One-pot synthesis of a novel magnetic carbon based solid acid for alkylation

Magnetic carbon based solid acid has been synthesized via the one-pot hydrothermal carbonization of chitosan, magnetic core and hydroxyethylsulfonic acid at 160°C for 4 h. Chitosan was used as the carbon resource to protect the magnetic core from hydroxyethylsulfonic acid. The magnetic carbon based solid acid owned high BET surface and core shell structure, which provided the easily accessible acid sites on the carbon shell. The novel carbon based solid acid exhibited high activities for the hydrophobic alkylation of 1- dodecene and benzene, which was difficult to activate by traditional carbon based solid acids. The simple magnetic recovery added the advantages of the solid acid. The high activities for hydrophobic reactions, high stability and magnetic recovery were the key properties of the solid acid, which greatly enlarged the application area of the solid acid.     

Complex containing a Lewis acid and Brønsted acid for the catalytic reactions of aza-Michael addition

The novel efficient complex catalyst containing a Lewis acid and a Brønsted acid have been prepared by the reaction of proline ion liquid and cuprous iodide. The catalyst was characterized by FT-IR techniques using pyridine as probe molecule. A fast, mild, and quantitative procedure for aza-Michael addition reactions between various amines and α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds and nitriles has been developed using the novel complex catalyst. The results showed that the novel catalyst owned high activities for the reactions with excellent yields within 1 min.     

A highly efficient procedure for the oxathioacetalization of carbonyl compounds under solvent-free conditions

The novel efficient procedure has been developed for the oxathioacetalization of carbonyl compounds and 2-mercaptoethanol using the novel carbon-based sulfonic acid as catalyst under solvent-free condition at room temperature. The results showed that the novel catalyst was very efficient for the reactions with good to excellent yields in short time. The novel catalyst owned many advantages such as operational simplicity, without need of any solvent, small amount of usage, low cost of the catalyst used, high yields, applicability to large-scale reactions, reusability and chemoselectivity over the traditional catalysts, which made the catalyst one of the best choices for the reactions.     

One-pot synthesis of a novel catalyst with strong acid sites based on carbon/silica composite

A novel catalyst with strong acid sites based on carbon/silica composite has been synthesized through one-pot hydrothermal carbonization of hydroxyethylsulfonic acid, glucose and tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS). The novel solid acid showed an acidity of 2.1 mmol/g, much higher than that of traditional solid acids such as Nafion and Amberlyst-15 (0.8 mmol/g). The catalytic activity of the solid acid was investigated in the acetalization and dimerization of α-methylstyrene. The results showed that the novel solid acid was very efficient for both hydrophilic and hydrophobic acid-catalyzed reactions. Because of the high acidity and catalytic activity the novel solid acid based on carbon/silica composite is a promising catalyst for the processes in green chemistry.     

One-step synthesis of novel biacidic carbon via hydrothermal carbonization

The novel biacidic carbon has been synthesized via one-step hydrothermal carbonization of glucose, citric acid, and hydroxyethylsulfonic acid at 180 °C for only 4 h. The novel carbon had an acidity of 1.7 mmol/g with the carbonyl to sulfonic acid groups molar ratio of 1:3, which was confirmed by IR, XPS, TPD, SEM, and BET analyses. The catalytic activities of the carbon were investigated through esterification and oxathioketalization. The results showed that the carbon owned the comparable activities to sulfuric acid, which indicated that the carbon holds great potential for the green processes.     

The Novel Porous Tissue-Like Carbon-Based Solid Acid for Biodiesel Synthesis from Waste Oil

Kinetics and Catalysis - The novel porous tissue-like carbon based solid acid has been synthesized by the molten salt-induced carbonization and sulfonation. The novel solid acid owned the special...     

Biochar-Based Graphitic Carbon Nitride Adorned with Ionic Liquid Containing Acidic Polymer: A Versatile,Non-Metallic Catalyst for Acid Catalyzed Reaction

A novel biochar-based graphitic carbon nitride was prepared through calcination of Zinnia grandiflora petals and urea. To provide acidic and ionic-liquid functionalities on the prepared carbon, the resultant biochar-based graphitic carbon nitride was vinyl functionalized and polymerized with 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid, acrylic acid and the as-prepared 1-vinyl-3-butylimidazolium chloride. The final catalytic system that benefits from both acidic (–COOH and –SO₃H) and ionic-liquid functionalities was applied as a versatile, metal-free catalyst for promoting some model acid catalyzed reactions such as Knoevenagel condensation and Biginelli reaction in aqueous media under a very mild reaction condition. The results confirmed high activity of the catalyst. Broad substrate scope and recyclability and stability of the catalyst were other merits of the developed protocols. Comparative experiments also indicated that both acidic and ionic-liquid functionalities on the catalyst participated in the catalysis.     

Novel efficient procedure for the conjugate addition of amines to electron deficient alkenes

The novel efficient procedure has been developed for the conjugate addition of amines to electron deficient alkenes using the novel SO₃H functionalized ionic liquid as catalyst. The results showed that the novel catalyst owned high activities for the reactions with excellent yields within several minutes. Various amines and electron deficient alkenes were successfully transformed to the corresponding products in the catalytic system. Operational simplicity, without need of any solvent, low cost of the catalyst used, room temperature, high yields, reusability, excellent chemoselectivity and wide applicability are the key features of this methodology.     

Synthesis of 4,12-dihydro-4-oxoquino-[1,8a,8-a,b]quinoxaline-5-carboxylic acid derivatives

The synthesis and antibacterial activity of 1-substituted amino-2-fluoro-4,12-dihydro-4-oxoquino[1,8a,8-a,b]quinoxaline-5-carboxylic acid derivatives are described. The synthetic route includes a carbon homologation and two intramolecular nucleophilic displacement cyclization reactions leading to the novel 4,12-dihydro-4-oxoquino[1,8a,8-a,b]quinoxaline-5-carboxylic acid heterocycle.     

Novel carbon microtube based solid acid from pampas grass stick for biodiesel synthesis from waste oils

The novel porous carbon based solid acid with microtube structure was synthesized via the facile carbonization and sulfonation of the pampas grass stick raw material. The carbon structure could be easily adjusted via the pampas grass stick with different maturity. The carbon microtube based solid acid was characterized by FT-IR, SEM, TG and BET. The acidic properties of the solid acid could be adjusted easily from the carbonization or sulfonation. The solid acid showed high activities for the biodiesel synthesis from fried cooking oils with total yield over 99%. Both the esterification of FFAs and transesterification of triglycerides were carried out completely under mild condition using the novel solid acid. The microtube structure provided the easily accessible acidic sites to bulky hydrophobic triglycerides and separated polar byproduct water from active sites. The facile synthetic process, microtube structure, high activity, stability and reusability made the novel solid acid one of the best choice for biodiesel synthesis from waste oils.     

Catalytic Properties of High Nitrogen Content Carbonaceous Materials

The influence of structural modifications on the catalytic activity of carbon materials is poorly understood. A collection of carbonaceous materials with different pore networks and high nitrogen content was characterized and used to catalyze four reactions to deduce structure–activity relationships. The CO₂ cycloaddition and Knoevenagel reaction depend on Lewis basic sites (electron-rich nitrogen species). The absence of large conjugated carbon domains resulting from the introduction of large amounts of nitrogen in the carbon network is responsible for poor redox activity, as observed through the catalytic reduction of nitrobenzene with hydrazine and the catalytic oxidation of 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine using hydroperoxide. The material with the highest activity towards Lewis acid catalysis (in the hydrolysis of (dimethoxymethyl)benzene to benzaldehyde) is the most effective for small molecule activation and presents the highest concentration of electron-poor nitrogen species.     

Acetalization of carbonyl compounds with 2, 2, 4-trimethyl-1, 3- pentanedio catalyzed by novel carbon based solid acid catalyst

The synthesis of 2, 4-diisopropyl-5,5-dimethy1- 1.3-dioxane through the acetalization of isobutyraldehyde with 2, 2, 4-trimethy1-1,3-pentanediol （TMPD） catalyzed by the novel carbon based acid was first carried out. High conversion （≥98%） and specific selectivity were obtained using the novel carbon based acid, which kept high activity after it was reused 5 times. Moreover. the catalyst could be used to catalyze the acetalization and ketalization of different aldehydes and ketones with superior yield. The yield of several products was over 90%. The novel heterogeneous catalyst has the distinct advantages of high activity, strikingly simple workup procedure, non-pollution, and reusability, which will contribute to the success of the green process greatly.     

Heteropoly Acid/Nitrogen Functionalized Onion‐like Carbon Hybrid Catalyst for Ester Hydrolysis Reactions

A novel heteropoly acid (HPA)/nitrogen functionalized onion‐like carbon (NOLC) hybrid catalyst was synthesized through supramolecular (electrostatic and hydrogen bond) interactions between the two components. The chemical structure and acid strength of the HPA/NOLC hybrid have been fully characterized by thermogravimetric analysis, IR spectroscopy, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, NH₃ temperature‐programmed desorption and acid–base titration measurements. The proposed method for the fabrication of the HPA/NOLC hybrid catalyst is a universal strategy for different types of HPAs to meet various requirements of acidic or redox catalysis. The hydrophobic environment of NOLC effectively prevents the deactivation of HPA in an aqueous system, and the combination of uniformly dispersed HPA clusters and the synergistic effect between NOLC and HPA significantly promotes its activity in ester hydrolysis reactions, which is higher than that of bare PWA as homogeneous catalyst. The kinetics of the hydrolysis reactions indicate that the aggregation status of the catalyst particles has great influence on the apparent activity.     

Polyacrylonitrile fiber mat supported solid acid catalyst for acetalization

Abstract  

A novel polyacrylonitrile hybrid fiber mat supported solid acid catalyst was prepared by electrospinning, and its catalytic activities were carefully investigated through acetalization reactions. The results showed that this hybrid fiber mat exhibits high activity for the reactions, with average yields over 95%. Besides having catalytic activities similar to the solid acid, the heterogeneous solid acid/polyacrylonitrile mat can be reused in six runs without significant loss of catalytic activities. The large size of the hybrid fiber mat greatly facilitates recovery of the catalyst from the reaction mixture. The high and stable catalytic activities of the hybrid fiber mat hold great potential for green chemical processes and preparation of membrane reactors in the future.     

Synthesis of a Novel Carbon Based Acid Catalyst and Its Catalytic Activity for the Acetalization and Ketalization

A novel carbon based strong solid acid catalyst has been synthesized successfully. The catalytic activity for acetalization and ketalization was investigated. The results showed that the novel catalyst was very efficient with the average yield over 92%. The novel heterogeneous catalyst also has the advantages of high activity, wide applicability even to the preparation of 7 membered ring acetals and ketals, strikingly simple workup procedure, non-pollution and reusability, which will contribute to the green process greatly.     

A new route to prepare carbon paper-supported Pd catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction

The catalytic activity towards the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) of a novel material consisting of clusters of Pd nanoparticles directly deposited on porous carbon paper by electroless deposition, has been investigated in sulphuric acid medium. It is shown that this new material exhibits a very high electrocatalytic activity for the ORR, compared to the commercial carbon paper-supported Pt.     

Sulfonated carbon catalyzed oxidation of aldehydes to carboxylic acids by hydrogen peroxide

Sulfonated carbon as a strong and stable solid acid catalyst exhibited excellent catalytic performance in various acid-catalyzed reactions. Here, sulfonated carbon, as catalyst for oxidation reaction, was prepared via the carbonization of starch followed by sulfonation with concentrated sulfuric acid. N₂ physisorption, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence and acid-base titration were used to characterize the obtained materials. The catalytic activity of sulfonated carbon was studied in the oxidation of aldehydes to carboxylic acids using 30 wt% H₂O₂ as oxidant. This oxidation protocol works well for various aldehydes including aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes. The sulfonated carbon can be recycled for three times without obvious loss of activity.     

Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid in organic synthesis

The review analyzes data published in the past decade on the use of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid (triflic acid, CF₃SO₃H, TfOH) in organic synthesis, in particular in electrophilic aromatic substitution (Friedel–Crafts) reactions, formation of carbon–carbon and carbon–heteroatom bonds, isomerizations, syntheses of carboand heterocyclic structures, and other reactions, as well as in natural and organometallic compounds chemistry. The high protonating power and low nucleophilicity makes trifluoromethanesulfonic acid capable of generating from organic molecules cationic species which can be detected by spectral methods (NMR, IR spectroscopy, etc.), and their transformations can be studied. Experimental simplicity and efficiency of reactions promoted by trifluoromethanesulfonic acid make it a convenient reagent for the synthesis of new organic compounds.     

Nano‐Cu2O‐Catalyzed Formation of C?C and C?O Bonds: One‐Pot Domino Process for Regioselective Synthesis of α‐Carbonyl Furans from Electron‐Deficient Alkynes and 2‐Yn‐1‐ols

The formation of carbon–carbon and carbon–oxygen bonds continues to be an active and challenging field of chemical research. Nanoparticle catalysis has attracted considerable attention owing to its environmentally benign and high activity toward the reactions. Herein, we described a novel and effective nano‐Cu₂O‐catalyzed one‐pot domino process for the regioselective synthesis of α‐carbonyl furans. Various electron‐deficient alkynes with 2‐yn‐1‐ols underwent this process smoothly in moderate to good yields in the presence of air at atmospheric pressure. It is especially noteworthy that a novel 2,4,5‐trisubstituted 3‐ynylfuran was formed in an extremely direct manner without tedious stepwise synthesis. Additionally, as all of the starting materials are readily available, this method may allow the synthesis of more complex α‐carbonyl furans. An experiment to elucidate the mechanism suggested that the process involved a carbene intermediate.     

POLYKETONE FROM ETHYLENE WITH CARBON MONOXIDE CATALYZED BY NOVEL CATALYST SYSTEMS BASED ON COPPER WITH BIDENTATE PHOSPHORUS CHELATING LIGANDS

Copolymerization of ethylene with carbon monoxide was pertormed with Cu catalyst systems. Novel catalystsystems based on Cu (Cu(CH_3COO)_2/ligand/acid) were firstly reported for the copolymerization of ethylene with carbonmonoxide, in which the ligand was a bidentate phosphorus chelating ligand. The experimental results showed that this kindof Cu catalyst system exhibited high activity. When DPPP (1, 3-bis(diphenylphosphine)propane) and CH_3COOH were usedas ligand and acid, the corresponding catalyst system had the best activity of 108.1 g copolymer/(gCu·h). The novel Cu catalyst system had the advantages of high stability and low cost.