Scheme2.Mechanistic experiments:a)nanoparticle formation in the hydrogenation of 1-octene;b)ring-opening of radical probe;c)protonation and d) deuteration of dianionic intermediate from electron transfer with triphenylethylene;e)catalytic isomerization of 1-dodecene.
In one word, how would you describe your research?Reducing!O ur manuscript investigates the reduction of sterically demanding alkenes to alkanes using dihydrogen. Ah ighly reduced nickelate complex served as ap re-catalyst for the generation of nickel nanoparticles, which catalyze this challenging reaction. The investigation of the catalytic properties of such low-oxidation state metalate anions is as pecialty in our research groups. Such complexes have phenomenal potential for reductive catalysis.
A highly‐reduced olefin nickelate complex has been used as a catalyst precursor of the hydrogenation of sterically hindered olefins. The cover image shows how the pre‐catalyst is converted into catalytically active nickel nanoparticles, which were characterized by transmission electron microscopy. The catalytic potential of these particles is demonstrated by the hydrogenation of 1,1′,2‐triphenylethylene under mild conditions (cover design: Julia Leitl). More information can be found in the Communication by R. Wolf et al. on page 6113.
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