{"title":"An Efficient Al-MOF/Polyoxometalate Hybrid as a Bronsted Solid Acid Catalyst for the Synthesis of β-Alkoxy Alcohols from Epoxides","authors":"Fatemeh Royan, Peyman Ghorbani, Mahdiyeh-Sadat Hosseini, Alireza Abbasi","doi":"10.1007/s10562-026-05436-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10562-026-05436-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>MIL-53(Al), a metal-organic framework (MOF) based on aluminum, was used as a host MOF to encapsulate phosphotungstic acid (PTA) as a Brønsted acid specie via the bottle around the ship approach. The synthesized PTA@MIL-53(Al) catalyst has been identified as an exceptionally efficient heterogeneous acid catalyst for the alcoholysis of epoxide, specifically the ring-opening of styrene oxide with alcohols under mild reaction conditions. Optimization of reaction parameters, including temperature and catalyst loading, was conducted to determine the most favorable conditions. Under the optimal conditions (60 °C, 20 mg, and 6 h), the synthesized catalyst demonstrated outstanding catalytic performance, achieving a 97.5% conversion with complete selectivity (100%) toward 2-methoxy-2-phenylethanol production. Furthermore, the catalytic system was systematically evaluated with a range of epoxides and alcohols, yielding reasonable conversion rates that were influenced by the specific nature of the epoxide-alcohol combinations employed.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":508,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Letters","volume":"156 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148236781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Catalysis LettersPub Date : 2026-06-10DOI: 10.1007/s10562-026-05426-0
Mengdi Li, Qingya Zhang, Xicheng Li, Xue Wang, Changzheng Wang
{"title":"Ti4+ Doping-Induced Defect Engineering in Bi2MoO6 for Efficient Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Ciprofloxacin","authors":"Mengdi Li, Qingya Zhang, Xicheng Li, Xue Wang, Changzheng Wang","doi":"10.1007/s10562-026-05426-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10562-026-05426-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Antibiotic pollutants, widely present in aquatic environments, pose significant threats to ecological safety and human health due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, and potential to induce antimicrobial resistance. Traditional wastewater treatment technologies often demonstrate limited efficiency in removing such contaminants. In this study, we developed a series of titanium-doped Bi<sub>2</sub>MoO<sub>6</sub> (Ti-BMO) photocatalysts via a simple solvothermal method for the efficient visible-light-driven degradation of ciprofloxacin (CIP). Characterization revealed that Ti<sup>4+</sup>ions selectively substituted Bi sites within the lattice, inducing lattice distortion and oxygen vacancy formation for charge compensation. These oxygen vacancies not only function as electron traps, promoting the efficient separation of photogenerated carriers, but also serve as active sites for interfacial reactions. The optimized 3% Ti-BMO catalyst achieved a 94.6% CIP degradation efficiency within 120 min, approximately 1.38 times that of pristine BMO, with a pseudo-first-order rate constant increased by 2.11-fold. Furthermore, the catalyst demonstrated outstanding stability and reusability over five consecutive cycles. Collectively, this study provides mechanistic insights into the theoretical development of doping strategies within layered Aurivillius phase structures, offering scientific references for future catalyst modification approaches and the advancement of photocatalytic technologies.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":508,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Letters","volume":"156 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148236779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Catalysis LettersPub Date : 2026-06-05DOI: 10.1007/s10562-026-05429-x
Kailin Zhang, Xiang Zhang, Dongping Chen, Thomas R. Ward
{"title":"Bayesian Optimization–Guided Development of P450BM3-Catalyzed Metal–Hydride Hydrogen Atom Transfer","authors":"Kailin Zhang, Xiang Zhang, Dongping Chen, Thomas R. Ward","doi":"10.1007/s10562-026-05429-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10562-026-05429-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Metal–hydride hydrogen atom transfer (MHAT) reactions catalyzed by engineered enzymes offer a promising platform for enantioselective alkene functionalization under mild conditions. We recently reported a repurposed cytochrome P450<sub>BM3</sub> that catalyzes enantioselective MHAT cyclization reactions using hydrosilanes as hydride sources. A practical limitation of this enzymatic transformation is the requirement for superstoichiometric amounts of hydrosilane, which limits its practicality and industrial relevance. To overcome this limitation, we applied a Bayesian optimization algorithm based on Gaussian regression to minimize hydrosilane usage while maintaining high yield and enantioselectivity. Using either PhSiH<sub>3</sub> or MePhSiH<sub>2</sub> as hydride source, we simultaneously optimized multiple reaction parameters, including pH, substrate concentration, surfactant loading, and hydrosilane stoichiometry. For reactions employing PhSiH<sub>3</sub>, hydrosilane consumption could be reduced from 20 equivalents to 4 equivalents without compromising yield or enantioselectivity. These optimized conditions were broadly applicable across different diene substrates. When MePhSiH<sub>2</sub> was used, the Bayesian optimization identified distinct parameters, affording twofold higher yields than under the reported conditions. Collectively, this study confirms the power of Bayesian optimization for efficiently navigating the parameter hyperspace and provides practical conditions that enhance the applicability of enzymatic MHAT chemistry.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":508,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Letters","volume":"156 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148154243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reusable Co3O4/Na-Montmorillonite Composite Catalyst for Efficient Synthesis of 3,4-Dihydropyrimidin-2-(1H)-one Derivatives","authors":"Souaad Khodja, Farida Bouremmad, Lamia Bouchenka, Fulvia Felluga, Federico Berti, Musa Mutlu Can, Abderrahim Benabbas","doi":"10.1007/s10562-026-05421-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10562-026-05421-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A novel catalytic system based on a spinel /Na-montmorillonite composite (Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/Na-Mmt) was developed as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for the one-pot synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2-(1 H)-ones (DHPMs) using the Biginelli reaction. X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the formation of the Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> spinel phase and its deposition on the montmorillonite, while partial intercalation of cobalt cations within the clay layers was observed. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) verified the oxidation state of cobalt in the composite. Pyridine-FTIR analysis revealed enhanced acidity, predominantly Lewis-type with Bronsted contributions, arising from synergistic interactions between Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> and Na-Mmt. Under solvent-free conditions, the catalyst showed excellent performance, providing high yields (up to 98% obtained with isobutyl acetoacetate) and pure products, as confirmed by ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy. The composite demonstrated remarkable stability over six consecutive reuse cycles, and hot-filtration tests confirmed its truly heterogeneous nature. These results indicate that Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/Na-Mmt is a sustainable and efficient catalyst for multicomponent reactions such as the Biginelli synthesis. A plausible Lewis acid-assisted mechanism is proposed to explain its superior catalytic performance.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":508,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Letters","volume":"156 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10562-026-05421-5.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148154244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Catalysis LettersPub Date : 2026-06-04DOI: 10.1007/s10562-026-05431-3
Thaisa Frossard Coslop, Ramiro Picoli Nippes, Paula Derksen Macruz, Sabryne Ayumi da Silva Tsuchida, Roberta C. P. Rizzo-Domingues, Mara Heloisa Neves Olsen Scaliante
{"title":"Rice Husk-Derived Ni/NaY Zeolites as Effective Catalysts for the Production of Renewable Hydrocarbons from Vegetable Oil","authors":"Thaisa Frossard Coslop, Ramiro Picoli Nippes, Paula Derksen Macruz, Sabryne Ayumi da Silva Tsuchida, Roberta C. P. Rizzo-Domingues, Mara Heloisa Neves Olsen Scaliante","doi":"10.1007/s10562-026-05431-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10562-026-05431-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Catalytic deoxygenation of crude soybean oil is a strategic route for the production of advanced biofuels, yet achieving precise fuel-range selectivity while maintaining process efficiency remains a challenge. In this study, the behavior of pure NaY synthesized with rice husk as a silica source catalyst and those incorporating nickel at different metal loadings was investigated to modulate deoxygenation pathways at 450 °C, 1 atm, and continuous H<sub>2</sub> flow. As revealed by the catalyst characterization results, the Ni functionalization promoted a reduction in the zeolite’s total acidity while increasing its pore size and volume. These changes directly influenced the product distribution obtained from the crude soybean oil conversion reaction to hydrocarbons, increasing the selectivity for C10–C16 from approximately 10% for pure NaY to about 55% with the 5Ni/NaY catalyst and 46% with 10Ni/NaY. The analysis of carbon number distributions showed that, up to 60 min of reaction, the predominance of C17 over C18 and C15 over C16, along with the formation of CO<sub>x</sub>, indicated that the decarbonylation/decarboxylation pathway was the predominant reaction route. Coke formation revealed amorphous and aromatic species, suggesting favorable coke removal behavior under oxidative conditions.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div><div><p>NaY zeolite synthesized from rice husk waste was functionalized with nickel to modulate the catalytic deoxygenation of crude soybean oil. The Ni-modified catalyst significantly enhanced the selectivity toward C10–C16 renewable hydrocarbons via decarbonylation/decarboxylation routes under continuous H2 flow.</p></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":508,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Letters","volume":"156 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10562-026-05431-3.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148172323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spontaneous Intermolecular-Repulsion at Hybridized Half-Antiperovskite Surfaces Enables Nitrate-to-Ammonia Conversion","authors":"Ming Meng, Yilu Wu, Jianhui Zhen, Jian Li, Yuan Zhu, Huaju Song, Tinghui Li, Yun Shan","doi":"10.1007/s10562-026-05432-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10562-026-05432-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction (NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup>RR) based on renewable energy supplies suggests a feasible strategy to obtain ammonia generation without carbon emission, but faces the difficulties of proton-coupled sluggish kinetics and unavoidable byproduct formation. Herein, we propose a spontaneous intermolecular-repulsion strategy to regulate the rate-limiting reaction by engineering half-antiperovskite surface, in which metal active sites coordinated by some anions can optimize their bonding interaction and charge transfer to the intermediates by decoupling electronic wave function. As a general trend, the rate-determining potential barriers during NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup>RR are obviously reduced, while the topology-sensitive symmetry breaking with spin singlet-triplet transition ensures the carrier transfer ability. This work opens a new door into introducing particular intermolecular interactions to optimize reaction kinetics.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div><div><p>A spontaneous intermolecular-repulsion strategy can regulate the rate-limiting reaction during nitrate reduction reaction (NO3-RR) by engineering half-antiperovskite surface.</p></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":508,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Letters","volume":"156 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148172391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Catalysis LettersPub Date : 2026-06-03DOI: 10.1007/s10562-026-05428-y
Nhung Thi Tran, Thu-Nhu Thi Vo
{"title":"Facile Synthesis of N-Doped Carbon Dots/Silver Nanocomposites with Enhanced Catalytic Activity for the Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol","authors":"Nhung Thi Tran, Thu-Nhu Thi Vo","doi":"10.1007/s10562-026-05428-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10562-026-05428-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The development of high-performance and durable nanocatalysts for the degradation of toxic pollutants remains highly desirable. Herein, we report a facile, room-temperature, and surfactant-free strategy for the synthesis of highly efficient and stable nanocatalysts through the self-assembly of N-doped carbon dots (CDs), derived from pomelo peel and urea as carbon and nitrogen precursors, respectively, onto Ag nanoparticles. With NaBH₄ serving as a reducing agent, the resulting Ag nanoparticles exhibited a quasi-spherical morphology with particle sizes ranging from 5 to 50 nm and a face-centered cubic crystal structure. Notably, the N-doped CDs/Ag nanocomposites demonstrated markedly enhanced catalytic activity toward the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) compared with the undoped CDs/Ag nanocomposites. Kinetic analysis revealed pseudo-first-order behavior, with the N-doped CDs/Ag nanocomposites exhibiting significantly higher apparent rate constants (k<sub>app</sub> of 0.99 vs. 0.31 min<sup>− 1</sup>) and specific activity factors (k<sub>norm</sub> of 495000 vs. 155000 min<sup>− 1</sup> g<sup>− 1</sup>). The catalytic efficacy increased with increasing the NaBH₄/4-NP molar ratio and catalyst loading, eventually reaching saturation. Furthermore, the N-doped CDs/Ag hybrids demonstrated good stability and reusability, maintaining complete conversion and stable reaction time during six cycles. These results highlight the beneficial role of N-doped CDs as supporting materials in enhancing catalytic performance.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":508,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Letters","volume":"156 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148172250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Catalysis LettersPub Date : 2026-06-03DOI: 10.1007/s10562-026-05424-2
Prasanna
{"title":"Palladium and Iron-Substituted Ceria as a Recyclable Bimetal Ionic Catalyst for the Ligand-Free Heck Coupling Reaction","authors":"Prasanna","doi":"10.1007/s10562-026-05424-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10562-026-05424-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Palladium-based catalysts are critical in C-C coupling reactions, but they are not economically feasible. However, a minimum palladium substitution with iron as a codopant in the ceria lattice is an efficient catalyst and is preferred over traditional Pd catalysts. The combustion-synthesized Ce<sub>0.89</sub>Fe<sub>0.10</sub>Pd<sub>0.01</sub>O<sub>2-δ</sub> catalyst could be coated over a cordierite monolith that acts as a catalyst cartridge readily employed in the Heck coupling reaction. A variety of substrates are examined in the Heck coupling, which afforded good yields. The catalyst cartridges are very effective in recycling experiments up to 6 cycles without much decrement in the yield. Scale-up reactions were also carried out with ease.</p>","PeriodicalId":508,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Letters","volume":"156 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148172523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Construction of In-Situ Encapsulated Zn–Ni Bimetallic ZSM-5 Catalyst and Its Application in Hydrogenation Refining of Coal-Based Ethylene Glycol","authors":"Haoyu Jiang, Yingwen Huang, Wei Wei, Huidan Lu, Jianjian Yang, Yongping Liu","doi":"10.1007/s10562-026-05410-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10562-026-05410-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>As a crucial raw material in the polyester industry, coal-based ethylene glycol often fails to meet the polyester-grade standard due to the presence of trace unsaturated impurities that compromise its ultraviolet (UV) transmittance, thereby limiting its high-end applications. In this study, a series of Zn–Ni/ZSM-5 bimetallic catalysts were successfully synthesized via a two-step in-situ hydrothermal method, wherein Zn and Ni species were confined within the ZSM-5 zeolite matrix. Their catalytic performance was systematically evaluated in the liquid-phase hydrogenation refining of trace unsaturated impurities in industrial-grade coal-based ethylene glycol (rather than hydrogenation of the bulk ethylene glycol solvent). The structure and physicochemical properties of the catalysts were comprehensively characterized by XRD, SEM, XPS, H<sub>2</sub>-TPR, NH<sub>3</sub>-TPD, and HAADF-STEM. The results reveal that Zn and Ni species are uniformly dispersed within the ZSM-5 channels and exhibit a significant electronic synergy, wherein electron transfer from Zn to Ni increases the electron cloud density of Ni species, enhances their reduction stability, and promotes the homogenization of the Ni chemical environment. Under optimal reaction conditions (120 °C, 0.8 MPa H<sub>2</sub>, LHSV = 2.26 h<sup>−1</sup>), the 9%Zn-3%Ni/ZSM-5 catalyst exhibited the best hydrogenation performance, achieving UV transmittances of 64, 97, and 100% at 220 nm, 275 nm, and 350 nm, respectively. These values represent increases of 24, 4, and 3% compared to the monometallic Ni<sub>3</sub>/ZSM-5 catalyst, successfully meeting the polyester-grade ethylene glycol standard. The catalytic performance surpasses that of γ-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>- and SBA-15-supported metal catalysts, as well as conventional distillation and resin-based purification methods. This study demonstrates that the Zn–Ni bimetallic synergistic catalytic system constructed via in-situ hydrothermal encapsulation provides a viable route for the efficient hydrogenation refining of industrial-grade coal-based ethylene glycol, offering new insights for the development of low-cost, high-performance non-noble metal hydrogenation catalysts.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div><p>This figure shows an intuitive process diagram (<b>a</b>) and detailed hydrogenation performance (<b>b</b>-<b>c</b>)</p></div>","PeriodicalId":508,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Letters","volume":"156 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148173342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Catalysis LettersPub Date : 2026-05-29DOI: 10.1007/s10562-026-05413-5
Anand Maurya, Sanjeev Kumar, Alka Agarwal
{"title":"Molybdenum Trioxide as an Efficient, Heterogeneous and Reusable Catalyst for the 2-Substituted Benzimidazoles Synthesis and N-Formylation of Primary Aromatic Amines","authors":"Anand Maurya, Sanjeev Kumar, Alka Agarwal","doi":"10.1007/s10562-026-05413-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10562-026-05413-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We present a sustainable and efficient strategy for the preparation of 2-substituted benzimidazoles and N-formylation of primary amine derivatives. O-phenylenediamine reacted with benzaldehyde in ethanol in the presence of commercially available molybdenum trioxide (25 mg) as the catalyst, and the mixture was stirred at 50 °C for approximately 1 h. The resulting 2-substituted benzimidazole derivatives (10 compounds) were obtained as solids in yields of 85–94%, and the N-formylation of primary amine derivatives (13 compounds), synthesized from aniline and formic acid, was carried out using DMSO as a solvent. Molybdenum trioxide (25 mg) was used as a catalyst and stirred at 120 °C for approximately 1 h. The resulting formamide derivatives were obtained in yields ranging from 86% to 92%. The molecular structures of 2-(4-bromophenyl)-1 H-benzo[d]imidazole (<b>3c</b>) and N-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)formamide (<b>6f</b>) were approved by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and corresponding packing diagrams. The catalyst was separated from the reaction by centrifugation and reused for up to six successive cycles without a notable loss of catalytic efficiency. This catalytic system offers numerous advantages, including cost-effectiveness, operational simplicity, broad substrate compatibility, excellent product yields, and straightforward work-up procedures.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":508,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Letters","volume":"156 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148173349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}