Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(41), P. 15156 - 15168
Published: Oct. 5, 2022
Catalytic
hydrogenations
represent
fundamental
processes
in
the
synthesis
of
fine
chemicals
and
chemical
intermediates,
allowing
for
atom-efficient
clean
functional
group
transformations.
Herein,
we
have
developed
a
highly
efficient,
robust
catalytic
system
consisting
ruthenium
hydride
complex
[RuH(CO)(dppp)(en)]Cl
tetrabutylammonium
acetate
(TBAOAc),
where
former
was
employed
as
catalyst
selective
hydrogenation
methyl
levulinate
(ML)
to
γ-valerolactone
(GVL)
with
molecular
hydrogen
under
mild
reaction
conditions
without
any
base
additives,
while
latter
used
low-temperature
molten
salt
solvent
assisting
reaction.
After
reaction,
solid
TBAOAc
can
settle
down
spontaneously
due
immiscibility
weak
polar
extraction
solvent,
leading
separation
products
from
mixture.
Furthermore,
leaching-resistant
maintains
its
activity
consecutive
recycles.
Notably,
not
only
acted
media
but
also
played
an
important
role
improving
performance
via
coordination
OAc–
Ru
sites.
In
contrast
poor
ML
catalyzed
by
conventional
organic
solvents,
superior
achieved
using
media.
NMR,
HR-ESI-MS
analysis,
deuterium-labeling
studies
indicated
that
ligand
exchange
could
happen
between
formation
Ru–OAc
species,
which
promote
H2
activation,
dissociation
sequential
hydrogenation.
Finally,
this
has
been
extended
smoothly
N-formylation
large
variety
amines
carbon
dioxide
showed
high
activity,
stability,
selectivity
toward
formamides.
This
study
identifies
reason
TBAOAc-assisted
catalyzing
provides
new
insights
optimize
sustainability
procedure
conversion
biomass-derived
platform
molecules
CO2.
Carbon Resources Conversion,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(2), P. 116 - 131
Published: Jan. 4, 2023
Biomass-derived
2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan
(BHMF)
has
received
great
attention
and
interest
due
to
its
broad
application
prospects
in
polyesters
medicine.
Over
the
past
decades,
catalytic
systems
including
thermocatalytic,
biocatalytic,
electrocatalytic,
photocatalytic
hydrogenation
of
5-hydroxymethylfurfural
(HMF)
into
BHMF
have
been
developed
a
extent.
To
understand
present
status
challenges
production,
this
review
systematically
evaluates
recent
findings
developments
HMF
through
various
reaction
systems,
with
an
emphasis
on
catalyst
screening,
synthesis
processes,
mechanism.
Furthermore,
few
potential
research
trends
are
also
proposed,
order
provide
innovative
ideas
for
further
exploration
simpler,
efficient,
economical
way.
ChemSusChem,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(13)
Published: April 6, 2022
5-Hydroxymethylfufural
(HMF)
is
an
intriguing
platform
molecule
that
can
be
obtained
from
biomasses
and
lead
to
the
production
of
a
wide
range
products,
intermediates,
or
monomers.
The
presence
different
moieties
in
HMF
(hydroxy,
aldehyde,
furan
ring)
allows
carry
out
transformations
such
as
selective
oxidations
hydrogenations,
reductive
aminations,
etherifications,
decarbonylations,
acetalizations.
This
great
chance
biorefinery
perspective
but
requires
development
active
highly
catalysts.
In
this
view,
homogeneous
catalysis
efficient
conversion
at
mild
reaction
conditions.
Review
discussed
recent
achievements
catalysts
application
transformations.
effects
metal
nature,
ligands,
solvents,
conditions
were
reported
critically
reviewed.
Current
issues
future
chances
have
been
presented
drive
studies
toward
more
scalable
processes.
JACS Au,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 15, 2025
We
demonstrate
that
bench-stable
ruthenium-PNP
nitrosyl
complex
salts
with
different
counteranions
(Cl-,
BF4
-,
BPh4
PF6
and
OTs-)
a
ruthenium-POP
are
competent
(pre)-catalysts
for
the
CO2
hydrogenation
to
formic
acid
(FA)
at
low
temperatures
in
ionic
liquids.
Only
minor
effect
of
variation
counteranion
was
observed,
weakly
basic
liquids
such
as
EMIM
OAc,
BMIM
HCO2
were
suitable
this
transformation,
affording
conversions
up
94
mol
%
compared
liquid
(FA/IL)
turnover
numbers
(TONs)
1305.
Importantly,
same
catalytic
system
also
efficient
dehydrogenation
back
H2,
>95%
(949
TON)
after
3
h
95
°C.
To
investigate
application
protocols
hydrogen
storage
transportation
purposes,
hydrogenation/dehydrogenation
cycles
performed,
showing
new
can
promote
10
reversible
hydrogenation/FA
before
losing
its
activity.
ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(15)
Published: April 19, 2023
Abstract
In
the
last
two
decades,
pincer
metal
complexes
have
been
highly
utilized
as
catalysts
for
a
variety
of
organic
transformations
in
both
industrial
and
social
applications.
Owing
to
extraordinary
chemical
characteristics,
such
extra
thermal
stability
easy
functionalization,
they
were
extensively
generating
novel
catalytic
species.
Besides,
activity
these
was
achieved
with
high
atom
economy
eco‐friendly
routes.
Recently,
exhibited
excellent
behaviour
towards
various
immerging
systems,
hydrogenation
CO
2
,
nitriles,
amides,
esters,
olefins
alkynes,
which
are
valuable
production,
academic
research,
green
environment.
The
main
goal
this
reviewwas
highlight
how
function
reactions,
well
their
mechanistic
studies.
Specifically,
we
focus
on
most
updated
advancements
few
years.
Some
outlooks
future
suggestions
further
related
work
conclude
paper.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(16), P. 6206 - 6219
Published: April 9, 2024
The
present
study
addresses
the
challenges
in
catalytic
transfer
hydrogenation
using
methanol/ethanol
for
converting
biomass-derived
furanic
aldehydes
to
furfuryl
alcohols.
introduction
of
air-stable
Ru(II)-para-cymene
catalysts
with
imidazole-based
metal–ligand
cooperativity
represents
a
significant
advancement.
Spectroscopic,
situ
monitoring,
labeling,
and
DFT
investigations
reveal
mechanistic
details,
highlighting
role
Ru–H
generation
through
dehydrogenation
Ru(II)-alkoxide
intermediates.
Hydride
proton
transfers
are
facilitated
by
interconvertible
coordination
mode
imidazole
Ru(II)–para-cymene,
which
is
crucial
maintaining
catalyst's
efficiency
selectivity.
Notably,
pKa
N–H
coordinated
significantly
influences
reactivity,
following
specific
order
depending
on
attached
heterocycle:
>
pyridine
thiazole.
This
correlates
well
computed
activation
barrier
generation.
catalyst
exhibits
ease
synthesis,
stability
air
moisture,
use
renewable
hydrogen
sources,
excellent
selectivity
aldehydes,
applicability
various
potential
large-scale
processes.
These
features
collectively
contribute
economic
sustainable
nature
both
protocol,
providing
valuable
contribution
field
hydrogenation.
EES Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(3), P. 803 - 810
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Simultaneous
homogeneous
catalytic
hydrogenation
and
acid-treatment
of
carbohydrates
yields
GVL
in
excellent
from
substrates
raw
biomass
to
monosaccharides.
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 558 - 558
Published: April 28, 2021
We
report
the
first
example
of
employing
homogeneous
organometal-catalyzed
transfer
hydrogenation
for
selective
reductive
amination
furfurals
to
furfurylamines.
An
efficient,
chemoselective,
and
base-free
method
is
described
using
Ru-MACHO-BH
as
catalyst
iPrOH
H
donor.
The
tolerates
a
range
substituents
affording
moderate
excellent
yields.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(16), P. 12791 - 12796
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
study
explores
hydrogenating
HMF
to
DHMF
using
Ru–PNP
catalysts
in
ILs,
achieving
up
99%
conversion
and
yield
under
mild
conditions,
with
ILs
preventing
polymerization
humins.