Themed collection Catalysis for sustainable development
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Reduction of sugar derivatives to valuable chemicals: utilization of asymmetric carbons
Recent progress on non-furfural routes from sugar derivatives to valuable chemicals including chiral chemicals was reviewed.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2020,10, 3805-3824
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CY00654H
Photoelectrochemical solar fuels from carbon dioxide, water and sunlight
It is science, not magic. Solar fuels can be obtained from sunlight, water and carbon dioxide.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2020,10, 1967-1974
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CY02606A
Recent progress with electrocatalysts for urea electrolysis in alkaline media for energy-saving hydrogen production
Urea electrolysis is a promising energy-saving avenue for hydrogen production owing to the low cell voltage, wastewater remediation and abundant electrocatalysts.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2020,10, 1567-1581
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CY02618E
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A comprehensive and critical review of the recent progress in electrocatalysts for the ethanol oxidation reaction
This review gives a broad vision of the current progress of transition metals and noble metal based electrocatalysts for ethanol oxidation reaction.
RSC Adv., 2021,11, 16768-16804
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1RA01841H
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Copper-free Sonogashira cross-coupling reactions: an overview
The Sonogashira reaction is a cross-coupling reaction of a vinyl or aryl halide with a terminal alkyne to form a C–C bond.
RSC Adv., 2021,11, 6885-6925
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA10575A
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Catalytic conversion of ethane to valuable products through non-oxidative dehydrogenation and dehydroaromatization
This review examines the catalytic ethane dehydrogenation and dehydroaromatization in terms of characteristics of active sites and their reaction mechanisms.
RSC Adv., 2020,10, 21427-21453
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA03365K
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Efficient conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to high-value chemicals by chemo- and bio-catalysis
5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a very important versatile platform compound derived from renewable biomass.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 30875-30886
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8RA05308A
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A short review of recent advances in CO2 hydrogenation to hydrocarbons over heterogeneous catalysts
CO2 hydrogenation to hydrocarbons over heterogeneous catalysts.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 7651-7669
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA13546G
CO2 conversion by reverse water gas shift catalysis: comparison of catalysts, mechanisms and their consequences for CO2 conversion to liquid fuels
The reverse water gas shift reaction, its proposed mechanisms, currently used and proposed catalysts and an intensified version of the reaction are evaluated for their abilities to significantly reduced CO2 atmospheric concentration.
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 49675-49691
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA05414E
Recent advances in the application of deep eutectic solvents as sustainable media as well as catalysts in organic reactions
This review highlights the recent advances using deep eutectic solvents (DESs), deep eutectic ionic liquids (DEILs), low-melting mixtures (LMMs) or low transition temperature mixtures (LTTMs) as green media as well as catalysts in organic reactions.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 48675-48704
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA05746A
Recent advances in methanation catalysts for the production of synthetic natural gas
This review summarizes the recent progress in methanation catalysts for SNG production, which will provide insights for future catalysts design.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 22759-22776
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA16114A
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Aromatization of ethylene over zeolite-based catalysts
Elucidating the role of metal modification and confined hydrocarbon species in the aromatization of ethylene on zeolite catalysts.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2020,10, 2774-2785
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CY02108F
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Fabrication of CS/GA/RGO/Pd composite hydrogels for highly efficient catalytic reduction of organic pollutants
New functional CS/GA/RGO/Pd composite hydrogels are prepared via a self-assembly process, demonstrating potential applications in catalysis as well as composite materials.
RSC Adv., 2020,10, 15091-15097
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA01884H
Facile synthesis of a Ru-dispersed N-doped carbon framework catalyst for electrochemical nitrogen reduction
Ru-Dispersed N-doped carbon framework electrocatalysis the nitrogen reduction reaction and produces NH3 under ambient conditions.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2020,10, 1336-1342
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CY02500F
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Efficient electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide by metal-doped β12-borophene monolayers
These new TM–Bβ12 monolayers will display excellent catalytic performance for electroreduction of CO2. Primary reduction product of Sc is CO (overpotential 0.45 V). Primary product Ti–Zn is CH4, and Fe–Bβ12 has 0.45 V overpotential.
RSC Adv., 2019,9, 27710-27719
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9RA04135D
A plasmonic AuPd bimetallic nanoalloy decorated over a GO/LDH hybrid nanocomposite via a green synthesis route for robust Suzuki coupling reactions: a paradigm shift towards a sustainable future
A plasmonic AuPd bimetal-decorated GO/LDH nano-photocatalyst displays encouraging Suzuki coupling performance under visible light illumination.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2019,9, 4678-4692
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CY01085H
Tin modified Nb2O5 as an efficient solid acid catalyst for the catalytic conversion of triose sugars to lactic acid
Edge-sharing octahedral niobium oxides were used efficiently for the conversion of trioses to lactic acid under hydrothermal conditions.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2019,9, 1669-1679
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CY00257J
Hierarchically constructed NiO with improved performance for catalytic transfer hydrogenation of biomass-derived aldehydes
A 3D nanometer-scaled NiO material with urchin-like structure was prepared via a facile route, and served as a highly efficient and durable catalyst for catalytic transfer hydrogenation of bio-based furfural to furfuryl alcohol using 2-propanol as H-donor and solvent.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2019,9, 1289-1300
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8CY02536C
Oligomerization of ethanol-derived propene and isobutene mixtures to transportation fuels: catalyst and process considerations
An important activity/selectivity trade-off occurs at increased olefin oligomerization temperatures. Jet-range product decreases and paraffin formation increases at high oligomerization temperatures.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2019,9, 1117-1131
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8CY02297F
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Catalytic pyrolysis of plastic waste for the production of liquid fuels for engines
Catalytic pyrolysis of waste plastics using low cost binder-free pelletized bentonite clay has been investigated to yield pyrolysis oils as drop-in replacements for commercial liquid fuels such as diesel and gasohol 91.
RSC Adv., 2019,9, 5844-5857
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8RA10058F
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Inductive and electrostatic effects on cobalt porphyrins for heterogeneous electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction
Inductive and electrostatic effects were found to both play important roles for heterogeneous electrocatalytic CO2 reduction on cobalt porphyrins.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2019,9, 974-980
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CY00102F
Elementary kinetics of nitrogen electroreduction to ammonia on late transition metals
Nitrogen reduction reaction barriers calculated by density functional theory quantify NRR activity and selectivity challenges.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2019,9, 174-181
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8CY01845F
About this collection
We are very pleased to present our 10th Anniversary collection on catalysis for sustainable development!Looking back over the last 10 years, we would like to showcase some of the very best articles that have been published in RSC Advances and Catalysis Science & Technology. Many of these papers have been cited hundreds of times, providing valuable advances for further research, and some continue to be among the journal’s most downloaded articles as of today.
We hope you enjoy our 10th Anniversary collection on catalysis for sustainable development!