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.
Stereoselective conjugate cyanation of enals by combining photoredox and organocatalysis
By combining asymmetric organocatalysis and photoredox catalysis, we report an “umpolung” strategy for the first enantioselective β-cyanation of enals without formation of cyanohydrin. This strategy also enabled asymmetric formation of 1,6-dicarbonyl compounds through cross-electrophile coupling.
Long-chain hydrocarbons from carbon dioxide using polarized nickel electrocatalysts
Until now, only copper catalysts possessed a distinctive feature: the ability to form multicarbon products at appreciable rates. Copper is not alone anymore. We discovered that polarized nickel enables C1 to C6 hydrocarbons via a Fischer-Tropsch-like mechanism with selectivities up to 6.5% for C3+.
Acidic CO2RR Employing Bimetallic Catalysts Increases the Carbon Utilization Efficiency in CO2 Electrolysis
With growing interest in the upgrade of CO2 to valuable chemicals, the present-day problem of low carbon utilization – the result of carbonate formation – is attracting ever-increasing attention. We develop a new electrocatalyst that works well in acid, improving the activity in CO2RR.
