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In this Activity article, Shenlong Zhao (professor at the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology), Lei Du (associate professor at Guangzhou University), Siyu Ye (professor at Guangzhou University and vice chair and chief technology officer at SinoHykey), and their collaborators exchange their views on the recent progress of, insights into, and applications of key materials for proton-exchange

In this Activity article, Lei Du (associate professor at Guangzhou University), Siyu Ye (professor at Guangzhou University and vice chair and chief technology officer at SinoHykey), Shenlong Zhao (professor at the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology), and their collaborators discuss the challenges and opportunities of key materials for proton-exchange membrane (PEM) water splitting from

In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Sytniczuk, Kajetanowicz, and Grela report on sterically tuned cyclic(alkyl)(amino)carbene (CAAC) ligands to protect the requisite Ru-methylidene ([Ru]=CH2) intermediate present during the ethenolysis of renewable fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs). Surprising structural characteristics of the Ru-CAAC complexes result in a turnover number of up to 740,000 and sub-ppm catalyst

The commercial catalysts currently used to mitigate NOx emissions from diesel vehicles are based on copper-exchanged zeolites with the CHA and AEI structures. In this issue of Chem Catalysis, DeLuca et al. investigate how zeolite framework topology affects catalyst performance, providing new strategies for the design of improved materials.

In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Fañanás-Mastral and co-workers report on the development of desymmetrization of meso-dibromocycloalkenes by using a copper-catalyzed borylative coupling with alkynes via a catalytically generated boron-substituted alkenylcopper intermediate. This transformation gives access to a wide range of chiral cycloalkenes featuring stereodefined alkenyl boronate and bromide functionalities

In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Karabencheva-Christova and co-workers report the mechanistic elucidation of fat-mass and obesity-associated enzyme (FTO). Through comprehensive computational analysis, the FTO-catalyzed demethylation pathway and mechanism are examined. Additionally, how key mutations affect enzyme catalysis is also investigated.

Recently in Science, Yang and co-workers reported a novel biocatalytic method to access valuable noncanonical amino acids (ncAAs) in a single operation. This unique reaction mode that was previously not known in biochemistry and organic chemistry was realized through the synergistic merger of photoredox catalysis and pyridoxal 5′-phosphate (PLP) biocatalysis.

Chlorine evolution reaction (CER) is the heart of the chlor-alkali process. A pivotal prerequisite for enabling cost-effective and eco-friendly chemical synthesis lies in the proficiency of CER electrocatalyst. Recent significant research by Cho et al. introduces platinum single-atom catalysts, illuminating a promising path to enhance the catalytic activity of CER.

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Controlling the structure of electrocatalysts by using simple synthesis methods is a long-term goal of the catalysis and materials science communities. In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Chen et al. describe how the concentration of OH− in solution directs the synthesis of single-crystal bimetallic kolwezite toward 2D nanosheets and 1D nanorods.

The conversion of CO2 into aromatics with high carbon utilization is a highly desirable but challenging process. In the July issue of Chem Catalysis, Liu and co-workers explore the conversion of CO2 with chloromethane to aromatics by using a H-ZSM-5 catalyst, where the intermediates lactone and cyclopentenone play a crucial role.

In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Shi and co-workers describe the synthesis and olefin metathesis activity of ruthenium complexes with chelating benzylidene-triazole ligands. Catalyst decomposition is slow at up to 80°C, which enables challenging catalytic reactions, including cross-metathesis of trans-alkenes and macrocycle synthesis by dynamic covalent chemistry.

Reporting in this issue of Chem Catalysis, Zhan and co-workers have designed N-Co3O4/Pt nanocatalysts by using ZIF-67 nanocubes as self-sacrificing templates for CO oxidation via a water-promoting effect. They mechanistically studied the catalytic reaction of CO oxidation via diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) and density functional theory (DFT) calculations.

Efficient charge separation and high intrinsic catalytic activity are two pivotal factors for high-performance photocatalysis. In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Zheng and co-workers developed an ingenious subsurface engineering of two-dimensional hexagonal ZnIn2S4, significantly promoting the electron transfer dynamics and overall efficiency of photocatalytic water splitting.

In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Ma et al. describe a general synthesis of various primary amines over a novel single cobalt atom catalyst anchored by divacancy sites on the graphene-shelled layers. The advantages, in terms of operational simplicity, high stability, and an easily recyclable and cost-effective nature, benefit further industrial applications.

In this issue of Chem Catalysis, De Bruin, Reek, Roithová, and co-workers describe the cobalt-catalyzed nitrene transfer reaction to styrene in water, leading to either aziridine (from nitrene transfer) or epoxide (from metallonitrene hydrolysis and oxo transfer). Full control of selectivity depends on the reaction medium.

In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Yong Wang and co-workers developed a tandem catalytic strategy and demonstrated that the dehydrogenated peroxycarboximidic acid derived from 3-cyanopyridine is the crucial reactive oxygen species (ROS) for highly selective olefin epoxidation with integrated production of nicotinamide derivatives.

Kinetic challenges in electrochemical CO reduction reaction (CORR) arise from high activation barriers caused by dipole-dipole repulsion between adsorbed CO species. Lattice-strain engineering of nanocatalysts can modulate catalyst performance by influencing the interaction between catalyst surfaces and reactants. In the August issue of Chem, Ma et al. demonstrate precise control of lattice strain

Developing rechargeable batteries that simultaneously produce valuable chemicals could enhance cost-effectiveness and sustainability. Recently in Angewandte Chemie, Duan and co-workers proposed a novel integration of electricity storage and generation with furfuryl alcohol and furoic acid production from furfural by leveraging the capabilities of a bifunctional Rh1Cu alloy and a Co0.2Ni0.8(OH)2 redox

Since the P=O bond is thermodynamically inert, reducing phosphine oxides to phosphines is notoriously challenging. This preview highlights the recent findings of Xue et al., who describe, through thermodynamic and mechanistic investigation, a novel synthetic pathway for reducing phosphine oxide by employing isodesmic reactions without stoichiometric activators.

In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Wu et al. have designed a novel bifunctional catalyst that can be used as a Li-O2 battery cathode. It delivers a low mid-capacity overpotential of 0.78 V for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) at 500 mAh/g with over 200 cycles. This work provides inspiration for the design of bifunctional catalysts and elucidates the critical role

In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Wang et al. have constructed a mechanically driven triboelectric plasma jet system for artificial nitrogen fixation, achieving a superior fixation performance at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. The dominant mechanism for nitrogen fixation in this work is attributed to the vibrationally excited dissociation process.

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In this Activity article, Peng He (researcher at Synfuels China and the Institute of Coal Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences) and Lichen Liu (assistant professor at Tsinghua University) exchange views from industrial and academic perspectives on the sustainable utilization of alkane resources during the transition period from the current energy landscape established on fossil fuels to the

In this Activity article, Lichen Liu (assistant professor at Tsinghua University) and Peng He (researcher at Synfuels China and the Institute of Coal Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences) exchange views from academic and industrial perspectives on the new development trends of efficient catalytic processes for sustainable utilization of alkane resources in the context of a carbon-neutral society

Proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers are a promising technology for sustainable hydrogen production. Unfortunately, designing catalysts for these electrolyzers is challenging because of the harsh corrosive environments. This preview describes a novel strategy by Huang et al. to enhance the structural stability of water oxidation catalysts in acidic media, a step closer to sustainable hydrogen

In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Huang and co-workers report a Pd-catalyzed stereodivergent [4 + 2] annulation of alkylidene pyrazolones with vinyl benzoxazinanones via ligand regulation, synthesizing an array of [6.5]-spiropyrazolones bearing three contiguous stereocenters with high yields and stereoselectivities. The origin of this stereodivergent annulation process was revealed by DFT calculation

Reporting in Cell Reports Physical Science, Ding and co-workers have discovered higher CO conversion and fuel selectivity in a yolk-shell catalyst (Co-Mn@SiO2) as a result of closer nanoparticle contact than atom-doping and separated nanoparticles in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS). This research advances the development of high-performance FTS catalysts by controlling promoter-active-site intimacy

The development of a robust platform that could functionalize stable silicon feedstocks in a programmable and on-demand fashion is in high demand. Recently in Nature Chemistry, Wu and co-workers reported a hydrogen-atom-transfer photocatalysis for the stepwise functionalization of multihydrosilanes and showed that it is suitable for the on-demand preparation of multisubstituted organosilanes with high

Plastics have become integral parts of modern life, but the indiscriminate disposal of non-biodegradable plastic waste has created an environmental crisis worldwide. In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Luca and co-workers report a groundbreaking, organocatalyzed electroreductive approach to depolymerizing polyethylene terephthalate back to its monomers ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid.