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Polyoxometalate-modified reduced graphene oxide foam as a monolith reactor for efficient flow catalysis of epoxide ring-opening reactions

Continuous flow catalysis has been attracting significant interest due to its remarkable advantages over traditional batch reactions. In this work, a facile and broad-spectrum hydrothermal approach has been developed to construct polyoxometalate-modified reduced graphene oxide (POM@rGO) foam, which worked as a monolith reactor for efficient continuous flow catalysis of epoxide ring-opening reactions. The porous structures of rGO foam allow the high dispersion of the POM catalyst onto the substrate through electrostatic interactions. Specifically, a phosphotungstic acid (H3PW12O40, denoted as PW12)-modified rGO (PW12@rGO) monolith reactor exhibits remarkable catalytic activity and durability towards epoxide ring-opening reactions with alcohols, achieving 99% conversion and 92% selectivity for the methanolysis product in 10 min under ambient conditions without stirring. Notably, while coupling with a micro-injection pump, such PW12@rGO foam can work as an efficient continuous flow reactor towards methanolysis of styrene oxide for 38 h with 99% conversion and over 90% selectivity, reaching a turnover number (TON) as high as 28?044.

Cross-linked poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone)-titanium tetrachloride complex: A novel stable solid TiCl4 equivalent as a recyclable polymeric Lewis acid catalyst for regioselective ring-opening alcoholysis of epoxides

Cross-linked poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone) resin beads were prepared as macromolecular ligand precursors by suspension copolymerization of N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone and N,N′-methylenebisacrylamide (MBA) as a crosslinking agent in water. Subsequently, the resulting polymer carrier precursor was readily combined with titanium tetrachloride to form a stable polymeric coordination complex (PNVP/TiCl4), and this novel stable TiCl4 equivalent evaluated as a heterogeneous and reusable solid Lewis acid catalyst for the regio-and stereoselective nucleophilic ring opening of various epoxides with various alcohols to prepare β-alkoxy alcohols in excellent yields without generating any waste. The MBA-cross-linked PNVP and resultant catalyst were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT–IR), field-emission scanning electron microscope (FE–SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), inductively coupled plasma (ICP), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) techniques. Moreover, the catalyst is very stable, easily separated, and reused at least five times without significant loss of activity. In terms of scope, yields, the amount of catalyst used, and reaction time, the PNVP-TiCl4 complex catalyst is an improvement over previously reported heterogeneous catalysts for ring opening of epoxides methods. Further, the experimental outcome revealed that using the copolymer beads as carriers with a high percentage of crosslinking and the high mesh size leads had an adverse effect on the reaction rate.

Ship-in-bottle preparation of multi-SO3H functionalized ionic liquid@MIL-100(Fe) for acid-catalyzed ring-opening of epoxides

The fact that the homogeneous acid catalysts are usually separated difficulty than heterogeneous catalysts from the reaction media, the opportunity to combine the advantages of both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic systems by immobilizing ILs within the pores of a porous solid support host is an alternative method. In this research, a multi-SO3H functionalized ionic liquid derived from hexamethylenetetramine (HMTA) and 1,3-propane sultone was entrapped inside the pores of MIL-100(Fe) through the ship-in-bottle method and utilized for heterogeneous acid-catalyzed ring-opening of epoxides under solvent-free conditions. The physicochemical properties of prepared catalyst were fully elucidated by various methods. FT-IR spectroscopy and elemental analysis approved the successful incorporation of modified groups within the MIL-100(Fe) cavities. The concentration of acid sites was measured via the acid–base titration which exhibited the 0.9?mmol/g H+ in the catalyst structure. Also, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) profile showed the loosing of modified groups at 300–600°C. Moreover, X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis showed that the MIL-100(Fe) structure was retained after modification and nitrogen adsorption–desorption analysis (BET method) manifested the decrease in surface area caused by incorporation of ionic liquid. The fabricated catalyst exhibited high catalytic efficiency in methanolysis of styrene oxide (99% conversion in 3?h) under ambient conditions and used without a substantial drop in product yield in further rounds.

MBA-cross-linked poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone)/ferric chloride macromolecular coordination complex as a novel and recyclable Lewis acid catalyst: Synthesis, characterization, and performance toward for regioselective ring-opening alcoholysis of epoxides

A novel macromolecular-metal coordination complex, MBA-cross-linked PNVP/FeCl3 material was fabricated by immobilization of water intolerant ferric chloride onto the porous cross-linked poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) carrier beads as a macromolecular ligand or carrier which was prepared by suspension free-radical copolymerization of N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone (NVP) and N,N′-methylene bis-acrylamide (MBA) as a crosslinking agent in water. The obtained PNVP/FeCl3 was characterized by UV/vis and FT-IR spectroscopies, TGA, FE-SEM, EDX, and ICP techniques. This heterogenized version of ferric chloride is a convenient and safe alternative to highly water intolerant ferric chloride. The catalytic performance of (PNVP/FeCl3) as an efficient and recyclable polymeric Lewis acid catalyst was appropriately probed in the regio-and stereoselective nucleophilic ring opening of various epoxides with various alcohols in excellent yields with TOF up to 182.48 h?1 without generating any waste. The activity data indicate that this heterogeneous catalyst is very active and could be easily recovered, and reused at least six times without appreciable loss of activity indicating its stability under experimental conditions.

A new Br?nsted acid MIL-101(Cr) catalyst by tandem post-functionalization; synthesis and its catalytic application

A new heterogeneous Br?nsted solid acid catalyst was prepared by tandem post-functionalization of MIL-101(Cr) and utilized for acetic acid esterification and alcoholysis of epoxides under solvent-free conditions. First, MIL-101(Cr) was functionalized with pyrazine to achieve MIL-101(Cr)-Pyz. Afterwards, the nucleophilic reaction of MIL-101(Cr)-Pyz with 1,3-propane sultone and next acidification with diluted sulfuric acid gave MIL-101(Cr)-Pyz-RSO3H Br?nsted solid acid catalyst. Various characterization methods such as Fourier transformation infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), elemental analysis (CHNS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersiveX-ray(EDX) spectroscopy, thermal analysis (TGA/DTA), acid–base titration, and N2 adsorption/desorption analysis were employed to fully characterize the prepared catalyst. The catalyst showed high activity compared to unmodified MIL-101(Cr) in both catalytic acetic acid esterification and alcoholysis of epoxides. It can also be readily isolated from the reaction mixture and reused three times without major decrease in its activity.

Fiber-supported Fe(iii) complex catalyst in spinning basket reactor for cleaner ring-opening of epoxides with alcohols

Herein, a newly designed fiber-supported iron catalyst was successfully synthesized by rooting diamine ligands into the surface layer of commercially available polyacrylonitrile fiber and then utilizing the diamine groups to immobilize Fe(iii) ions for heterogeneous catalytic ring-opening reactions. The resulting materials were characterized and observed in detail by elemental analysis, mechanical properties, FTIR spectroscopy and morphology during both the preparation and the utilization processes. Moreover, the fiber catalyst was used in the spinning basket reactor-mediated ring-opening of various epoxides by a series of alcohols under mild reaction conditions, giving good to quantitative yields of the corresponding β-alkoxy alcohols. In addition, the fiber catalyst in the impellers of the agitation system was shown to be reusable multiple times without leaching of the Fe(iii) ions, and when stored on the shelf remained equally active for at least three months. Furthermore, the catalytic system was convenient and effective for scaling-up experiments and thereby has prospects in industrial applications.

Exposing the Delocalized Cu?S π Bonds on the Au24Cu6(SPhtBu)22 Nanocluster and Its Application in Ring-Opening Reactions

Bimetallic nanomaterials are of major importance in catalysis. A Au-Cu bimetallic nanocluster was synthesized that is effective in catalyzing the epoxide ring-opening reaction. The catalyst was analyzed by SCXRD and ESI-MS and found to be Au24Cu6(SPhtBu)22 (Au24Cu6 for short). Six copper atoms exclusively occupy the surface positions in two groups with three atoms for each, and each group was bonded with three thiolate ligands to give a planar motif reminiscent of a benzene ring. In the epoxide-ring opening reaction, Au24Cu6 exhibited superior catalytic activity compared to other homometallic and Au-Cu alloy NCs, such as Au25 and Au38?xCux. Control experiments and DFT calculations revealed that the π conjugation among the Cu?S bonds played a pivotal role. This study demonstrates a unique π conjugation established among the Cu?S bonds as a critical structural motif in the nanocluster, which facilitates the catalysis of a ring-opening reaction.

Enhancement of catalytic activity by homo-dispersing S2O82–-Fe2O3 nanoparticles on SBA-15 through ultrasonic adsorption

Mesoporous superacids S2O82–-Fe2O3/SBA-15 (SFS) with active nanoparticles are prepared by ultrasonic adsorption method. This method is adopted to ensure a homo-dispersed nanoparticle active phase, large specific surface area and many acidic sites. Compared with bulk S2O82–-Fe2O3, Br?nsted acid catalysts and other reported catalysts, SFS with an Fe2O3 loading of 30% (SFS-30) exhibits an outstanding activity in the probe reaction of alcoholysis of styrene oxide by methanol with 100% yield. Moreover, SFS-30 also shows a more excellent catalytic performance than bulk S2O82–-Fe2O3 towards the alcoholysis of other ROHs (R = C2H5-C4H9). Lewis and Br?nsted acid sites on the SFS-30 surfaces are confirmed by pyridine adsorbed infrared spectra. The highly efficient catalytic activity of SFS-30 may be attributed to the synergistic effect from the nano-effect of S2O82–-Fe2O3 nanoparticles and the mesostructure of SBA-15. Finally, SFS-30 shows a good catalytic reusability, providing an 84.1% yield after seven catalytic cycles.

A highly efficient protocol for regioselective ring-opening of epoxides with alcohols, water, acetic acid, and acetic anhydride catalyzed by SbF3

SbF3as an efficient catalyst has been used for regioselective alcoholysis, acetolysis and hydrolysis of epoxides to the corresponding β-alkoxy, β-acetoxy alcohols, and 1,2-diols in high to excellent yields. This study also represents a convenient synthesis of vic-diacetates from ring-opening of epoxides with acetic anhydride.

Aniline-terephthalaldehyde resin p-toluenesulfonate (ATRT) as a highly efficient and reusable catalyst for alcoholysis, hydrolysis, and acetolysis of epoxides

Alcoholysis, hydrolysis, and acetolysis of epoxides were carried out in the presence of a catalytic amount of aniline-terephthalaldehyde resin p-toluenesulfonate (ATRT) to give the corresponding β-substituted alcohols in good yields. Alcoholysis and hydrolysis of epoxides catalyzed by ATRT proceeded faster than those by pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate (PPTS).