Current Catalysis - Volume 12, Issue 1, 2023

In recent years, photocatalytic multi-component reactions have emerged as a cuttingedge innovation in the field of organic synthesis. These reactions allow the simultaneous transformation of multiple reactants, which not only saves time and resources but also provides access to a diverse range of complex molecules. The use of photocatalysts in these reactions provides several advantages, including mild reaction c Read More

Background: Neuraminidase enzymes are a large family found in a range of organisms. The best-known neuraminidase is viral neuraminidase, a drug target for the prevention of the spread of influenza infection. The viral neuraminidases are frequently used as antigenic determinants found on the surface of the influenza virus. Objective: Thiazolidine derivatives have been synthesized and explored previously, and further com Read More

Background: Catalytic depolymerization and processing of cellulose can be used to produce value-added renewable feedstock chemicals. Objective: This study aimed to develop an acidic ionic liquid-metal ion chloride catalyst system-based single-reactor method for processing cellulose into value-added products. Methods: The effect of metal chlorides as co-catalysts on 1-(1-propylsulfonic)-3-methylimidazolium chloride acidic Read More

The ammonium-tethered pyrrolidine-based organocatalyst catalyzed asymmetric Michael addition/cyclization reaction of α,β-unsaturated aldehydes with 3-hydroxyoxindole in aqueous media was developed, giving the spirooxidole lactones in high yields with high enantioselectivities. Background: The asymmetric Michael addition/cyclization reaction of 3-hydroxyoxindoles with α,β- unsaturated aldehydes is an importa Read More

Background: An abatement of emission of particulate matter (mainly soot) is a challenge for the scientific community. An active and cheap catalytic system for soot combustion can help solve this problem. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the composition of a series of Mn3-xFexO4 (x = 0 - 3) oxides of spinel structure on their catalytic properties in soot combustion. Methods: Samples were synt Read More