Nature Catalysis
This journal brings together researchers from across all chemistry and related fields, publishing work on homogeneous catalysis, heterogeneous catalysis, and biocatalysts, incorporating both fundamental and applied studies.
Novel photocatalysts result from the synergy between plasmonic and catalytic metals. Understanding their underlying operating principles is necessary and we provide solid evidence on the major role of the intense electric fields when energising the catalytic centers using 2D supercrystals
Selective 1,3-butadiene production from acetylene using partially oxidized copper catalysts
1,3-butadiene, the key component in making synthetic rubbers, is usually produced as a by-product from the thermocatalytic cracking of naphtha. We have found that 1,3-butadiene can be produced with selectivities of up to 93 % via the environmentally sustainable electrolysis of acetylene.
Iridium nitrenoid-enabled arene C−H functionalization
Direct arene C−H functionalization via nucleophilic aromatic substitution remains a challenging task. Here we report an iridium nitrenoid-catalysed arene C−H functionalization strategy, making use of readily available aryl azides as electrophiles to react with different nucleophiles.
Innovations in Acetylene Semi-Hydrogenation Catalysts with Barrier-Less Activation Energy
Step into the world of catalyst design for ethylene production! With polyethylene demand soaring, ensuring pure ethylene streams is critical. Join us on this exciting journey as we explore the vital role of catalysts in meeting demand and optimizing production.
In situ observation of ligand-induced electrocatalytic microenvironment formation at the nanometer scale
We probed a bias-induced ligand-assisted formation of an electrochemical microenvironment at the nanometer scale using in situ nano-FTIR and Raman spectroscopies.