evolved
significantly
recent
years,
there
remains
a
need
software
solutions
to
navigate
data-rich
experiments.
Here
we
have
developed
phactor™,
that
facilitates
performance
and
analysis
of
laboratory.
phactor™
allows
experimentalists
rapidly
design
arrays
reactions
or
direct-to-biology
experiments
24,
96,
384,
1,536
wellplates.
Users
can
access
online
reagent
data,
such
as
inventory,
virtually
populate
wells
with
produce
instructions
perform
array
manually,
assistance
liquid
handling
robot.
After
completion
array,
analytical
results
be
uploaded
facile
evaluation,
guide
next
series
All
metadata,
are
stored
machine-readable
formats
readily
translatable
various
software.
We
also
demonstrate
use
discovery
several
chemistries,
including
identification
low
micromolar
inhibitor
SARS-CoV-2
main
protease.
Furthermore,
been
made
available
free
academic
24-
96-well
via
interface.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 15, 2023
Accurate
prediction
of
reactivity
and
selectivity
provides
the
desired
guideline
for
synthetic
development.
Due
to
high-dimensional
relationship
between
molecular
structure
function,
it
is
challenging
achieve
predictive
modelling
transformation
with
required
extrapolative
ability
chemical
interpretability.
To
meet
gap
rich
domain
knowledge
chemistry
advanced
graph
model,
herein
we
report
a
knowledge-based
model
that
embeds
digitalized
steric
electronic
information.
In
addition,
interaction
module
developed
enable
learning
synergistic
influence
reaction
components.
this
study,
demonstrate
achieves
excellent
predictions
yield
stereoselectivity,
whose
corroborated
by
additional
scaffold-based
data
splittings
experimental
verifications
new
catalysts.
Because
embedding
local
environment,
allows
atomic
level
interpretation
on
overall
performance,
which
serves
as
useful
guide
engineering
towards
target
function.
This
offers
an
interpretable
approach
performance
prediction,
pointing
out
importance
knowledge-constrained
purpose.
ChemPlusChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
89(7)
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
In
the
past
decade,
computational
tools
have
become
integral
to
catalyst
design.
They
continue
offer
significant
support
experimental
organic
synthesis
and
catalysis
researchers
aiming
for
optimal
reaction
outcomes.
More
recently,
data-driven
approaches
utilizing
machine
learning
garnered
considerable
attention
their
expansive
capabilities.
This
Perspective
provides
an
overview
of
diverse
initiatives
in
realm
design
introduces
our
automated
tailored
high-throughput
silico
exploration
chemical
space.
While
valuable
insights
are
gained
through
methods
analysis
space,
degree
automation
modularity
key.
We
argue
that
integration
data-driven,
modular
workflows
is
key
enhancing
homogeneous
on
unprecedented
scale,
contributing
advancement
research.