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After more than 200 years of history of organic chemistry, in this issue of Chem Catalysis, Grela and co-workers describe the chemo- and stereo-selectivity of the semi-hydrogenation of alkynes with formic acid as a hydrogen source by means of the combination of an iridium metal center with an asymmetric phosphine.

In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Shen and coworkers report a photoredox-catalyzed divergent radical alkylation of α-CF3-olefins through a juidicious choice of photocatalysts with suitable reduction potentials, delivering a series of gem-difluoroalkenes and trifluoromethyl alkanes from α-CF3 olefins. The use of hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP) as an additive is important to the selective construction of

In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Wang et al. proposed a new approach by incorporating CdO quantum dots (QDs) to CdS surface by partial oxidation of CdS surface. The catalyst demonstrates efficient biomass reforming to CO by the promotion of separation of electrons and holes at the CdO-QDs/CdS intimate heterojunction.

Designing efficient metal-free electrocatalysts for the synthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) requires precisely identifying the reaction mechanism. Reporting in Matter, Lin and co-workers showcase the role of edges by using molecular nanocarbon models. Time-resolved spectroscopy, combined with simulation studies and kinetic isotope experiments, indicates that the rate-determining step is the formation

The supported bimetallic catalysts with well-defined structure play a crucial role in heterogeneous catalytic reactions. Recently in Cell Reports Physical Science, Chen et al. developed an atomically stepwise assembly approach to synthesize multinuclear metal catalysts of tunable electronic structure and further demonstrated their high catalytic performance in the model “click” reaction.

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High entropy oxides (HEOs) have attracted wide interest for chemical catalysis owing to abundant active sites, adjustable specific surface area, stable crystal structure, extraordinary geometric compatibility, and unique electronic balance factors, exhibiting huge potential value for commercial exploitation. Here, the recent progress and current challenges of HEOs from the typical synthetic strategies

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Green electrons can be used in the synthesis of biomass-derived chemicals. In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Chan and co-workers provide new insights into the Kolbe reaction, which electrocatalytically produces alkanes from carboxylic acids, such as acetic acid. They resolve a debate regarding the origin of an inflection zone in the current-potential curve.

In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Gohari-Bajestani et al. report on novel Fe-Co oxyfluoride catalysts that are able to surpass the state-of-the-art catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction. Experimental and computational data suggest a cooperative effect between the Fe and Co metal sites responsible for the high catalytic activity.

The improvement of photocatalysts’ performance is one of the hottest research topics nowadays. In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Fornasiero, Naldoni, and colleagues propose a promising design strategy for enhancing photocatalytic activity via the formation of engineered defects in brookite titania nanorods for substrate-specific oxidation reactions.

In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Yoon and colleagues report a cobalt (Co) single-atom catalyst anchored on highly crystalline V2O5·nH2O nanobelts by template-assisted synthesis, and it exhibits a stable oxygen evolution performance (over 450 h) in Zn-air batteries due to efficient lattice confinement to isolated Co atoms with strong oxygen-coordinated ability.

Conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) to aromatics is a promising means of consumption of CO2 and assists the goal of carbon neutrality. In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Yuan and co-workers report the synthesis of ethylbenzene and propylbenzene from CO2 by precise control of C–C coupling and subsequent alkylation.

The rational design of a novel catalytic system for the directional transformation of CO2 into a single product is the key factor for the industrial application of this carbon resource but is challenging. Recently in Chem, Fan and co-workers manufactured a new bifunctional catalyst, Cr2O3(SG)/H-SAPO-34, for highly selective ethene production via a CO2 hydrogenation strategy. Benefiting from the precisely

Electrochemical conversion of CO to C2 products with high selectivity and efficiency remains a major challenge. In March’s issue of the Journal of the American Chemical Society, Chu and Surendranath reported that aprotic solvent-based electrolytes are more effective at converting CO to C2 products compare to aqueous electrolytes.

In a recent Nature Communications publication, Zhang et al. demonstrated a new black indium oxide photothermal catalyst capable of converting carbon dioxide to methanol under solar irradiation at ambient pressure. The catalyst shows remarkable selectivity toward methanol formation over carbon monoxide, overcoming limitations for such reactions.

In this Activity article, Haohong Duan (associate professor at Tsinghua University) and Feng Wang (professor at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics) introduce the electrocatalytic strategy for biomass valorization and discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with its practical applications.

The creation and precise analysis of novel Fe-N-C atomic architecture with an optimal electronic structure are important for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) electrocatalysis. In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Li’s group reports a class of square-pyramidal Fe-N4 active sites with superior ORR performance derived from two-tier fine-tuning of the electronic structure via well-characterized defect-modulated

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In this Activity article, Feng Wang (professor at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics) and Haohong Duan (associate professor at Tsinghua University) discuss the opportunities for photocatalytic biomass conversion and look at future directions associated with the practical applications.

In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Wang et al. report high-performance CoMnAl/HZSM-5 bifunctional catalysts for application in the transformation of syngas to aromatics. The versatile HZSM-5@silicalite-1 zeolites, with a hollow nanostructure and a scaly shell, were fabricated to regulate the selective synthesis of aromatic products, especially para-xylene.

In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Molander and co-workers report the visible-light photoactivation of electron donor-acceptor (EDA) complexes formed between thianthrenium and sodium sulfinate derivatives to generate sulfone-containing compounds in moderate to good yields. This approach can be used for late-stage functionalization and enables the retention of halide handles.

Designing efficient electrocatalytic structures requires reliable guidelines. For this purpose, experimental approaches for the characterization of model electrodes in operando conditions are valuable. Reporting in Joule, Agnoli et al. showcase the determination of site-specific reaction onset potentials and Tafel slopes by using electrochemical scanning tunneling microscopy.

In the inaugural issue of Tetrahedron Chem, Liu, Wei, and Shi describe a photoredox catalyzed variant of the Cloke-Wilson rearrangement featuring the ring-opening and interrupted recyclization of cyclopropyl ketones by intramolecular nucleophilic attack with an indole moiety, thus leading to unique macrocyclic frameworks.

A one-pot method for converting paraffinic hydrocarbons into versatile synthetic intermediates has been a long-standing goal in chemical catalysis research. In March’s issue of the Journal of the American Chemical Society, Minteer and co-workers report an electrochemically driven enzymatic cascade capable of producing imines from unactivated alkanes.

In a recent issue of Cell Reports Physical Science, Rorrer et al. describe β-ketoadipic acid synthesis by an engineered Pseudomonas putida KT2440 strain and its incorporation in a nylon-6,6 analog. Physical properties, molecular dynamics simulations, techno-economics, and supply chain modeling corroborate its potential as a building block for biobased polymers.