Issue 23, 2020

Graphene-based carbocatalysts for carbon–carbon bond formation

Abstract

Organic transformations are usually catalyzed by metal-based catalysts. In contrast, metal-free catalysts have attracted considerable attention from the viewpoint of sustainability and safety. Among the studies in metal-free catalysis, graphene-based materials have been introduced in the reactions that are usually catalyzed by transition metal catalysts. This review covers the literature (up to the beginning of April 2020) on the use of graphene and its derivatives as carbocatalysts for C–C bond-forming reactions, which are one of the fundamental reactions in organic syntheses. Besides, mechanistic studies are included for the rational understanding of the catalysis. Graphene has significant potential in the field of metal-free catalysis because of the fine-tunable potential of the structure, high stability and durability, and no metal contamination, making it a next-generation candidate material in catalysis.

Graphical abstract: Graphene-based carbocatalysts for carbon–carbon bond formation

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
15 apr 2020
Accepted
12 mei 2020
First published
18 mei 2020

Nanoscale, 2020,12, 12210-12227

Author version available

Graphene-based carbocatalysts for carbon–carbon bond formation

M. S. Ahmad and Y. Nishina, Nanoscale, 2020, 12, 12210 DOI: 10.1039/D0NR02984J

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