Annesha Sengupta, Gopal Reddy Ramidi, Disni Gunasekera, Mia Beaudoin, Shiqing Xu, Xin Yan
{"title":"Mild and efficient coupling reactions enabled by <i>in situ</i> electrolytically generated Cu(i) cation catalyst in nanoelectrospray.","authors":"Annesha Sengupta, Gopal Reddy Ramidi, Disni Gunasekera, Mia Beaudoin, Shiqing Xu, Xin Yan","doi":"10.1039/d6cy00473c","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d6cy00473c","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Copper (Cu) catalysis merged with electrochemistry offers efficient transformations under mild conditions, yet <i>in situ</i> generation of active Cu species remains challenging. Here, we introduce a novel source of catalytically active Cu(i) cations that operates without strong additives, oxidants, high concentrations of Cu salts, bases, or elevated temperatures. These Cu(i) species are integrated into a nanoelectrospray ionization (nanoESI)-based electrocatalytic platform, in which a Cu wire replaces the conventional inert electrode. Under applied voltage, anodic corrosion releases Cu(i) directly into the reaction solution inside the emitter, providing (i) <i>in situ</i> generation of active Cu cations, (ii) electrocatalysis under additive-free mild conditions, and (iii) online reaction monitoring by high-resolution mass spectrometry (MS). The Cu electrode serves a dual role: as a sacrificial anode supplying Cu(i) without competing counteranions, enhancing reaction efficiency and minimizing MS signal suppression, and as a voltage source generating a stable electrospray for real-time analysis. Using this platform, we demonstrate efficient Cu-catalyzed (i) C-H amination of arenes, (ii) intermolecular N-N homocoupling of <i>o</i>-phenylenediamine, and (iii) intramolecular dehydrogenative N-N coupling of anthranilamide. The scalability of the electrochemical microreactor concept was demonstrated through the successful translation of the <i>in situ</i> Cu-catalyzed electrochemical C-H amination to a bulk electrochemical cell. This synergistic approach enables rapid reaction screening, discovery of mild conditions, and continuous capture of transient intermediates, providing novel mechanistic insight and advancing sustainable Cu electrocatalysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":" ","pages":"4444-4454"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13231250/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148161009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Redox–acid cooperative bifunctional catalysts comprising dilacunary phosphotungstates and zeolite Hβ for the synthesis of n-butyl levulinate and succinic acid","authors":"Anjali Patel , Margi Joshi","doi":"10.1039/d5cy01399b","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5cy01399b","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the present work, a bifunctional heterogeneous catalyst was designed by integrating the redox active centres of lacunary phosphotungstates with the tunable acidity and stability of the zeolite Hβ framework. The catalyst, dilacunary phosphotungstate anchored to zeolite Hβ, was synthesized and characterized using NH<sub>3</sub>-TPD, EDX, FTIR, BET, XRD, <sup>29</sup>Si NMR and HRTEM analyses. The proposed interaction between the redox-active PW<sub>10</sub> units and the surface silanol groups of zeolite Hβ enabled dual catalytic functionality. This efficiently catalyses both the esterification and the oxidation of levulinic acid under mild and green conditions for the selective synthesis of <em>n</em>-butyl levulinate (96% selectivity) and succinic acid (100% selectivity), respectively. Notably, this study represents the first successful effort to achieve complete selectivity toward succinic acid. Validation of the kinetic mechanism was performed, followed by recycling experiments. The alignment of this work with sustainable development goals highlights its broader societal relevance, positioning the catalyst as a promising platform for future green and energy-efficient transformations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"16 9","pages":"Pages 3236-3254"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147967915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. B. Subba , B. Chettri , A. Laref , Zeesham Abbas , Amna Parveen , D. P. Rai , Z. Pachuau
{"title":"Insights into the OER/ORR/HER activity of a new MXene-family SnSiGeN4 photocatalyst for water splitting: a first-principles study","authors":"C. B. Subba , B. Chettri , A. Laref , Zeesham Abbas , Amna Parveen , D. P. Rai , Z. Pachuau","doi":"10.1039/d5cy01369k","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5cy01369k","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The development of efficient and cost-effective catalysts for clean energy conversion remains a central challenge in materials science. Although platinum- and titanium-based catalysts serve as benchmark systems, their scarcity and high cost hinder large-scale deployment. In this study, we propose a newly predicted SnSiGeN<sub>4</sub> MXene-family monolayer as a promising candidate for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Using first-principles calculations, we investigated its electronic, vibrational, and optical properties across multiple exchange–correlation functionals, including hybrid frameworks, revealing a wide and variable band gap. Simulated infrared and Raman spectra further confirm its dynamical stability and the presence of catalytically active sites. Based on these results, we further studied photocatalytic reaction analysis demonstrates that the computed overpotentials for the OER, ORR, and HER are comparable to those of Pt-based catalysts and even outperform Ir-based systems, positioning SnSiGeN<sub>4</sub> as a sustainable, high-performance platform for next-generation UV-visible-light-driven photocatalysis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"16 9","pages":"Pages 3378-3395"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147967842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
O. S. Obaseki , K. P. Beh , M. D. J. Ooi , K. K. Beh , S. A. M. Samsuri , F. K. Yam
{"title":"Photoelectrode materials for green hydrogen production: an overview","authors":"O. S. Obaseki , K. P. Beh , M. D. J. Ooi , K. K. Beh , S. A. M. Samsuri , F. K. Yam","doi":"10.1039/d5cy01419k","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5cy01419k","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The production of green hydrogen <em>via</em> photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting represents a promising pathway for sustainable energy generation, harnessing sunlight to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. At the heart of this technology are photoelectrode materials, which play a critical role in determining the efficiency, stability, and scalability of hydrogen production systems. This overview highlights the fundamental properties required for photoelectrodes, including suitable band gap, excellent light absorption capability, and stability in aqueous environments. We briefly discuss the performance of various material classes, highlighting their strengths and challenges, and addressing advances in surface engineering, including nanostructuring and protective coatings, which enhance efficiency and durability. In summary, this overview provides information on current trends in photoelectrode materials research and identifies prospective avenues for future progress that could serve as a guide for young researchers willing to explore the field. The information contained herein may also help expedite the commercialization of PEC-driven green hydrogen production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"16 9","pages":"Pages 3082-3111"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147967893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ayesha Shafiq , Iryna Danylo , Lukas Kolacny , Berke Sevemez , Jan Luxa , Martin Vesely , Martina Pitinova
{"title":"Hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde by platinum supported on 2D and 3D transition metal sulfides","authors":"Ayesha Shafiq , Iryna Danylo , Lukas Kolacny , Berke Sevemez , Jan Luxa , Martin Vesely , Martina Pitinova","doi":"10.1039/d5cy01520k","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5cy01520k","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The selective hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde (CAL), a model α,β-unsaturated aldehyde, yields valuable products such as cinnamyl alcohol (COL) and hydrocinnamaldehyde (HCAL). Pt-based catalysts supported on transition metal dichalcogenides (MoS<sub>2</sub>, WS<sub>2</sub>, and their composite) in bulk forms and their exfoliated counterparts were synthesized using microwave-assisted and wet impregnation methods. Characterization (SEM/EDS, TEM, XRF, XRD, and BET) confirmed ∼9 wt% Pt loading, preserved layered structures, and well-dispersed nanoparticles. Catalysts based on 2D supports provided finer Pt dispersion (2–6 nm), with microwave synthesis yielding smaller, more uniform particles, especially in the Mo–W composite. Catalytic testing demonstrated that both activity and selectivity were strongly influenced by the support composition and morphology, with the 2D Mo–W composite outperforming MoS<sub>2</sub> and WS<sub>2</sub>. All catalysts predominantly promoted selective CO hydrogenation to COL, while HCAL and HCOL remained minor products. The best performance was achieved with Pt supported on the 2D Mo–W–S composite prepared by microwave-assisted synthesis, delivering 75% CAL conversion with a COL selectivity and yield of 64% and 48%, respectively, achieved within 6 h.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"16 9","pages":"Pages 3190-3205"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147967905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ju Young Kim , Seung Gun Kim , Jisong Kang , Jae-Wook Choi , Chun-Jae Yoo , Chang Soo Kim , Kyeongsu Kim , Seongmin Jin , Hyunjoo Lee , Kwang Ho Song , Jungkyu Choi , Dalsu Choi , Jeong-Myeong Ha
{"title":"Thermally treated polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-derived highly microporous carbon support: applications in hydrotreating catalysis","authors":"Ju Young Kim , Seung Gun Kim , Jisong Kang , Jae-Wook Choi , Chun-Jae Yoo , Chang Soo Kim , Kyeongsu Kim , Seongmin Jin , Hyunjoo Lee , Kwang Ho Song , Jungkyu Choi , Dalsu Choi , Jeong-Myeong Ha","doi":"10.1039/d5cy01613d","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5cy01613d","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chemical recycling of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) <em>via</em> depolymerization is more challenging than that of polyolefins because hydrogen chloride forms during thermal degradation. The thermal degradation of PVC yields a solid residue after dehydrochlorination, which, upon KOH treatment at 800 °C, produces a highly microporous carbon material with a maximum BET surface area of 3273 m<sup>2</sup> g<sup>−1</sup>. A ruthenium catalyst supported on this PVC-derived carbon exhibits high catalytic activity for the hydrodeoxygenation of guaiacol. The highly microporous carbon support prepared in this study serves as a valuable upcycled product for various applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"16 9","pages":"Pages 3280-3287"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147967939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yongxue An , Yunchong Wang , Haolong Huang , Yanfei Zheng , Cangpeng Shan , Tianao Zhang , Rui Han , Qian Zhao , Qingling Liu
{"title":"Boosting the catalytic oxidation of ethane over Ce-doped Ru/Co3O4: cooperation of electron-rich Ru and oxygen vacancies","authors":"Yongxue An , Yunchong Wang , Haolong Huang , Yanfei Zheng , Cangpeng Shan , Tianao Zhang , Rui Han , Qian Zhao , Qingling Liu","doi":"10.1039/d6cy00139d","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d6cy00139d","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ethane has become one of the most challenging target pollutants in the field of catalytic elimination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) due to its strong C–H bond (Δ<em>E</em><sub>C–H</sub> = 442 kJ mol<sup>−1</sup>). Ru/Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> is one of the most promising catalysts for ethane oxidation, but its poor low-temperature activity and stability have limited its further application. In this work, the designed Ru/0.1Ce–Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> with Ce modification exhibits outstanding catalytic activity. It achieves 90% ethane conversion at 260 °C, which is 70 °C lower than that of Ru/Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>. Furthermore, it also demonstrates excellent long-term stability, water resistance, and high-temperature resistance. The characterization results confirmed that Ce was successfully doped into the Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> lattice, which weakens the Co–O bond strength and increases the oxygen vacancy concentration, consequently facilitating the adsorption and activation of molecular oxygen. Moreover, electron-enriched Ru was observed due to the electron transfer from Ce to Ru, promoting the cleavage of C–H bonds in ethane. The synergistic effect of oxygen vacancies and electron-rich Ru significantly enhances the catalytic activity for ethane oxidation. Notably, the monolithic catalyst obtained by simply coating the Ru/0.1Ce–Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> sample powder onto a cordierite support exhibits low-temperature activity and long-term stability in the catalytic oxidation of ethane. This study provides empirical value for designing catalysts for ethane oxidation with practical application potential.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"16 9","pages":"Pages 3302-3310"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147967941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent trends in palladium-catalysed isocyanide chemistry: from heterocyclic frameworks to mechanistic understanding","authors":"Kirti Singh , Pooja Soam , Vikas Tyagi","doi":"10.1039/d5cy01319d","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5cy01319d","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Heterocycles represent a fundamental class of structural motifs that are integral to a wide array of pharmaceuticals, natural products, and functional organic materials, owing to their unique chemical and biological properties. The development of efficient methods for constructing these scaffolds remains a central focus in modern synthetic chemistry. Among the various strategies, palladium-catalyzed reactions have emerged as highly versatile tools, enabling selective C–H functionalization and facilitating the formation of complex molecular architectures through both inter- and intramolecular pathways. Additionally, isocyanides have attracted considerable attention as reagents due to their ambident reactivity, which allows them to act simultaneously as electrophiles and nucleophiles, making them exceptionally useful in multicomponent and cascade reactions. In recent years, Pd-catalyzed isocyanide insertion cascade reactions have witnessed significant advancements, demonstrating remarkable efficiency and broad substrate scope in the synthesis of diverse heterocyclic frameworks. This review aims to provide an overview of the recent progress in Pd-catalysed isocyanide insertion strategies, with a focus on the construction of five-membered, six-membered, and fused heterocyclic systems, highlighting their mechanistic aspects, synthetic utility, and potential applications in medicinal and materials chemistry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"16 9","pages":"Pages 3014-3057"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147967891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Huanran Ma , Haotong Wei , Xin Qi , Dan Wu , Huixin Yu , Huanxin Zhao
{"title":"Engineering a FeOOH/g-C3N4/CA composite photocatalytic membrane for enhanced water treatment: synergistic photocatalysis and Fenton-like processes","authors":"Huanran Ma , Haotong Wei , Xin Qi , Dan Wu , Huixin Yu , Huanxin Zhao","doi":"10.1039/d6cy00172f","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d6cy00172f","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Integrating membrane filtration, photocatalysis, and Fenton-like processes into a synergistic photocatalytic membrane has emerged as a highly promising strategy for efficient water treatment. Herein, a FeOOH/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>/CA composite membrane (FGCM) was designed and fabricated to combine membrane filtration with photocatalysis. Owing to the rational design, the FGCM achieved efficient separation of photo-generated charges and responded effectively to both visible light and actual solar light. The catalytic performance of the FGCM for rhodamine B (RhB) removal was systematically investigated under visible light with H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> assistance. The results showed a 93.2% removal within 2.72 ms residence time under optimized conditions. Experimental and mechanistic analysis demonstrated that the rational design of the FeOOH/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> heterojunction broadened the visible-light absorption range and enhanced charge separation. Scavenging experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) detection proved that ·OH, O<sub>2</sub>˙<sup>−</sup>/<sup>1</sup>O<sub>2</sub>, and h<sup>+</sup> played important roles in RhB removal. The ·OH and O<sub>2</sub>˙<sup>−</sup> radicals, produced from charge separation in g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>, served as the dominant species for RhB degradation, while the promoted electron transfer from g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> to FeOOH drove the Fe(<span>iii</span>)/Fe(<span>ii</span>) cycle to continuously activate H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>. Furthermore, the FGCM system demonstrated good anti-fouling ability, stability, and adaptability in complex water matrices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"16 9","pages":"Pages 3311-3320"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147967895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Engineering pathway control in single-atom catalysis for advanced oxidation and electro-oxidation water treatment","authors":"Huawen Hu , Jian Huang","doi":"10.1039/d6cy00209a","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d6cy00209a","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Carbon-supported single-atom catalysts (SACs) are emerging as a credible platform for water purification because their coordination microenvironments can be engineered to couple oxidant activation with pathway selectivity. This review reframes SAC-enabled advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) and electro-AOPs from activity-centric benchmarking to pathway-centric control, emphasizing how anchoring motifs (M–N<sub><em>x</em></sub>, defect/edge trapping, paired sites) and first-/second-sphere regulation steer radical (˙OH/SO<sub>4</sub>˙<sup>−</sup>/O<sub>2</sub>˙<sup>−</sup>) <em>versus</em> nonradical (<em>e.g.</em>, <sup>1</sup>O<sub>2</sub>, surface complexes, electron transfer) routes and thereby govern oxidant utilization, matrix tolerance, and by-product risk. We highlight persistent “credibility gaps” that limit translation—misassigned reactive species arising from overinterpreted quenchers/probes/EPR, dynamic site reconstruction and carbon corrosion under oxidative or polarized conditions, and pathway collapse in real waters containing chloride, bicarbonate, and natural organic matter. To address these bottlenecks, we propose an evidence hierarchy and a minimum reporting set spanning site identity/density, leaching and homogeneous controls, long-duration stability with structural verification, real-water stress tests, energy-normalized electro-AOP metrics, and transformation product/toxicity endpoints. Collectively, these guidelines connect atomic-scale design to defensible, scalable oxidation chemistry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"16 9","pages":"Pages 3112-3136"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147967900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}