Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
25(44), P. 10490 - 10498
Published: June 4, 2019
A
one-pot
synthesis
of
bimetallic
metal-organic
frameworks
(Co/Fe-MOFs)
was
achieved
by
treating
stoichiometric
amounts
Fe
and
Co
salts
with
2-aminoterephthalic
acid
(NH2
-BDC).
Monometallic
(catalyst
A)
F)
were
also
prepared
along
mixed-metal
Fe/Co
catalysts
(B-E)
changing
the
ratio.
For
SEM
energy-dispersive
X-ray
(EDX)
analysis
confirmed
incorporation
both
in
catalysts.
However,
a
spindle-shaped
morphology,
typically
known
for
Fe-MIL-88B
structure
PXRD
analysis,
only
observed
A-D.
To
test
catalytic
potential
MOFs,
reduction
nitroarenes
selected
as
benchmark
reaction.
Incorporation
enhanced
activity
compared
parent
NH2
-BDC-Fe
catalyst.
These
MOFs
tested
electrocatalysts
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
best
exhibited
Fe/Co-MOF
(Fe/Co
batch
ratio=1).
The
catalyst
provided
current
density
10
mA
cm-2
at
410
mV
overpotential,
which
is
comparable
to
OER
(i.e.,
RuO2
).
Moreover,
it
showed
long-term
stability
1
m
KOH.
In
third
test,
dehydrogenation
sodium
borohydride
high
(turnover
frequency=87
min-1
)
hydrogen
generation
rate
(67
L
g-1
catalyst).
This
first
example
multifunctional
particularly
reactions.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
120(2), P. 1438 - 1511
Published: June 27, 2019
Metal–organic
framework
(MOF)
nanoparticles,
also
called
porous
coordination
polymers,
are
a
major
part
of
nanomaterials
science,
and
their
role
in
catalysis
is
becoming
central.
The
extraordinary
variability
richness
structures
afford
engineering
synergies
between
the
metal
nodes,
functional
linkers,
encapsulated
substrates,
or
nanoparticles
for
multiple
selective
heterogeneous
interactions
activations
these
MOF-based
nanocatalysts.
Pyrolysis
MOF-nanoparticle
composites
forms
highly
N-
P-doped
graphitized
MOF-derived
that
increasingly
used
as
efficient
catalysts
especially
electro-
photocatalysis.
This
review
first
briefly
summarizes
this
background
MOF
nanoparticle
then
comprehensively
reviews
fast-growing
literature
reported
during
last
years.
parts
organic
molecular
reactions,
electrocatalysis,
photocatalysis,
views
prospects.
Major
challenges
our
society
addressed
using
well-defined
fields
synthesis,
energy,
environment.
In
spite
many
achievements,
enormous
progress
still
necessary
to
improve
understanding
processes
involved
beyond
proof-of-concept,
particularly
methane
oxidation,
hydrogen
production,
water
splitting,
CO2
reduction
methanol,
nitrogen
fixation,
depollution.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
120(21), P. 12089 - 12174
Published: May 1, 2020
Metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
are
a
class
of
distinctive
porous
crystalline
materials
constructed
by
metal
ions/clusters
and
organic
linkers.
Owing
to
their
structural
diversity,
functional
adjustability,
high
surface
area,
different
types
MOF-based
single
sites
well
exploited,
including
coordinately
unsaturated
from
nodes
metallolinkers,
as
active
species
immobilized
MOFs.
Furthermore,
controllable
thermal
transformation
MOFs
can
upgrade
them
nanomaterials
functionalized
with
single-atom
catalysts
(SACs).
These
unique
features
derivatives
enable
serve
highly
versatile
platform
for
catalysis,
which
has
actually
been
becoming
rapidly
developing
interdisciplinary
research
area.
In
this
review,
we
overview
the
recent
developments
catalysis
at
in
emphasis
on
structures
applications
thermocatalysis,
electrocatalysis,
photocatalysis.
We
also
compare
results
summarize
major
insights
gained
works
providing
challenges
prospects
emerging
field.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: June 7, 2021
Abstract
Au
nanoparticles
(NPs)
have
been
found
to
be
excellent
glucose
oxidase
mimics,
while
the
catalytic
processes
rarely
studied.
Here,
we
reveal
that
process
of
oxidation
catalyzed
by
NPs
is
as
same
natural
oxidase,
namely,
a
two-step
reaction
including
dehydrogenation
and
subsequent
reduction
O
2
H
two
electrons.
Pt,
Pd,
Ru,
Rh,
Ir
can
also
catalyze
glucose,
except
preferably
reduced
O.
By
electron
transfer
feature
noble
metal
NPs,
overcame
limitation
must
produced
in
traditional
assay
realize
rapid
colorimetric
detections
glucose.
Inspired
transport
pathway
enzymes,
mimic
various
enzymatic
reactions
cytochrome
c,
coenzymes
well
nitrobenzene
reductions.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
49(17), P. 6273 - 6328
Published: Jan. 1, 2020
Reductive
aminations
constitute
an
important
class
of
reactions
widely
applied
in
research
laboratories
and
industries
for
the
synthesis
amines
as
well
pharmaceuticals,
agrochemicals
biomolecules.
In
particular,
catalytic
reductive
using
molecular
hydrogen
are
highly
valued
essential
cost-effective
sustainable
production
different
kinds
their
functionalization.
These
couple
easily
accessible
carbonyl
compounds
(aldehydes
or
ketones)
with
ammonia,
nitro
presence
suitable
catalysts
that
enable
preparation
linear
branched
primary,
secondary
tertiary
including
N-methylamines
molecules
used
life
science
applications.
general,
represent
valuable
fine
bulk
chemicals,
which
serve
key
precursors
central
intermediates
advanced
molecules,
dyes
polymers.
Noteworthily,
amine
functionalities
present
a
large
number
biomolecules,
play
vital
roles
function
these
active
compounds.
challenging
processes,
especially
syntheses
primary
amines,
often
non-selective
suffer
from
over-alkylation
reduction
to
corresponding
alcohols.
Hence,
development
perform
efficient
selective
manner
is
crucial
continues
be
attracts
scientific
interest.
this
regard,
both
homogeneous
heterogeneous
have
successfully
been
developed
access
various
amines.
There
need
comprehensive
review
on
discuss
potential
applicability
methodology
commercial,
industrial
medicinal
importance.
Consequently,
we
applications
functionalized
structurally
diverse
benzylic,
heterocyclic
aliphatic
more
complex
drug
targets.
addition,
mechanisms
formation
desired
products
possible
side
emphasized.
This
aims
at
communities
working
fields
organic
synthesis,
catalysis,
biological
chemistry.
Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
23(12), P. 4228 - 4254
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
HMF
electrooxidation
is
emerging
as
a
powerful
and
promising
method
to
produce
wide
range
of
high-value
chemicals
on
account
mild
operation
conditions,
controllable
selectivity,
scalability.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
31(16)
Published: Feb. 17, 2021
Abstract
Electrochemical
water
splitting
is
a
critical
energy
conversion
process
for
producing
clean
and
sustainable
hydrogen;
this
relies
on
low‐cost,
highly
active,
durable
oxygen
evolution
reaction/hydrogen
reaction
electrocatalysts.
Metal
cations
(including
transition
metal
noble
cations),
particularly
high‐valence
that
show
high
catalytic
activity
can
serve
as
the
main
active
sites
in
electrochemical
processes,
have
received
special
attention
developing
advanced
In
review,
heterogenous
electrocatalyst
design
strategies
based
are
presented,
associated
materials
designed
summarized.
discussion,
emphasis
given
to
combined
with
modulation
of
phase/electronic/defect
structure
performance
improvement.
Specifically,
importance
using
situ
operando
techniques
track
real
metal‐based
during
highlighted.
Remaining
challenges
future
research
directions
also
proposed.
It
expected
comprehensive
discussion
electrocatalysts
containing
be
instructive
further
explore
other
energy‐related
reactions.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(15), P. 9618 - 9678
Published: July 17, 2021
Value-added
chemicals,
fuels,
and
pharmaceuticals
synthesized
by
organic
transformation
from
raw
materials
via
catalytic
techniques
have
attracted
enormous
attention
in
the
past
few
decades.
Heterogeneous
catalysts
with
high
stability,
long
cycling
life,
good
environmental-friendliness,
economic
efficiency
are
greatly
desired
to
accomplish
transformations.
With
advantages
of
reversible
Ce3+/Ce4+
redox
pairs,
tailorable
oxygen
vacancies,
surface
acid–base
properties,
ceria-based
been
actively
investigated
fields
synthesis.
In
this
Review,
we
summarize
fundamentals
latest
applications
heterogeneous
for
transformations
thermocatalytic
photocatalytic
routes.
The
fabricating
approaches
various
ceria
their
structure/composition–activity
relationship
discussed
prospected.
advanced
characterization
theoretical
methods
reaction
mechanism
studies
over
CeO2-based
summarized
discussed.
This
comprehensive
Review
provides
a
basic
understanding
structure–performance
relationships
addition,
it
also
some
insights
outlooks
design
research
direction
better
performance.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
50(7), P. 4259 - 4298
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
This
review
summarizes
the
concepts,
mechanisms,
drawbacks
and
challenges
of
state-of-the-art
catalysis
for
CO2
to
MeOH
under
mild
conditions.
Thoughtful
guidelines
principles
future
research
are
presented
discussed.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: June 8, 2022
The
design
and
exploitation
of
high-performance
catalysts
have
gained
considerable
attention
in
selective
hydrogenation
reactions,
but
remain
a
huge
challenge.
Herein,
we
report
RuNi
single
atom
alloy
(SAA)
which
Ru
atoms
are
anchored
onto
Ni
nanoparticle
surface
via
Ru-Ni
coordination
accompanied
with
electron
transfer
from
sub-surface
to
Ru.
optimal
catalyst
0.4%
SAA
exhibits
simultaneously
improved
activity
(TOF
value:
4293
h-1)
chemoselectivity
toward
4-nitrostyrene
4-aminostyrene
(yield:
>99%),
is,
the
best
our
knowledge,
highest
level
compared
reported
heterogeneous
catalysts.
In
situ
experiments
theoretical
calculations
reveal
that
interfacial
sites
as
intrinsic
active
centers
facilitate
preferential
cleavage
N-O
bond
decreased
energy
barrier
by
0.28
eV.
addition,
synergistic
catalysis
promotes
formation
intermediates
(C8H7NO*
C8H7NOH*)
accelerates
rate-determining
step
(hydrogenation
C8H7NOH*).
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
143(12), P. 4483 - 4499
Published: March 16, 2021
Heterogeneous
metal
catalysts
are
distinguished
by
their
structure
inhomogeneity
and
complexity.
The
chameleonic
nature
of
heterogeneous
have
prevented
us
from
deeply
understanding
catalytic
mechanisms
at
the
molecular
level
thus
developing
industrial
with
perfect
selectivity
toward
desired
products.
This
Perspective
aims
to
summarize
recent
research
advances
in
deciphering
complicated
interfacial
effects
hydrogenation
nanocatalysts
design
practical
clear
mechanism
nearly
selectivity.
insights
on
how
three
key
components
(i.e.,
metal,
support,
ligand
modifier)
a
nanocatalyst
induce
effective
interfaces
determining
activity
provided.
influence
not
only
H2
activation
pathway
but
also
interaction
substrates
be
hydrogenated
surface
hydrogen
transfer
process.
As
for
alloy
nanocatalysts,
together
electronic
geometric
ensemble
effects,
spillover
occurring
catalytically
"inert"
utilizing
atom
active
is
highlighted.
metal–support
interface
then
discussed
emphasis
involvement
ligands
located
as
well
cationic
species
support
hydrogenation.
organic
modifiers,
ability
both
3D
steric
manipulate
pathways
demonstrated.
A
brief
summary
finally
provided
perspective
development
enzyme-like
catalysts.