Graphene–NHC–iridium hybrid catalysts built through –OH covalent linkage

Graphene oxide (GO) and thermally reduced graphene oxide (TRGO) were covalently modified with imidazolium salts through their hydroxyl surface groups. The selective reaction of the –OH groups with p-nitrophenylchloroformate produced labile intermediate organic carbonate functions which were used for the covalent anchoring of a hydroxy-functionalized imidazolium salt. Nanohybrid materials containing iridium N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-type organometallic complexes were prepared by causing the imidazolium-functionalized materials to react with [Ir(μ-OMe)(cod)]₂. The iridium content of the graphene-based hybrid catalysts, as determined by XPS and ICP-MS was the order of ∼5 and 10 wt.%, for the TRGO and GO-based materials, respectively. The graphene-supported iridium hybrid materials were active in the heterogeneous hydrogen-transfer reduction of cyclohexanone to cyclohexanol with 2-propanol/KOH as the hydrogen source. The thermally reduced graphene–NHC–iridium hybrid catalyst showed the best catalytic performance with an initial TOF of 11.500 h⁻¹, slightly better than the related acetoxy-functionalized NHC iridium homogeneous catalyst. A good catalyst recyclability and stability were achieved.     

5-羟甲基糠醛无碱有氧氧化合成2,5-呋喃二甲酸负载型贵金属催化剂的研究进展

将生物质平台分子5-羟甲基糠醛（5-hydroxymethylfurfural,HMF）高效、绿色地催化转化为更高附加值的2,5-呋喃二甲酸（2,5-furandicarboxylic acid,FDCA）已经成为目前生物质能源转化领域的研究热点。碱性载体负载贵金属催化剂用于HMF无碱氧化为FDCA已经得到广泛研究,并取得了一系列成果。本文综述了水滑石、羟基磷灰石、碳材料、金属氧化物等不同载体负载的贵金属催化剂用于HMF无碱氧化为FDCA的最新进展,详细介绍了各类催化剂的结构性质、催化反应参数及催化活性,重点讨论了催化剂与催化反应的构效关系及催化反应机理等研究工作。最后,指出了今后在HMF转化为FDCA的研究工作中负载型贵金属催化剂的设计开发及机理探究等方面的努力方向。     

Functional mesoporous poly(ionic liquid)-based copolymer monoliths: From synthesis to catalysis and microporous carbon production

Ionic liquid-functionalized mesoporous polymeric networks with specific surface area up to 935 m²/g have been successfully synthesized one pot by solvothermal copolymerization of divinylbenzene and monomeric ionic liquids. The as-obtained polymers exhibit a monolithic structure featuring large pore volumes, an abundant mesoporosity and an adjustable content of ionic liquids. The effect of the reaction conditions on the pore structure has been studied in detail. These poly(ionic liquid)-based porous networks (PILPNs) have then been employed as precursors in two distinct applications, namely organocatalysis and production of microporous carbon monoliths. Selected organocatalyzed reactions, including carbonatation of propylene oxide by cycloaddition with carbon dioxide, benzoin condensation, and cyanosilylation of benzaldehyde have been readily triggered by PILPNs acting as crosslinked polymer-supported (pre)catalysts. The two latter reactions required the prior deprotonation of the imidazolium salt units with a strong base to successfully generate polymer-supported N-heterocyclic carbenes, referred to as poly(NHC)s. Facile recycling and reuse of polymer-supported (pre)catalysts was achieved by simple filtration owing to the heterogeneous reaction conditions. Furthermore, PILPNs could be easily converted into microporous carbon monoliths via CO₂ activation.     

过渡金属催化5-羟甲基糠醛合成2,5-呋喃二甲酸研究进展

随着绿色合成理念的不断提升,以具有高催化活性、高稳定性及价格低廉等优势的过渡金属催化剂代替强氧化剂和贵金属催化剂催化氧化5-羟甲基糠醛(HMF)制备精细化学品,逐渐成为研究者关注的焦点。本文综述了近年来廉价过渡金属基催化剂用于催化HMF氧化制备2,5-呋喃二甲酸(FDCA)的相关研究,对该领域的最新研究进行了叙述,重点介绍了锰基、铜基、铁/钴基、镍基及其他催化体系在HMF氧化反应中的应用,主要包括锰基金属氧化物、CuCl_(2)催化体系、Fe_(3)O_(4)-CoO_(x)的磁性催化体系等。此外,在介绍上述催化剂的基础上,还对廉价过渡金属基催化剂催化HMF氧化制备FDCA的发展前景进行了展望。     

Melt polycondensation of L‐lactic acid catalyzed by 1,3‐dialkylimidazolium ionic liquids

BACKGROUND: In syntheses of biodegradable and bioresorbable polymers, efficient metal‐free catalysts are very desirable as the resulting products may be more biocompatible. As an attempt to find new metal‐free catalysts, 1,3‐dialkylimidazolium salts, the most commonly used ionic liquids or organic melt salts, were used as single‐component catalysts in the melt polycondensation of L ‐lactic acid for the first time. The resulting poly(L ‐lactic acid) (PLLA) was characterized using gel permeation chromatography, ¹³C NMR, DSC and polarimetry. RESULTS: It has been found that less bulky substituents on the imidazolium ring are conducive to catalytic activity. PLLA with molar mass of about 20 000 g mol^?1 was synthesized at high yield (over 70%) in the presence of various 1,3‐dialkylimidazolium salts. The product exhibits satisfactory color (white to slightly yellow), optical purity (89–95%) and crystallinity (40–55%). A possible catalytic mechanism is proposed. CONCLUSION: As compared with the well‐known binary catalyst system SnCl₂ · 2H₂O/toluene sulfonic acid, the catalysts used in this investigation are better in terms of increasing PLLA yield and preventing discoloration and comparable in terms of racemization. Copyright © 2008 Society of Chemical Industry     

Catalytic dehydration of glucose to 5‐hydroxymethylfurfural with a bifunctional metal‐organic framework

Glucose conversion to 5‐hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) generally undergoes catalytic isomerization reaction by Lewis acids followed by the catalytical dehydration to HMF with Brönsted acid. In this work, a sulfonic acid functionalized metal‐organic framework MIL‐101(Cr)‐SO₃H containing both Lewis acid and Brönsted acid sites, was examined as the catalyst for γ‐valerolactone‐mediated cascade reaction of glucose dehydration into HMF. Under the optimal reaction conditions, the batch heterogeneous reaction gave a HMF yield of 44.9% and selectivity of 45.8%. Reaction kinetics suggested that the glucose isomerization in GVL with 10 wt % water follows the second‐order kinetics with an apparent activation energy of 100.9 kJ mol^?1. Continuous reaction in the fixed‐bed reactor showed that the catalyst is highly stable and able to provide a steady HMF yield. This work presents a sustainable and green process for catalytic dehydration of biomass‐derived carbohydrate to HMF with a bifunctional metal‐organic framework. © 2016 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 62: 4403–4417, 2016     

Poly(norbornene)‐Supported N‐Heterocyclic Carbenes as Ligands in Catalysis

In this contribution, we present the synthesis of norbornene‐supported N‐heterocyclic (NHC) carbenes. These functionalized norbornenes were polymerized via ring‐opening metathesis polymerization in a controlled fashion either before or after metalation with a variety of palladium and ruthenium precursors resulting in the formation of polymer‐supported NHC‐based metal catalysts. The activities of the palladium‐based catalysts in the Suzuki–Miyaura, Sonogashira and Heck coupling reactions were studied in detail. In all cases, the polymeric catalysts demonstrated the same activity as their small molecule analogues. Furthermore, we carried out preliminary investigations into the stability of these catalysts using poisoning studies. A clear dependence of the stability of the polymer‐supported catalysts on their palladium precursor was observed with palladium acetate‐based polymeric NHC catalysts being the most stable. Finally, we have studied the reactivity of our supported NHC ruthenium complexes as catalysts for ring‐closing metathesis. Again, in all cases good conversions were observed with comparable activities to other supported NHC‐ruthenium catalysts. Lastly, we were able to remove the ruthenium catalysts from the solution quantitatively demonstrating the possibility of metal removal.     

造纸污泥基固体酸催化D-果糖转化5-羟甲基糠醛

以含有丰富金属离子的造纸污泥为原料，通过高温煅烧法制备生物炭（SBC），并与对氨基苯磺酸进行接枝，制备了一种高效碳基固体酸催化剂（S-SBC）。通过FTIR、XRD、SEM等对催化剂的组成、形貌、结构、酸负载量、比孔径及比表面积等进行表征。将该催化剂用于D-果糖转化为5-羟甲基糠醛（HMF）反应，对反应时间、反应温度、催化剂用量及溶剂种类、D-果糖质量分数等影响因素进行考察，并与用杨木为原料且采用相同方法制备的杨木炭催化剂（S-PBC）进行比较，结果表明，S-SBC的催化活性优于S-PBC。S-SBC同时含有由金属离子形成的Lewis酸位点以及—SO3H等形成的Brönsted酸位点，两种酸位点在催化D-果糖脱水制备5-羟甲基糠醛的过程中具有协同作用。S-SBC在二甲基亚砜中130 ℃下催化反应40 min， HMF收率高达95.2%。连续使用4次后，催化活性没有明显下降。     

Hydrogenation of vegetable oil using highly dispersed Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalyst: Effects of key operating parameters and deactivation study

In the present work, Pt/γ-Al₂O₃ catalysts with high metal dispersion were prepared and characterized using chloroplatinic acid and platinum acetylacetonate as metal precursors. The activity and selectivity of the catalysts were evaluated in the hydrogenation of sunflower oil. A comprehensive analysis of the effects of key operational parameters on catalytic performance was carried out. The experimental variables were hydrogen pressure (275.8–551.6 kPa), temperature (160–200°C), and catalyst loading (0.005–0.015 kg Pt_exp/m³_oil). Platinum catalysts were active, with a double bond conversion of 28% at 2 h. The metal precursor affected catalyst selectivity. The catalyst prepared with chloroplatinic acid exhibited a lower formation of trans-isomers compared with Pt acetylacetonate. The γ-Al₂O₃ supported platinum catalyst with a metal loading of 0.51 wt.% and a metal dispersion of 98% maintained its initial catalyst activity and selectivity after 10 consecutive uses (1200 min accumulate operation time), without changes in its catalytic properties. The obtained results suggested that Pt catalysts are an attractive alternative to conventional nickel catalysts for the hydrogenation of vegetable oil.     

非贵金属催化5-羟甲基糠醛选择氧化的研究进展

5-羟甲基糠醛（HMF）作为一种连接生物质资源和精细化学品工业的多功能平台化合物,因含有醛基、羟甲基而具有非常活泼的化学性质。HMF催化选择氧化在生物质转化过程中具有十分重要的意义,近年来受到研究者们的广泛关注。其氧化产物如2,5-呋喃二甲醛（DFF）和2,5-呋喃二甲酸（FDCA）都是具有高附加值的精细化学品,可用于抗菌剂、医药中间体、合成聚酯等方面。非贵金属催化剂因具备低成本、资源丰富以及环境友好的优势,用于HMF选择氧化的相关报道已逐渐增多。阐述了HMF选择氧化的催化反应机理,着重从非贵金属催化剂的角度出发,对近年来HMF的不同催化氧化体系进行了总结和归纳。最后,展望了HMF选择氧化的研究前景,为构建绿色、高效的催化体系提供思路和参考。     

Polystyrene‐Supported N‐Heterocyclic Carbene–Silver Complexes as Robust and Efficient Catalysts for the Reaction of Carbon Dioxide and Propargylic Alcohols

Three polystyrene‐supported N‐heterocyclic carbene–silver complexes [PS‐NHC‐Ag(I)] and a polystyrene‐supported N‐heterocyclic carbene–copper complex [PS‐NHC‐Cu(I)] catalyst were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, inductively coupled plasma‐atom emission spectrometer, thermogravimetric analysis and scanning electron micrographs. The catalytic activity of the supported catalysts was investigated for the reaction of propargylic alcohols and carbon dioxide. PS‐NHC‐Cu(I) showed no catalytic activity to the reaction, while PS‐NHC‐Ag(I) showed a considerable high activity and selectivity for the reaction, yielding the corresponding α‐alkylidene cyclic carbonates in high to excellent yields under mild conditions. Most importantly, the supported catalysts could be separated easily from the products and reused up to 15 times without loss of their high catalytic activity, showing excellent stability. The effect of various reaction parameters such as carbon dioxide pressure, temperature, time, and catalyst loading on the reaction was also investigated.     

5-羟甲基糠醛及糖类定向转化制备2,5-呋喃二甲酸的研究进展

2,5-呋喃二甲酸(FDCA)是重要的生物质基平台化学品,具有与重要化工原料对苯二甲酸(PTA)相同的官能团和相似的芳香性,完全可以代替PTA制备绿色环保且可再生的高性能聚合物产品.生物质基5-羟甲基糠醛(HMF)是制备FDCA的最佳原料.该文综述了近十年来HMF定向氧化制备FDCA的方法,如"直接氧化法"、"贵金属催化氧化法"、"非贵金属催化氧化法"、"电催化氧化法"以及"生物酶催化氧化法"等,并对糖类原料直接制备FDCA的催化反应体系和经济可行性进行总结,重点综述了氧化过程中催化剂的开发和应用,同时对未来催化剂体系的设计提出几点建议.     

聚合物固载催化剂的研究进展

综述了近年来聚合物固载催化剂的研究进展。介绍的聚合物固载催化剂有6类，包括离子交换树脂催化剂、聚合物固载的相转移催化剂、聚合物固载的酸催化剂、聚合物固载的碱催化剂、聚合物固载的金属催化剂、聚合物固载的生物催化剂等。     

聚合物固载催化剂的研究进展

介绍聚合物固载催化剂有6类,包括离子交换树脂催化剂,聚合物固载的相转移催化剂,聚合物固载的酸催化剂,聚合物固载的碱催化剂,聚合物固载的金属催化剂,聚合物固载的生物催化剂等。综述了近年来聚合物固载催化剂的研究进展。     

Selective transformation of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural into 2,5-dihydroxymethylfuran via catalytic transfer hydrogenation over magnetic zirconium hydroxides

An economical and effective approach for the selective transformation of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) into 2,5-dihydroxymethylfuran (DHMF) was developed by catalytic transfer hydrogenation over various magnetic zirconium hydroxides (MZHs). As expected, MZH with a moderate Zr/Fe molar ratio of 2 displayed the highest catalytic activity, resulting in 98.4% HMF conversion and 89.6% DHMF yield at 150 °C for 5 h in the presence of 2-butanol that simultaneously acted as the hydrogen donor and reaction solvent, which was ascribed to its appropriate specific surface area, pore size and acid-base content. Moreover, a plausible reaction mechanism for the catalytic transfer hydrogenation of HMF into DHMF over MHZ(Zr/Fe=2) was also proposed, in which the basic hydroxyl groups with the aid of acidic zirconium metal centers were considered to be responsible for the pivotal hydride transfer via a six-membered ring structure.     

Palladium Supported on Cross‐Linked Imidazolium Network on Silica as Highly Sustainable Catalysts for the Suzuki Reaction under Flow Conditions

Highly cross‐linked imidazolium‐based materials, obtained by radical oligomerization of bis‐vinylimidazolium salts in the presence of 3‐mercaptopropyl‐modified silica gel, were used as supports for palladium catalysts. Thanks to the high imidazolium loading these materials were able to support a high amount of the metal (10 wt%). Such materials were characterized by several techniques (¹³C magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance, the Brunauer–Emmett–Teller technique, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy). The palladium catalysts displayed good activity allowing the synthesis of several biphenyl compounds in high yields working with only 0.1 mol% of palladium loading at 50 °C in ethanol/water under batch condition. Moreover, a flow apparatus, to optimize the efficiency of the isolation of the pure products and minimize waste (E‐factor), was investigated. For the first time the palladium catalyst and base (K₂CO₃) were placed in two separate columns allowing an easy recovery of the products with very low E‐factor values (<4). Waste production was reduced by over 99% compared to classic batch conditions. Because of the high Pd loading only 42 mg of catalysts were employed in the Suzuki reaction between 160 mmol of 4‐bromotoluene and 180 mmol of phenylboronic acid. No loss in activity was observed.     

Rational approach to polymer-supported catalysts: synergy between catalytic reaction mechanism and polymer design

Supported catalysis is emerging as a cornerstone of transition metal catalysis, as environmental awareness necessitates "green" methodologies and transition metal resources become scarcer and more expensive. Although these supported systems are quite useful, especially in their capacity for transition metal catalyst recycling and recovery, higher activity and selectivity have been elusive compared with nonsupported catalysts. This Account describes recent developments in polymer-supported metal-salen complexes, which often surpass nonsupported analogues in catalytic activity and selectivity, demonstrating the effectiveness of a systematic, logical approach to designing supported catalysts from a detailed understanding of the catalytic reaction mechanism. Over the past few decades, a large number of transition metal complex catalysts have been supported on a variety of materials ranging from polymers to mesoporous silica. In particular, soluble polymer supports are advantageous because of the development of controlled and living polymerization methods that are tolerant to a wide variety of functional groups, including controlled radical polymerizations and ring-opening metathesis polymerization. These methods allow for tuning the density and structure of the catalyst sites along the polymer chain, thereby enabling the development of structure-property relationships between a catalyst and its polymer support. The fine-tuning of the catalyst-support interface, in combination with a detailed understanding of catalytic reaction mechanisms, not only permits the generation of reusable and recyclable polymer-supported catalysts but also facilitates the design and realization of supported catalysts that are significantly more active and selective than their nonsupported counterparts. These superior supported catalysts are accessible through the optimization of four basic variables in their design: (i) polymer backbone rigidity, (ii) the nature of the linker, (iii) catalyst site density, and (iv) the nature of the catalyst attachment. Herein, we describe the design of polymer supports tuned to enhance the catalytic activity or decrease, or even eliminate, decomposition pathways of salen-based transition metal catalysts that follow either a monometallic or a bimetallic reaction mechanism. These findings result in the creation of some of the most active and selective salen catalysts in the literature.     

Efficient manganese decorated cobalt based catalysts for hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF) biofuel

2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF) is a promising compound in the production of biofuel with high-quality properties. In this study, it is aimed to develop new efficient catalysts to synthesize DMF from 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). Co, Mn/Co, and Ru/Co catalysts were prepared using the NaBH₄ reduction method. The catalysts were subjected to activity tests for the hydrogenation of HMF to DMF by changing the reaction parameters, such as temperature and time. Mn/Co catalysts prepared from metal precursors at various molar ratios of Mn/Co were found to be effective in hydrogenation reactions of HMF to DMF. A 91.8% DMF yield was achieved in the presence of a Mn/Co (50/50) catalyst without noble metal at 180°C for 4 hours. The Brunauer-Emmet-Teller (BET) method, x-ray diffraction (XRD), x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and induction coupled plasma mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS) techniques were used to characterize the efficient Mn/Co catalyst.     

Reaction Rates for the Partial Dehydration of Glucose to Organic Acids in Solid-Acid,Molecular-Sieving Catalyst Powders

Molecular-sieving catalysts have the potential to promote the production of oxygenated hydrocarbons from glucose. A kinetic model for the partial dehydration of glucose to organic acids by micro- and mesoporous aluminosilicate catalysts was developed. Kinetic parameters were estimated from glucose conversion and product yield versus time data at 150°C for HY-zeolite, aluminum-pillared montmorillonite, MCM-20 and MCM-41 catalyst powders of 0·5 mmol H⁺ g⁻¹ solid-acid activity. Rate constants for the partial dehydration of glucose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and the rehydration and cleavage of HMF to formic acid and 4-oxopentanoic acid were maximized at catalyst pore diameters of 10–30 Å. The final organic acid product yields were low, less than 60% of theoretical for formic acid and 10% of theoretical for 4-oxopentanoic acid, due to significant coke formation. © 1997 SCI.     

Polystyrene-supported acid catalysis

The present state of polymer-supported acid catalysis is considered. Models describing the catalytic action of gel-like and macroporous resin catalysts are presented. By chemical modification of poly (styrene-co-divinylbenzene) matrices, e.g. different ways of sulphonation, nitration, chlorination, fluorination and sulphoalkylation, the activity/selectivity and thermal stability of sulphonic acid resin catalysts can be improved. The synthesis of polymer-supported Lewis acids is described. By comparison to AlCl₃ higher catalytic activities are obtained with the use of AlBr₃.