Homogeneous Hydrogenation: Colloids – Hydrogenation with Noble Metal Nanoparticles

Zwitterionic amidinates as effective ligands for platinum nanoparticle hydrogenation catalysts

“…1 In particular, MNPs have a high catalytic activity in some specific transformations like hydrogenation, polymerization, oxidation and C–C coupling reactions. 2 Their high potential in catalysis arises from their particular electronic configuration and large surface area, and the potential to combine the advantages of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts. The stability and activity of MNPs are strongly influenced by the ligands used as stabilizers, which are able to modify their surface properties.…”

Recent Advances in Noble Metal Nanocatalysts for Suzuki and Heck Cross-Coupling Reactions

“…Numerous review articles have been written on the use for many different types of organic and inorganic reactions of noble metal nanoparticles suspended in colloidal solutions as well as those adsorbed onto different supports as catalysts. Some types of traditional nanocatalysts include noble metal nanoparticles in colloidal solutions [ 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 ], those adsorbed onto bulk supports [ 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 ], and lithographically fabricated arrays of nanocatalysts [ 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 ]. There are numerous articles related to using noble metal nanoparticles as catalysts for the Suzuki and Heck cross-coupling reactions.…”

Synthesis of Bipyridine‐Stabilized Rhodium Nanoparticles in Non‐Aqueous Ionic Liquids: A New Efficient Approach for Arene Hydrogenation with Nanocatalysts

“…[1,2] The development of soluble species as highly active nanocatalysts has been the focus of considerable effort and several groups have significantly contributed to this central field. [3--5] The main advantage of nanospecies in catalysis is related to their small size leading to high surface/volume ratios and consequently high numbers of potential active sites.…”