{"title":"Photo-enhanced selective conversion of ethane to ethene over single-site Mo-modified SAPO-34","authors":"Yiming Zhu, Lihan Pan, Huasheng Xu, Shengwei Zhang, Yutao Ye, Shiqun Wu, Lingzhi Wang, Jinlong Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.checat.2024.101119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.checat.2024.101119","url":null,"abstract":"This study reveals photo-enhanced activity for selective conversion of ethane to ethene over single-site Mo-modified SAPO-34. Light irradiation significantly reduces the activation energy required for the conversion of ethane to ethene by approximately 47 kJ/mol. Combining structural analyses and theoretical calculations, we identify HO-Mo(V)=O as the active species responsible for the selective C–H cleavage of C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>6</sub> in the manner of C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>5</sub>-O-Mo-O(2H). Photo-irradiation triggers the electron transition from the double-bond O to Mo, promoting C–H cleavage. Simultaneously, the photo-induced, electron-deficient, double-bond oxygen in O=Mo(V)-OH acts as the Lewis acid (LA) while the basic skeleton oxygen in Al-O-P of SAPO-34 serves as the Lewis base (LB), creating a frustrated Lewis pair (FLP). This cooperative interaction facilitates the breaking of C–H bonds and allows for more efficient C–H stretching, aided by the increased distance between LA and LB. The photo-assisted C–H activation enhances the overall formation efficiency of C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub> over Mo-SAPO-34.","PeriodicalId":53121,"journal":{"name":"Chem Catalysis","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142317231","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chem CatalysisPub Date : 2024-09-23DOI: 10.1016/j.checat.2024.101118
Brenda Pijper, Irini Abdiaj, Javier Mazuela, Maria Lourdes Linares, José Enrique Gómez, Raquel Rodriguez, Belén Chaves Arquero, Eduardo Palao, Santiago Cañellas, Jesús Alcázar
{"title":"Multistep and multivectorial assembly line library synthesis in flow","authors":"Brenda Pijper, Irini Abdiaj, Javier Mazuela, Maria Lourdes Linares, José Enrique Gómez, Raquel Rodriguez, Belén Chaves Arquero, Eduardo Palao, Santiago Cañellas, Jesús Alcázar","doi":"10.1016/j.checat.2024.101118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.checat.2024.101118","url":null,"abstract":"In drug discovery, traditional automated library synthesis has typically involved single-step synthetic procedures targeting a single vector of interest. However, achieving greater structural diversity requires exploring multistep and multivectorial approaches. These methodologies enable the preparation of compounds with varying structures in a single experiment. Here, we present a novel method for multistep library synthesis in continuous flow. This approach offers unique opportunities, such as exploring linkers between two defined vectors or rapidly mapping synergistic structure-activity relationships (SARs) by concurrently exploring multiple vectors. Our method incorporates up to eight different synthetic methodologies, including established chemistries, metal-catalyzed transformations, and modern metallaphotoredox couplings. This broad range of synthetic methodologies ensures a high level of diversity in the compounds generated, providing a powerful tool to accelerate the exploration of the chemical space in drug discovery programs.","PeriodicalId":53121,"journal":{"name":"Chem Catalysis","volume":"57 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142276782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Facilitated CO2 hydrogenation by strong metal-support interaction between Ni and BaCO3","authors":"Wenhao Zhang, Didi Li, Changwei Liu, Zhaocong Jiang, Chuang Gao, Liang Shen, Qi Liu, Runfa Qiu, Haoyuan Gu, Cheng Lian, Jing Xu, Minghui Zhu","doi":"10.1016/j.checat.2024.101113","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.checat.2024.101113","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Strong metal-support interactions (SMSIs) have attracted increasing attention due to their geometric and electronic effects in improving catalytic performance. For the first time, an SMSI phenomenon between Ni and BaCO<sub>3</sub> was discovered. We observed the migration of BaCO<sub>3</sub> support onto metallic nickel nanoparticles following H<sub>2</sub> reduction and CO<sub>2</sub> hydrogenation. The resulting porous overlayer not only stabilized nickel nanoparticles from sintering but also increased the number of Ni-BaCO<sub>3</sub> sites. The abundant Ni-BaCO<sub>3</sub> sites significantly promote the adsorption and activation of CO<sub>2</sub>. We also found that both the hydrogen atmosphere and metallic nickel nanoparticles boost the decomposition of BaCO<sub>3</sub>, followed by its regeneration in a CO<sub>2</sub> atmosphere. Furthermore, the CO<sub>2</sub> hydrogenation atmosphere enables the sustainable decomposition-regeneration of BaCO<sub>3</sub>, remarkedly increasing the CO<sub>2</sub> concentration at the Ni-BaCO<sub>3</sub> interface. Ultimately, the promoted CO<sub>2</sub> activation and localized CO<sub>2</sub> enrichment at the Ni-BaCO<sub>3</sub> interface collectively facilitate the CO<sub>2</sub> hydrogenation reaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":53121,"journal":{"name":"Chem Catalysis","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142246968","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chem CatalysisPub Date : 2024-09-19DOI: 10.1016/j.checat.2024.101117
Jia-qi Bai, Lin-can Fang, Song Sun, Gui-lin Zhuang
{"title":"Computational-aided synthesis of single-atom Ni catalyst for paired electrosynthesis","authors":"Jia-qi Bai, Lin-can Fang, Song Sun, Gui-lin Zhuang","doi":"10.1016/j.checat.2024.101117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.checat.2024.101117","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this issue of <em>Chem Catalysis</em>, Peng et al. utilized a computational-aided strategy to synthesize oxygen-enriched Ni-NOC single-atom catalysts with the coordination geometry of Ni-N<sub>4</sub>O<sub>1</sub>, featuring the excellent performance of hydrogen peroxide (H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) formation coupled with 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation. This research advances the development of rationally designed high-performance electrocatalysts for H₂O₂ generation.</p>","PeriodicalId":53121,"journal":{"name":"Chem Catalysis","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142246179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chem CatalysisPub Date : 2024-09-19DOI: 10.1016/j.checat.2024.101111
Shuai Chen, Robert Pollice
{"title":"Predicting hydroformylation regioselectivity from literature data via machine learning","authors":"Shuai Chen, Robert Pollice","doi":"10.1016/j.checat.2024.101111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.checat.2024.101111","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this issue of <em>Chem Catalysis</em>, Mao et al. develop machine learning models that predict terminal alkene regioselectivity in catalytic hydroformylation, showing that high temperature, low pressure, and low metal concentration favor linear products. These models enable high-throughput screening, potentially advancing innovations in this industrial process.</p>","PeriodicalId":53121,"journal":{"name":"Chem Catalysis","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142246175","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chem CatalysisPub Date : 2024-09-19DOI: 10.1016/j.checat.2024.101096
Jason Y.C. Lim
{"title":"N-methylpiperidine catalyzes efficient closed-loop recycling of polyesters and polycarbonates","authors":"Jason Y.C. Lim","doi":"10.1016/j.checat.2024.101096","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.checat.2024.101096","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In a recent issue of <em>Cell Reports Physical Science</em>, Lin and coworkers describe a highly efficient method for methanolysis of polyesters and polycarbonates mediated by <em>N</em>-methylpiperidine. Mechanistic studies revealed the important roles of hydrogen bonding to achieve reaction efficiency, offering a simple method for closed-loop recycling of mixed plastic waste.</p>","PeriodicalId":53121,"journal":{"name":"Chem Catalysis","volume":"64 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142246174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chem CatalysisPub Date : 2024-09-19DOI: 10.1016/j.checat.2024.101115
Shuangyin Wang
{"title":"An electrocatalytic oxidative approach to synthesis urea","authors":"Shuangyin Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.checat.2024.101115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.checat.2024.101115","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In a recent issue of <em>Nature Catalysis</em>, Xiong et al. develop an electro-oxidative coupling approach on Pt to efficiently synthesize urea from CO and NH<sub>3</sub>. The authors propose that the coupling of CO and NH<sub>3</sub> leads to the formation of cyanate, followed by the Wöhler reaction to form urea.</p>","PeriodicalId":53121,"journal":{"name":"Chem Catalysis","volume":"64 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142246037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chem CatalysisPub Date : 2024-09-19DOI: 10.1016/j.checat.2024.101121
Alexander Kroll
{"title":"Transfer learning improves predictions of enzyme kinetic parameters","authors":"Alexander Kroll","doi":"10.1016/j.checat.2024.101121","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.checat.2024.101121","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this issue of <em>Chem Catalysis</em>, Shen and colleagues present a novel model architecture and training technique for predicting enzyme kinetic parameters. The proposed models are an important step toward the development of more accurate kinetic prediction models, which are needed for many important industrial and scientific applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":53121,"journal":{"name":"Chem Catalysis","volume":"195 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142246180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chem CatalysisPub Date : 2024-09-19DOI: 10.1016/j.checat.2024.101114
Rafał Kusy
{"title":"Solvent-controlled diastereoselectivity of alkyne semihydrogenation","authors":"Rafał Kusy","doi":"10.1016/j.checat.2024.101114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.checat.2024.101114","url":null,"abstract":"<p>One of the crucial aspects of alkyne semihydrogenation is diastereoselectivity control. In this issue of <em>Chem Catalysis</em>, Werlé et al. described a rhodium-based system that may lead to (<em>Z</em>)- or (<em>E</em>)-alkenes, depending on the solvent. The outer-sphere mechanism was observed for (<em>Z</em>)-semihydrogenation while (<em>Z</em>)→(<em>E</em>) isomerization proceeds via the inner-sphere mechanism.</p>","PeriodicalId":53121,"journal":{"name":"Chem Catalysis","volume":"189 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142246178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chem CatalysisPub Date : 2024-09-19DOI: 10.1016/j.checat.2024.101112
Penglei Wang, Boyuan Wu, Hao Wu, Jianfang Wang
{"title":"Control of the electron spin state for enhancing plasmonic nitrogen fixation","authors":"Penglei Wang, Boyuan Wu, Hao Wu, Jianfang Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.checat.2024.101112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.checat.2024.101112","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this issue of <em>Chem Catalysis</em>, Wang et al. have synthesized a single-atom Au<sub>3</sub>Fe<sub>1</sub>/Mo alloy featuring medium-spin Fe(III) through an alloying strategy to enhance plasmonic nitrogen fixation. The enhancement mechanism has been found to originate from the medium-spin Fe centers acting as active sites that facilitate the adsorption and activation of nitrogen molecules.</p>","PeriodicalId":53121,"journal":{"name":"Chem Catalysis","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142246177","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}