Issue 15, 2021

Solid-state NMR studies of internuclear correlations for characterizing catalytic materials

Abstract

Understanding the nature of heterogeneous catalysts is critical for the rational design of highly active catalysts, which necessitates in-depth characterization of the structure and properties of catalysts as well as reaction mechanisms. Solid-state NMR correlation spectroscopy is becoming increasingly recognized as a powerful tool in the study of catalysts and catalytic reactions because of its capability to provide atomic-level insights into the structure, interaction and dynamics of molecules by establishing connectivity and proximity between the same or distinct nuclei. This tutorial review focuses on the fundamentals and state-of-the-art applications of solid-state NMR correlation techniques to structural characterization of catalytic materials including zeolites, metal oxides, organometallic complexes and MOFs as well as relevant studies regarding synthesis, synergistic catalysis, host–guest interactions and reaction mechanisms. Various correlation NMR methods that have been employed to address the challenging issues in heterogeneous catalysis are highlighted. This review concludes with outlooks on the promising applications and potential developments of solid-state NMR correlation spectroscopy in catalytic materials.

Graphical abstract: Solid-state NMR studies of internuclear correlations for characterizing catalytic materials

Article information

Article type
Tutorial Review
Submitted
06 Mar 2021
First published
11 Jun 2021

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2021,50, 8382-8399

Solid-state NMR studies of internuclear correlations for characterizing catalytic materials

G. Qi, Q. Wang, J. Xu and F. Deng, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2021, 50, 8382 DOI: 10.1039/D0CS01130D

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