Inorganic Chemistry
Recent Advances in Organocatalytic Synthesis and Catalytic Activity of Substituted Pyrrolidines
Apr 2024
Article
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Current Catalysis
13,
pp 2
- 24
(2024)
The emergence of enantioselective organocatalysis as a potent synthetic chemistry strategy that supports metal-catalyzed transformations has resulted in the creation of novel procedures for the synthesis of various chiral molecules. Organocatalysis is a desirable method for creating complex molecular structures due to its many benefits including its ease of use wide availability of catalysts and low toxicity. Chemists are actively exploring synthetic Read More
Laser Synthesis of Catalytically Active Materials for Organic Synthesis and Sensor Technology
Apr 2024
Article
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Current Catalysis
13,
pp 33
- 48
(2024)
Introduction: The catalytic activity of metallic nanomaterials depends on their surface morphology. A widely known method is the laser synthesis of metal nanostructures by depositing on dielectric surfaces from aqueous solutions containing metal complexes. The article analyzes the factors that favor the production of conductive catalytic and sensory-active deposits by laser method. It is shown that the two main factors is the presence of a large nu Read More
Synthesis and Anti TB Screening of α-Acyloxy Carboxamides via Passerini MCRs Prompted by GaCl3 and PEG-400 Media
Apr 2024
Article
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Current Catalysis
13,
pp 25
- 32
(2024)
Aims: The Isocyanides based Multi-component reactions (IMCRs) and Passerini reactions were performed by using GaCl3 and PEG-400 media to generate a library of new scaffolds. Background: The Isocyanides Multi-component reactions (IMCRs) have proven their importance due to their major advantages in synthetic and medicinal areas. Among various IMCRs Passerini stands for their pertinency in the novel adducts articulation and generates an amid Read More
Green Synthesis of Au-Ni Bimetallic Nanoparticles using Aqueous Extract of Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt and their Catalytic Activity in Oxidation of Alcohols
Apr 2024
Article
Source:
Current Catalysis
13,
pp 49
- 56
(2024)
Background: In recent years bimetallic nanoparticles have gained remarkable attention due to their excellent physical and chemical properties. Especially bimetallic nanoparticles are found to be highly efficient as catalysts in many important organic transformations. Objective: The objective of the present work involves green synthesis of Au-Ni bimetallic nanoparticles using plant extract as the bio-reductant and to evaluate their catalytic efficiency in oxida Read More
Manganese-Iron Mixed Oxides of Spinel Structure as Soot Combustion Catalysts
Apr 2023
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Current Catalysis
12,
pp 43
- 49
(2023)
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 synthesized by coprecipitatio Read More
Validation of Inhibitory Activity of Thiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid Derivatives against Novel Influenza Neuraminidase Enzyme
Apr 2023
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Current Catalysis
12,
pp 18
- 25
(2023)
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 compounds have been designed on Read More
The Co-catalyst Effects of Mn(II), Zn(II), and Cr(III) Chlorides on Acidic Ionic Liquid Catalyzed Synthesis of Value-added Products from Cellulose in Aqueous Ethanol
Apr 2023
Article
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Current Catalysis
12,
pp 26
- 33
(2023)
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 ionic liquid catalyzed Read More
Photocatalytic Multi-Component Reactions: An Emerging Avenue
Apr 2023
Article
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Current Catalysis
12,
pp 1
- 17
(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 conditions high selectivity and high fu Read More
Asymmetric Synthesis of Spirooxindole Lactones by Ammonium-tethered Chiral Organocatalysts catalyzed Michael Addition/Cyclization of 3- hydroxyoxindoles with α,β-unsaturated Aldehydes
Apr 2023
Article
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Current Catalysis
12,
pp 34
- 42
(2023)
The ammonium-tethered pyrrolidine-based organocatalyst catalyzed asymmetric Michael addition/cyclization reaction of αβ-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 αβ- unsaturated aldehydes is an important method for the synthesis of chiral spiro Read More
Application of Photo-inactive Ru(edta) Complexes in Photocatalytic Small Molecules Transformation over Semiconductor Surface - A Perspective
Aug 2022
Article
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Current Catalysis
11,
pp 87
- 93
(2022)
Photocatalytic transformation of small substrate molecules to useful products through an environmentally benign and economically viable pathway is a challenging area of research of continual importance. This review focuses on our perception of the application of ruthenium(III) complexes comprising ‘edta’ ligand (edta4- = ethylenediaminetetraacetate) as a ‘redox mediator’ or ‘relay’ in photocatalytic electron transfer reaction pertaining to the conver Read More
One Pot Synthesis of Oximes from Carbonyl Compounds Catalysed by Vanadium(V) Complex
Aug 2022
Article
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Current Catalysis
11,
pp 127
- 133
(2022)
Background: An eco-friendly catalyst was synthesized in good yield and characterized by various physicochemical techniques. The catalytic performance of the environmentally benign complex was investigated via slurry synthesis of oximes. The catalytic studies were successfully carried out using a simple protocol. The fascinating advantage of this protocol is cost effectiveness simple work up good yield short reactions time and milder reaction condit Read More
Recent Advances in Direct Pyridine C-H Activation Strategies
Aug 2022
Article
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Current Catalysis
11,
pp 94
- 114
(2022)
Background: Pyridine is one of the most ubiquitous hetero-aromatic moieties in pharmaceutical chemistry and it has enormous importance in a plethora of fields. From a synthetic chemistry standpoint pyridine moiety has been used as a directing group in C-H activation strategies to functionalize various rings. However this unique feature to participate as a directing group hinders developing methodologies to carry out C-H activation on the pyridine ring i Read More
Studying Different Thermodynamic Properties of Binary Liquid Mixture of Ethyl Acetate with 1-Alkanols at 303.15K
Aug 2022
Article
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Current Catalysis
11,
pp 115
- 126
(2022)
Experimental values of ultrasonic velocity (u) density (ρ) and viscosity (η) for the binary mixtures of ethyl acetate with 1-alkanols have been measured at 303.15 K over the entire mole fraction range. Using these data the excess isentropic compressibility (βEs) excess intermolecular free length (LEf) excess molar volume (VEm) excess free volume (VEf) and excess available volume (VEa) have been calculated. These parameters were used to study the Read More
Simultaneous Adsorptive/photocatalytic Removal of Organic Dyes and Hexavalent Chromium in Single and Binary Component Systems by Manganese Ferrite Nanoparticles
Aug 2022
Article
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Current Catalysis
11,
pp 134
- 143
(2022)
Background: As a major source of pollutant the effluents of dye based industries are mostly associated with several toxic heavy metals. Limited efforts have been made on simultaneous removal of both dyes and heavy metals from these effluents through adsorption/ photocatalysis processes. Spinel ferrites with narrow band gap and high stability are suitable for further exploitation in this regard. Objective: Synthesis and characterisation of manganese ferri Read More
Recent Trends and Prospects in the Iron-catalyzed Amination Reactions
Apr 2022
Article
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Current Catalysis
11,
pp 41
- 56
(2022)
Iron-catalyzed C–H amination reactions have emerged as a potent tool in synthetic organic chemistry in recent years. These reactions are eco-friendly highly catalytic efficient and show good functional group tolerance. The organonitrogen products of the reaction have found wide applications in agricultural chemistry medicinal chemistry industrial chemistry and natural product synthesis. This review focuses on the recent progress in iron-catalyzed C– Read More
Alumina Supported Nickel-iron-ruthenium based Catalyst for Dry Reforming of Methane
Apr 2022
Article
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Current Catalysis
11,
pp 57
- 64
(2022)
Introduction: Alumina-supported nickel-iron-ruthenium-based catalyst with a high surface area (200 m2 g-1) was synthesized via an impregnation method and tested for dry reforming of methane. Methods: The prepared catalyst was characterized by different analytical techniques such as Xray diffraction X-ray fluorescence N2 sorption environmental scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Result: The results revealed t Read More
Recent Advances in Palladium-catalyzed Borylation
Apr 2022
Article
Source:
Current Catalysis
11,
pp 16
- 40
(2022)
The synthesis of organoboron compounds was accomplished using borylation catalyzed by palladium. This reaction is ubiquitous due to its widespread utility in coupling reactions and allied applications in synthesis. The attraction of borylation in organic synthesis has been attributed to moderate conditions associated with the reactions and tolerance to different types of functional groups. Their applications spread across pharmaceutical medical agric Read More
Wet Air Oxidation of Phenol on Oxides of Fe(III), Mn(IV), Ti(IV) and Goethite
Apr 2022
Article
Source:
Current Catalysis
11,
pp 71
- 81
(2022)
Background: Phenol and its derivatives exist in water bodies due to the discharge of polluted wastewater from industrial agricultural and domestic activities into water bodies. Various industries like pharmaceutical petrochemical and coal processing industries discharge phenolic compounds into water bodies. Phenol and substituted phenols are quite toxic to humans. Objective: Oxidative destruction of phenol in water was carried out at ambient tempera Read More
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