ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 579 - 589
Published: Dec. 28, 2020
Divalent
iron
sites
in
tri-iron
oxo-centered
metal
nodes
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
catalyze
light
alkane
oxidation.
The
first
two
steps
of
the
reaction
sequence,
which
are
also
most
energetically
demanding
ones,
formation
active
species,
Fe(IV)═O,
by
N2O
decomposition
and
subsequent
C–H
bond
cleavage.
We
have
employed
Kohn–Sham
density
functional
methods
to
explore
how
modification
microenvironment
around
Fe(II)
center
can
modulate
its
catalytic
activity,
akin
what
noted
metalloenzymes.
varied
substituents
on
organic
linker
MIL-101(Fe)
MOF,
as
a
way
energy
barriers
associated
with
methane
methanol
reaction.
calculations
show
that
varying
has
minimal
electronic
effect
coordination
shell.
However,
their
proximity
site
modify
20%.
Hydrogen
donors
lower
both
barriers,
such
resulting
Fe(IV)═O
species
simultaneously
more
stable
reactive
than
those
parent
MOF.
screening
large
set
systems
allowed
us
establish
rules
for
selection
second
shell
elements
improve
reactivity
oxoferryl-based
catalysts:
(i)
functionality
low
pKa
or
positive
electrostatic
potential,
(ii)
distance
1.5
Å
between
oxoferryl
any
atom
ring
substituent,
(iii)
conformational
flexibility
added
substituent.
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.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
51(3), P. 1045 - 1097
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
This
review
illustrates
molecular-scale
confinement,
containment,
isolation,
and
related
concepts
to
present
MOF-centric
catalysts
realize
desired
chemical
transformations.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
120(16), P. 8641 - 8715
Published: July 16, 2020
Owing
to
their
molecular
building
blocks,
yet
highly
crystalline
nature,
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
sit
at
the
interface
between
molecule
and
material.
Their
diverse
structures
compositions
enable
them
be
useful
materials
as
catalysts
in
heterogeneous
reactions,
electrical
conductors
energy
storage
transfer
applications,
chromophores
photoenabled
chemical
transformations,
beyond.
In
all
cases,
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
higher-level
methods
for
electronic
structure
determination
provide
valuable
quantitative
information
about
properties
that
underpin
functions
of
these
frameworks.
However,
there
are
only
two
general
modeling
approaches
conventional
software
packages:
those
treat
extended,
periodic
solids,
discrete
molecules.
Each
approach
has
features
benefits;
both
have
been
widely
employed
understand
emergent
chemistry
arises
from
formation
interface.
This
Review
canvases
date,
with
emphasis
placed
on
application
explore
reactivity
electron
using
periodic,
molecular,
embedded
models.
includes
(i)
computational
considerations
such
how
functional,
k-grid,
other
model
variables
selected
insights
into
MOF
properties,
(ii)
extended
solid
models
MOFs
rather
than
molecules,
(iii)
mechanics
cluster
extraction
subsequent
enabled
by
models,
(iv)
catalytic
studies
solids
clusters
thereof,
(v)
embedded,
mixed-method
approaches,
which
simulate
a
fraction
material
one
level
remainder
another
dissimilar
theoretical
implementation.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
141(23), P. 9292 - 9304
Published: May 22, 2019
Mononuclear
and
dinuclear
copper
species
were
synthesized
at
the
nodes
of
an
NU-1000
metal–organic
framework
(MOF)
via
cation
exchange
subsequent
oxidation
200
°C
in
oxygen.
Copper-exchanged
MOFs
are
active
for
selectively
converting
methane
to
methanol
150–200
°C.
At
150
1
bar
methane,
approximately
a
third
centers
involved
methanol.
Methanol
productivity
increased
by
3–4-fold
selectivity
from
70%
90%
increasing
pressure
40
bar.
Density
functional
theory
showed
that
reaction
pathways
on
various
sites
able
convert
methanol,
oxyl
with
much
lower
free
energies
activation.
Combining
studies
stoichiometric
activity
characterization
situ
X-ray
absorption
spectroscopy
density
theory,
we
conclude
dehydrated
formed
after
activation
responsible
activity.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 2182 - 2234
Published: Feb. 4, 2021
Oxidative
dehydrogenation
of
propane
to
propylene
can
be
achieved
using
conventional,
oxygen-assisted
(O2–ODHP)
or
via
the
use
soft
oxidants,
such
as
CO2,
N2O,
S-containing
compounds,
and
halogens/halides.
The
major
roles
oxidants
include
inhibiting
overoxidation
improving
selectivity,
which
are
considered
current
challenges
in
O2-assisted
dehydrogenation.
For
both
CO2–
N2O–ODHP
reactions,
significant
efforts
have
been
devoted
developing
redox-active
(e.g.,
chromium,
vanadate,
iron,
etc.),
nonredox-type
main
group
metal
oxide
IIIA,
gallium),
other
transition
metal/metal
catalysts
molybdenum,
palladium
platinum,
rhodium,
ruthenium,
well
zeolite-based
with
adjustable
acid–base
properties,
unique
pore
structures,
topologies.
Metal
sulfides
shown
promising
performance
DHP,
whereas
development
suitable
has
lagged
for
SO2-
S-assisted
ODHP.
Recently,
focused
on
homogeneous
heterogeneous
ODHP
halogens
Br2,
I2,
Cl2,
etc.)
hydrogen
halides
HCl
HBr)
facile
processes
C3H6
synthesis.
This
Review
aims
provide
a
critical,
comprehensive
review
recent
advances
oxidative
these
particularly
highlighting
state
understanding
following
factors:
(i)
relationships
between
composition,
structure,
catalytic
performance,
(ii)
effects
support,
acidity,
promoters,
(iii)
reaction
pathway
mechanistic
insights,
(iv)
various
oxidants.
Theoretical
computational
insights
toward
mechanisms
catalyst
design
principles
also
covered.
Future
research
opportunities
discussed
terms
synthesis,
deactivation
regeneration,
mechanisms,
alternative
approaches.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
9(4), P. 3576 - 3587
Published: March 8, 2019
In
this
work,
we
leverage
advances
in
computational
screening
based
on
periodic
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
to
study
a
diverse
set
of
experimentally
derived
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
with
accessible
metal
sites
for
the
oxidative
activation
methane.
We
find
that
thermodynamic
favorability
forming
metal-oxo
active
site
has
strong,
inverse
correlation
reactivity
toward
C–H
bond
wide
range
MOFs.
This
scaling
relationship
is
found
hold
over
MOFs
varying
coordination
environments
and
compositions,
provided
bonds
framework
atoms
are
conserved.
The
need
conserve
an
important
constraint
correlations
but
also
demonstrates
route
intentionally
break
generate
novel
catalytic
reactivity.
Periodic
trends
observed
across
data
screened
MOFs,
later
transition
metals
less
stable
more
reactive
sites.
Collectively,
results
work
provide
robust
rules-of-thumb
choosing
investigate
methane
at
moderate
reaction
conditions.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
Abstract
Direct
methane
to
methanol
conversion
is
a
dream
reaction
in
industrial
chemistry,
which
takes
inspiration
from
the
biological
production
catalysed
by
monooxygenase
enzymes
(MMOs).
Over
years,
extensive
studies
have
been
conducted
on
this
topic
bioengineering
MMOs,
and
tailoring
methods
isolate
MMOs
active
form.
Similarly,
remarkable
achievements
noted
other
activation
strategies
such
as
use
of
heterogeneous
catalysts
or
molecular
catalysts.
In
review,
we
outline
metabolism
performed
methanotrophs
detail
latest
advancements
site
structures
catalytic
mechanisms
both
types
MMOs.
Also,
recent
progress
bioinspired
approaches
using
various
catalysts,
especially
first‐row
transition
metal
zeolites
mechanistic
insights
are
discussed.
addition,
complexes
“Periana
catalyst”
for
through
methyl
ester
formation
presence
strong
acids
also
detailed.
Compared
zeolites‐mediated
field,
utilisation
application
still
its
nascent
phase
further
research
required
overcome
limitations
these
effectively.