Can a single catalyst perform more than one ‘type’ of reaction? If we consider traditional design of catalysts, then the answer would probably be ‘no’. However, with the advancement of catalyst design concepts, chemists have been able to demonstrate the above task, thanks to ‘stimuli-switchable bifunctional catalysts’. Within the nascent research area of ‘artificial switchable catalysis’, this new type of system offers the potential to achieve complex functions which are otherwise difficult or impossible. This Synpacts article highlights the rise of these new-generation catalysts. 1 Introduction 2 Key Advances 3 Conclusion

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刺激控制的可切换双功能催化剂的出现

单一催化剂能否进行不止一种“类型”的反应？如果我们考虑催化剂的传统设计，那么答案可能是否定的。然而，随着催化剂设计概念的进步，化学家已经能够证明上述任务，这要归功于“刺激可切换的双功能催化剂”。在“人工可切换催化”这一新兴研究领域内，这种新型系统提供了实现复杂功能的潜力，而这些功能在其他方面是困难的或不可能的。Synpacts 的这篇文章重点介绍了这些新一代催化剂的兴起。1 简介 2 主要进展 3 结论