双介孔硅基材料负载Pd催化剂上甲苯氧化性能的研究

催化氧化技术是挥发性有机物(VOCs)减排与控制的主流技术之一,其关键之处在于高效催化材料的研究与开发,负载型贵金属催化材料由于其低温下优越的VOCs催化氧化性能,受到国内外研究者的广泛关注.对于负载型催化剂而言,载体的性质直接影响活性相的分散,反应物和生成物的扩散与吸脱附,是影响负载型催化剂性能的主要因素.近年来,多级孔结构硅基材料由于具有多级的孔道结构、高比表面积和大的孔体积,逐渐成为VOCs催化氧化材料的研究热点.本文采用溶胶凝胶法和浸渍法制备了系列双介孔结构硅基材料负载Pd催化剂(Pd/BMS-x),通过控制合成过程中氨水的用量以调节催化剂的介孔结构分布. X射线衍射(XRD)结果表明,所合成的Pd/BMS-x催化剂在~2.0°的衍射峰,类似于MCM-41的(100)晶面衍射峰,表明所有的样品均具有有序的介孔结构. N2吸脱附实验表明所有样品的比表面积均高于1000m2/g,孔径分布表明Pd/BMS-30样品为单一介孔结构,而Pd/BMS-5~Pd/BMS-20样品具有2.64 nm以及18–45 nm范围内的双介孔结构,且Pd/BMS-15样品介孔分布较为集中. Pd/BMS-x催化剂上甲苯催化氧化性能测试表明,双介孔结构的Pd/BMS-5~Pd/BMS-20催化剂上甲苯催化氧化活性远高于单一介孔结构的Pd/BMS-30催化剂,表明载体结构对催化剂性能有重要影响.其中, Pd/BMS-15催化剂性能最佳(T90为228°C)且具有较强的稳定性,250°C条件下,反应持续60h催化剂未见明显失活. SEM和TEM结果表明, Pd/BMS-15催化剂中Pd高度分散于载体上,平均粒径在~3 nm左右.而Pd/BMS-30催化剂中Pd颗粒间有明显的团聚,平均粒径在8~17 nm之间.分散度测试表明,单一介孔结构的Pd/BMS-30催化剂, Pd分散度仅为27%,而双介孔结构Pd/BMS-5–Pd/BMS-20催化剂介于39%到69%,其中Pd/BMS-15催化剂中Pd分散度高达69%.与常规单一介孔MCM-41和MCM-48负载Pd催化剂相比,在低空速(42000 h–1)条件下, Pd/BMS-15催化剂上甲苯催化氧化性能与Pd/MCM-41和Pd/MCM-48催化剂相当.高空速(70000h–1)条件下, Pd/BMS-15催化剂的活性远高于单一介孔的Pd/MCM-41和Pd/MCM-48催化剂. Pd/BMS-15催化剂独特的双介孔结构,有利于活性相Pd的分散、反应物的扩散和传输,特别是在高空速条件下,有利于反应物与活性相的接触,提高了材料的氧化反应性能.进一步考察了材料的水热稳定性,将11 vol%的水蒸气引入到反应体系中,测试结果表明水蒸气的加入导致Pd/MCM-41和Pd/MCM-48催化剂的甲苯催化氧化性能显著下降,反应500 min后甲苯转化率分别从100%下降到76%和81%,而对于Pd/BMS-15催化剂,水蒸气的引入并未导致其活性明显下降,从而表明Pd/BMS-15催化材料具有较高的水热稳定性.     

双介孔硅基材料负载Pd催化剂上甲苯氧化性能的研究（英文）

催化氧化技术是挥发性有机物(VOCs)减排与控制的主流技术之一,其关键之处在于高效催化材料的研究与开发,负载型贵金属催化材料由于其低温下优越的VOCs催化氧化性能,受到国内外研究者的广泛关注.对于负载型催化剂而言,载体的性质直接影响活性相的分散,反应物和生成物的扩散与吸脱附,是影响负载型催化剂性能的主要因素.近年来,多级孔结构硅基材料由于具有多级的孔道结构、高比表面积和大的孔体积,逐渐成为VOCs催化氧化材料的研究热点.本文采用溶胶凝胶法和浸渍法制备了系列双介孔结构硅基材料负载Pd催化剂(Pd/BMS-x),通过控制合成过程中氨水的用量以调节催化剂的介孔结构分布.X射线衍射(XRD)结果表明,所合成的Pd/BMS-x催化剂在~2.0°的衍射峰,类似于MCM-41的(100)晶面衍射峰,表明所有的样品均具有有序的介孔结构.N2吸脱附实验表明所有样品的比表面积均高于1000 m2/g,孔径分布表明Pd/BMS-30样品为单一介孔结构,而Pd/BMS-5~Pd/BMS-20样品具有2.64 nm以及18–45 nm范围内的双介孔结构,且Pd/BMS-15样品介孔分布较为集中.Pd/BMS-x催化剂上甲苯催化氧化性能测试表明,双介孔结构的Pd/BMS-5~Pd/BMS-20催化剂上甲苯催化氧化活性远高于单一介孔结构的Pd/BMS-30催化剂,表明载体结构对催化剂性能有重要影响.其中,Pd/BMS-15催化剂性能最佳(T90为228°C)且具有较强的稳定性,250°C条件下,反应持续60 h催化剂未见明显失活.SEM和TEM结果表明,Pd/BMS-15催化剂中Pd高度分散于载体上,平均粒径在~3 nm左右.而Pd/BMS-30催化剂中Pd颗粒间有明显的团聚,平均粒径在8~17 nm之间.分散度测试表明,单一介孔结构的Pd/BMS-30催化剂,Pd分散度仅为27%,而双介孔结构Pd/BMS-5–Pd/BMS-20催化剂介于39%到69%,其中Pd/BMS-15催化剂中Pd分散度高达69%.与常规单一介孔MCM-41和MCM-48负载Pd催化剂相比,在低空速(42000 h–1)条件下,Pd/BMS-15催化剂上甲苯催化氧化性能与Pd/MCM-41和Pd/MCM-48催化剂相当.高空速(70000 h–1)条件下,Pd/BMS-15催化剂的活性远高于单一介孔的Pd/MCM-41和Pd/MCM-48催化剂.Pd/BMS-15催化剂独特的双介孔结构,有利于活性相Pd的分散、反应物的扩散和传输,特别是在高空速条件下,有利于反应物与活性相的接触,提高了材料的氧化反应性能.进一步考察了材料的水热稳定性,将11 vol%的水蒸气引入到反应体系中,测试结果表明水蒸气的加入导致Pd/MCM-41和Pd/MCM-48催化剂的甲苯催化氧化性能显著下降,反应500 min后甲苯转化率分别从100%下降到76%和81%,而对于Pd/BMS-15催化剂,水蒸气的引入并未导致其活性明显下降,从而表明Pd/BMS-15催化材料具有较高的水热稳定性.     

负载TS-1导向剂的介孔材料的合成、表征及催化性能研究

利用浸渍法将TS-1导向剂高度分散在介孔材料MCM-41和SBA-15的表面,制备出一系列在氧化反应中具有高活性的催化材料.对样品的表征显示催化剂保持了介孔的结构,同时具有四配位的钛物种均匀地分散于介孔催化剂的表面.催化结果显示,与钛硅分子筛(TS-1)相比,所制备的催化剂在小分子的氧化反应中表现出相似的活性,在大分子的氧化反应中展示了很高的活性,体现了介孔材料的优越性.     

高性能麦芽糖加氢Ru-B/SBA-15非晶态合金催化剂的制备

以介孔氧化硅(SBA-15)为载体, 采用超声辅助(NH₄)₂RuCl₆浸渍和BH₄^-还原法制备了负载型Ru-B催化剂, 并通过X射线衍射、X光电子能谱、差示扫描量热法和透射电子显微等技术表征了该催化剂.结果表明, 所制得的Ru-B-X/SBA-15催化剂具有非晶态合金结构, 且Ru-B颗粒高分散在SBA-15的孔道中.在液相麦芽糖加氢反应中, 与采用RuCl₃为金属源制得的Ru-B-C/SBA-15相比, Ru-B-X/SBA-15催化剂具有更高的活性, 是非负载型Ru-B-C催化剂的7倍以上, 且能重复套用11次而未发生显著的失活.     

不同结构颗粒对PMMA基复合材料性能影响

采用原位本体聚合法制备PMMA/MCM-41(with template),PMMA/SBA-15(with template),PMMA/SiO2三种复合材料.研究了介孔分子筛MCM-41,SBA-15和SiO2对PMMA复合材料拉伸强度,冲击强度,热稳定性的影响.由于合成介孔分子筛MCM-41,SBA-15时所用的模板剂CTAB和P123分布于孔口处和颗粒表面上,分别与PMMA基体产生物理缠结作用,增加了两者的相容性;且P123(EO20PO70EO20)表面有较大的PO/EO比率,与小分子量的CTAB相比有较强的疏水性,使得PMMA/SBA-15(with template)复合材料的性能要优于PMMA/MCM-41(with template).     

介孔材料氨基表面修饰及其对CO2的吸附性能

采用接枝方法在介孔材料MCM-41和SBA-15的孔道内表面进行氨基化修饰, XRD、29Si-NMR、FT-IR、TGA、BET等测试结果表明, 氨丙基三乙氧基硅烷(APTS)和氨乙基氨丙基甲基二甲氧基硅烷(AEAPMDS)都分别接枝在介孔材料的孔道内, 表面氨基修饰量约为1.5-2.9 mmol·g-1. 表面修饰后介孔材料的孔道仍高度有序, 但比表面积减小. 表面修饰前后介孔材料对CO2的吸附性能发生显著变化, 由于物理吸附转化为以氨基为活性中心的化学吸附, 吸附量从修饰前的0.67 mmol·g-1提高到2.20 mmol·g-1.     

负载型铜系分子筛催化剂在苯酚羟基化反应中的应用

以介孔分子筛MCM-41、MCM-48和AIMCM-41以及微孔分子筛Naβ和MOR为载体,分别采用有机官能团化法和分步水热合成法制备了系列负载型催化剂,考察了其在苯酚羟基化反应中的活性;得到了不同载体类型、不同负载方法及不同助剂与反应活性的对应关系．结果表明：以微孔分子筛为载体的催化剂对副产物有明显的抑制作用．介孔分子筛AIMCM-41,MCM-41,MCM--48为载体时,催化剂在苯酚羟基化反应中的活性顺序为AIMCM-41〉MCM-48〉MCM-41,助剂镧和钴的引入可以有效抑制副产物的产生．     

介孔氧化硅孔径尺寸对Eu(Ⅲ)配合物的影响

分别以十六烷基三甲基溴化铵(CTAB)和聚乙氧基-聚丙氧基-聚乙氧基三嵌段共聚物(P123)为模板剂、正硅酸乙酯(TEOS)为硅源，采用水热法合成了有序介孔分子筛MCM-41和SBA-15。选择Eu(DBM)₃phen为客体，有序介孔氧化硅MCM-41和SBA-15为载体，分别在氯仿中进行分子组装，制备出具有较强发光性能的介孔复合材料Eu(DBM)₃phen/APTES-MCM-41(EAM)和Eu(DBM)₃phen/APTES-SBA-15(EAS)。采用XRD、TEM、N₂吸附-脱附和荧光光谱等对产物的结构与性能进行了分析。结果表明，Eu(DBM)₃phen组装进有序介孔氧化硅的孔道中后，发光纯度提高。而且孔径越小，发光纯度越高。选用较大孔径的SBA-15为载体，在不显著影响发光纯度的同时，可以获得较高的发光强度。     

有序介孔二氧化硅对正丁醛的吸附性能

合成了一系列具有不同孔结构与性质的有序介孔二氧化硅材料SBA-15、MCM-41、SBA-16、KIT-6, 同时通过改变水热温度制备了不同孔径大小的SBA-15, 并利用小角X射线散射、透射电镜、扫描电镜和氮气吸附-脱附等手段, 对其介孔结构进行了表征. 以正丁醛为探针分子, 考察了其对有机醛的吸附, 并与Y-沸石的吸附性能做了对比. 结果表明, 材料的介孔比表面积与其对正丁醛的吸附量成正比, 吸附等温线符合Langmuir 模型, 属于单层吸附, 具有最大介孔比表面积的MCM-41对正丁醛的吸附量最大(484 mg·g^-1). 最后将SBA-15添加到卷烟滤嘴中, 实验结果表明, SBA-15能显著降低卷烟烟气中巴豆醛的释放量.     

高效甲醇水蒸气重整制氢的SBA-15改性的Cu/ZnO/Al2O3催化剂

以介孔SBA-15为结构助剂, 制备出用于甲醇水蒸气重整制氢的新型高效氧化硅掺杂的Cu/ZnO/Al₂O₃催化剂, 并与传统Cu/ZnO/Al₂O₃催化剂在相同条件下的催化性能进行了比较. 结果表明, 添加适量介孔SBA-15可显著提高催化剂的催化活性和选择性, 在大幅度提高甲醇转化率的同时有效降低了重整产气中CO的含量. 原位XRD分析证实适量介孔SBA-15的添加对传统Cu/ZnO/Al₂O₃催化剂的微结构性质可产生重要的调控作用, 从而大大改善其催化活性和制氢选择性.     

Periodic Mesoporous Organosilicas: A Type of Hybrid Support for Water‐Mediated Reactions

Hybrid mesoporous periodic organosilicas (Ph‐PMOs) with phenylene moieties embedded inside the silica matrix were used as a heterogeneous catalyst for the Ullmann coupling reaction in water. XRD, N₂ sorption, TEM, and solid‐state NMR spectroscopy reveal that mesoporous Ph‐PMO supports and Pd/Ph‐PMO catalysts have highly ordered 2D hexagonal mesostructures and covalently bonded organic–inorganic (all Si atoms bonded with carbon) hybrid frameworks. In the Ullmann coupling reaction of iodobenzene in water, the yield of biphenyl was 94 %, 34 %, 74 % and for palladium‐supported Ph‐PMO, pure silica (MCM‐41), and phenyl‐group‐modified Ph‐MCM‐41 catalysts, respectively. The selectivity toward biphenyl reached 91 % for the coupling of boromobenzene on the Pd/Ph‐PMO catalyst. This value is much higher than that for Pd/Ph‐MCM‐41 (19 %) and Pd/MCM‐41 (0 %), although the conversion of bromobenzene for these two catalysts is similar to that for Pd/Ph‐PMO. The large difference in selectivity can be attributed to surface hydrophobicity, which was evaluated by the adsorption isotherms of water and toluene. Ph‐PMO has the most hydrophobic surface, and in turn selectively adsorbs the reactant haloaryls from aqueous solution. Water transfer inside the mesochannels is thus restricted, and the coupling reaction of bromobenzene is improved.     

Influence of Pore Structure on Catalytic Properties of Mesoporous Silica-supported Co-B Amorphous Alloys in Hydrogenation of Cinnamaldehyde to Cinnamyl Alcohol

Co‐B amorphous alloy catalysts supported on three kinds of mesoporous silica (common SiO₂, MCM‐41 and SBA‐15) have been systematically studied focusing on the effect of pore structure on the catalytic properties in liquid‐phase hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde to cinnamyl alcohol (CMO). Structural characterization of a series of different catalysts was performed by means of N₂ adsorption, X‐ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, hydrogen chemisorption, and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Various characterizations revealed that the pore structure of supports profoundly influenced the particle size, location and dispersion degree of Co‐B amorphous alloys. Co‐B/SBA‐15 was found more active and selective to CMO than either Co‐B/SiO₂ or Co‐B/MCM‐41. The superior catalytic activity could be attributed to the higher active surface area, because most of Co‐B nanoparticles in Co‐B/SBA‐15 were located in the ordered pore channels of SBA‐15 rather than on the external surface as found in Co‐B/SiO₂ and Co‐B/MCM‐41. Meanwhile, the geometrical confinement effect of the ordered mesoporous structure of SBA‐15 was considered to be responsible for the enhanced selectivity to CMO on Co‐B/SBA‐15, inhibiting the further hydrogenation of CMO to hydrocinnamyl alcohol.     

Delivery of Highly Active Noble‐Metal Nanoparticles into Microspherical Supports by an Aerosol‐Spray Method

Noble metal nanoparticles (NPs) with 1–5 nm diameter obtained from NaHB₄ reduction possess high catalytic activity. However, they are rarely used directly. This work presents a facile, versatile, and efficient aerosol‐spray approach to deliver noble‐metal NPs into metal oxide supports, while maintaining the size of the NPs and the ability to easily adjust the loading amount. In comparison with the conventional spray approach, the size of the loaded noble‐metal nanoparticles can be significantly decreased. An investigation of the 4‐nitrophenol hydrogenation reaction catalyzed by these materials suggests that the NPs/oxides catalysts have high activity and good endurance. For 1 % Au/CeO₂ and Pd/Al₂O₃ catalysts, the rate constants reach 2.03 and 1.46 min^?1, which is much higher than many other reports with the same noble‐metal loading scale. Besides, the thermal stability of catalysts can be significantly enhanced by modifying the supports. Therefore, this work contributes an efficient method as well as some guidance on how to produce highly active and stable supported noble‐metal catalysts.     

The effect of framework functionality on the catalytic activation of supported Pd nanoparticles in the Mizoroki–Heck coupling reaction

Palladium nanoparticles (Pd-NPs) were supported on functional and nonfunctional Co-coordination polymers (Pd/CoBDCNH₂ and Pd/CoBDC). Advanced analytical techniques revealed that Pd-NPs are supported on the external surface of the polymer framework and the functionalized framework possesses effective influence to prevent Pd-NP aggregation. Supported Pd-NPs were effectively applied as heterogeneous recyclable catalysts in the Mizoroki–Heck C–C cross coupling reactions of iodobenzene and either aromatic or aliphatic terminal alkenes. Catalytic results exhibited that highly dispersed Pd-NPs with low loading (1%) on the functional polymer (Pd/CoBDCNH₂) are more effective than aggregated Pd-NPs with high loading (9%) on the nonfunctional polymer (Pd/CoBDC). Both catalysts can simultaneously provide high activity and selectivity to E-coupled products, high efficiency in low amounts, easy separation of heterogeneous catalyst and appropriate performance in the recycling reaction without addition of a reducing agent.     

Oxygen reduction reaction on carbon-supported palladium nanocubes in alkaline media

Carbon-supported Pd nanocubes with the size of 30, 10 and 7 nm were prepared and their electrocatalytic activity towards the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in alkaline solution was studied. For comparison carbon-supported spherical Pd nanoparticles and commercial Pd/C catalyst were used. The catalysts were characterised by transmission electron microscopy, electro-oxidation of carbon monoxide and cyclic voltammetry and the ORR activity was evaluated using the rotating disk electrode method. The ORR on all studied Pd/C catalysts proceeded via four-electron pathway where the rate-limiting step was the transfer of the first electron to O₂ molecule. The specific activity of Pd nanocubes was more than two times higher than that of spherical Pd nanoparticles and increased with increasing the particle size.     

Influence of the pore structure of MCM-41 and SBA-15 silica fibers on atomic layer chemical vapor deposition of cobalt carbonyl

Mesoporous high surface area MCM-41 and SBA-15 type silica materials with fibrous morphology were synthesized and used as support materials for the ALCVD (atomic layer chemical vapor deposition) preparation of Co/MCM-41 and Co/SBA-15 catalysts. Co/MCM-41 and Co/SBA-15 catalysts were prepared by deposition of Co2(CO)8 from the gas phase onto the surfaces of preheated support materials in a fluidized bed reactor. For both silica materials, two different kinds of preparation methods, direct deposition and a pulse deposition method, were used. Pure silica supports as well as supported cobalt catalysts were characterized by various spectroscopic (IR) and analytical (X-ray diffraction, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller, elemental analysis) methods. MCM-41 and SBA-15 fibers showed considerable ability to adsorb Co2(CO)8 from the gas phase. For MCM-41 and SBA-15 silicas, cobalt loadings of 13.7 and 12.1 wt % were obtained using the direct deposition method. The cobalt loadings increased to 23.0 and 20.7 wt % for MCM-41 and SBA-15 silicas, respectively, when the pulse deposition method was used. The reduction behavior of silica-supported cobalt catalysts was found to depend on the catalyst preparation method and on the mesoporous structure of the support material. Almost identical reduction properties of SBA-15-supported catalysts prepared by different deposition methods are explained by the structural properties of the mesoporous support and, in particular, by the chemical structure of the inner surfaces and walls of the mesopores. Pulse O2/H2 chemisorption experiments showed catalytically promising redox properties and surface stability of the prepared MCM-41- and SBA-15-supported cobalt catalysts.     

Development of magnetic,ferrite supported palladium catalysts for 2,4-dinitrotoluene hydrogenation

Cobalt, copper, and nickel ferrite spinel nanoparticles have been synthesized by using a combination of sonochemical treatment and combustion. The magnetic nanoparticles have been used as supports to prepare ~4 wt% palladium catalysts. The ferrites were dispersed in an ethanolic solution of Pd(II) nitrate by ultrasonication. The palladium ions were reduced to metallic Pd nanoparticles, which were then attached to the surface of the different metal oxide supports. Thus, three different catalysts (Pd/CoFe₂O₄, Pd/CuFe₂O₄, Pd/NiFe₂O₄) were made and tested in the hydrogenation of 2,4-dinitrotoluene (DNT). A possible reaction mechanism, including the detected species, has been envisaged based on the results. The highest 2,4-diaminotoluene (TDA) yield (99 n/n%) has been achieved by using the Pd/NiFe₂O₄ catalyst. Furthermore, the TDA yield was also reasonable (84.2 n/n%) when the Pd/CoFe₂O₄ catalyst was used. In this case, complete and easy recovery of the catalyst from the reaction medium is ensured, as the ferrite support is fully magnetic. Thus, the catalyst is very well suited for applicationy in the hydrogenation of DNT or other aromatic nitro compounds.     

High Electrocatalytic Activity of Pt–Pd Binary Spherocrystals Chemically Assembled in Vertically Aligned TiO2 Nanotubes

To obtain noble metal catalysts with high efficiency, long‐term stability, and poison resistance, Pt and Pd are assembled in highly ordered and vertically aligned TiO₂ nanotubes (NTs) by means of the pulsed‐current deposition (PCD) method with assistance of ultrasonication (UC). Here, Pd serves as a dispersant which prevents agglomeration of Pt. Thus Pt–Pd binary catalysts are embed into TiO₂ NTs array under UC in sunken patterns of composite spherocrystals (Sps). Owing to this synthesis method and restriction by the NTs, the these catalysts show improved dispersion, more catalytically active sites, and higher surface area. This nanotubular metallic support material with good physical and chemical stability prevents catalyst loss and poisoning. Compared with monometallic Pt and Pd, the sunken‐structured Pt–Pd spherocrystal catalyst exhibits better catalytic activity and poison resistance in electrocatalytic methanol oxidation because of its excellent dispersion. The catalytic current density is enhanced by about 15 and 310 times relative to monometallic Pt and Pd, respectively. The poison resistance of the Pt–Pd catalyst was 1.5 times higher than that of Pt and Pd, and they show high electrochemical stability with a stable current enduring for more than 2100 s. Thus, the TiO₂ NTs on a Ti substrate serve as an excellent support material for the loading and dispersion of noble metal catalysts.     

Immobilization of palladium in mesoporous silica matrix: preparation, characterization, and its catalytic efficacy in carbon-carbon coupling reactions

Palladium(0) has been immobilized into the silica-based mesoporous material to develop catalyst Pd(0)-MCM-41, which is found to be highly active in carbon-carbon coupling reactions. [Pd(NH3)4]2+ ions have been incorporated into the mesoporous material during synthesis of MCM-41 and subsequently upon treatments with hydrazine hydrate Pd2+ ions present in mesoporous silica matrix were reduced to Pd(0) almost instantaneously. The catalyst has been characterized by small-angle X-ray diffraction, N2 sorption, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). TEM and surface area measurements clearly demonstrate that the immobilization of Pd(0) into the mesoporous silica has a significant effect on pore structure of the catalyst. Nevertheless, after immobilization of palladium the meso-porosity of the material is retained, as evidenced in the nitrogen sorption measurement. The TEM micrograph shows that both MCM-41 and Pd(0)-MCM-41 have similar types of external surface morphology; however, Pd(0)-MCM-41 was less ordered. Pd(0)-MCM-41 showed high catalytic activity toward carbon-carbon bond formation reactions like Heck and Sonogashira coupling, as evidenced in high turn-over numbers. In contrast to many other Pd-based catalysts reported so far, Pd(0)-MCM-41 acts as a truly heterogeneous catalyst in C-C coupling reactions. Notably, the new heterogeneous catalyst is found to be efficient in the activation of arylchloride to give impressive conversion in cross coupling (15-45% for Heck and 30% for Sonogashira) reactions under mild conditions.