Effect of 3% Re2O7/60%Al2O3 - 40%SiO2 Catalyst Alkylation Time and Temperature Using Et4Pb on Methyl Erucate Conversion

A study of the alkylation of 3% Re₂O₇/60%Al₂O₃-40%SiO₂ catalyst using tetraethyllead (Et₄Pb)(TEL) shows that the reaction time and temperature affect the catalyst activity and selectivity in the methyl erucate metathesis reaction. This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Synthesis of pyranopyrazoles using magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles as efficient and reusable catalyst

Magnetic Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles as a heterogeneous catalyst, were found to be efficient for the synthesis of a series of pyranopyrazoles by a four component reaction of a mixture of hydrazine hydrate, ethyl acetoacetate, aldehydes/ketones and malononitrile in water at room temperature. The products were attributed to the nanosize of about 16 nm in which the catalyst could act as a nanoreactor. The present protocol offers the advantages of clean reaction, short reaction time, high yield, easy purification and economic availability of the catalyst.     

Selective oxidation of octadecan-1-ol to octadecanoic acid over Co3O4/SiO2 catalysts

Factors (reaction temperature, reaction time, flow rate of oxygen, amount of catalyst, etc.) influencing the catalytic properties of Co₃O₄/SiO₂catalyst in the oxidation octadecan-1-ol to octadecanoic acid were investigated. The catalysts were characterized by means of XRD, FT-IR and N₂-adsorption. The experimental results indicate that under the optimal condition the selectivity to octadecanoic acid reached 97.5 % over 5 % Co₃O₄/SiO₂ catalyst.This revised version was published online in December 2005 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

A novel multi-component reaction of indole, formaldehyde, and tertiary aromatic amines

A novel multi-component reaction of indoles, formaldehydes, and tertiary aromatic amines is described for the synthesis of dialkylaminoarylated indoles using silica-supported perchloric acid (HClO₄-SiO₂) as an inexpensive and highly efficient catalyst. The key features of this multi-component reactions are operational simplicity, mild reaction conditions, regioselectivity, and recycling of catalyst.     

Preparation, characterization and catalyst application of ternary interpenetrating networks of poly 4-methyl vinyl pyridinium hydroxide-SiO2-Al2O3

In this work, Al₂O₃ was mixed with SiO₂ and poly 4-vinylpyridine by the sol-gel method in order to make a composite which is used as a heterogeneous basic catalyst for Knoevenagel condensation reaction. The physical and chemical properties of the composite catalyst were investigated by XRD, FT-IR, TG, BET and SEM techniques. The catalytic performance of each material was determined for the Knoevenagel condensation reaction between carbonyl compound and malononitrile. The reactions were performed in solvent-free conditions and the product was obtained in high yield and purity after a simple work-up. The effects of the amount of catalyst, amount of monomer for the synthesis of composite and recyclability of the heterogeneous composite were investigated. The composite catalyst used for this synthetically useful transformation showed considerable level of reusability besides very good activity.     

Cs2.5H0.5PW12O40 catalyzed diastereoselective synthesis of β-amino ketones via three component Mannich-type reaction in water

A series of insoluble salts of Keggin heteropoly compounds were prepared and used as catalysts for the Mannich-type reaction of benzaldehyde, aniline, and cyclohexanone in water. Among them, Cs_2.5H_0.5PW₁₂O₄₀ showed excellent catalytic activity. Effects of surfactant, catalyst loading and temperature were studied to introduce the best reaction condition. The optimized reaction conditions were extended to Mannich reaction of various aldehydes, ketones, and amines in water. This rapid procedure afforded structurally divers β-amino ketones with major anti diastereoselectivity. Additionally, four new compounds were reported. The catalyst was recovered and reused for subsequent runs.     

Ultrasound-assisted one-pot multi-component synthesis of 2-pyrrolidinon-3-olates catalyzed by Co3O4@SiO2 core–shell nanocomposite

2-pyrrolidinon-3-olates were synthesized via one-pot four-component reaction of 2-aminobenzothiazole, aromatic aldehydes, dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate and morpholine/piperidine in the presence of Co₃O₄@SiO₂ core–shell nanocomposite as catalyst under ultrasound irradiation. The protocol offers several such advantages as high yields, short reaction time and mild reaction conditions with reusability of the catalyst. The core–shell nanocomposite was also prepared using ultrasound irradiation and the structure and magnetic properties were fully characterized by TEM, FE-SEM, XRD, EDX, FT-IR and VSM analysis.     

Hydrosilylation Catalyzed with Rh(PPh3)3Cl/Ionic-Liquid–Functionalized SiO2

Ionic liquid–modified silica has been prepared by a “one-pot” reaction of activated silica, 3-chloropropyltriethoxysilane, and alkylimidazole or pyridine. It was found that the catalytic activity and β-adduct selectivity of the supported catalyst Rh(PPh₃)₃Cl/ionic-liquid–modified-SiO₂ for the hydrosilylation reaction of alkenes with triethoxysilane was significantly improved. Furthermore, the catalyst system could be recovered easily.     

Efficient synthesis of xanthenedione derivatives using cesium salt of phosphotungstic acid as a heterogeneous and reusable catalyst in water

Cs_2.5H_0.5PW₁₂O₄₀ has been reported to be an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of 1,8-dioxo-octahydroxanthene from aldehydes and 1,3-cyclohexanedione/dimedone in water. This approach is environmentally benign with clean synthetic procedure, short reaction time, easy workup procedure, excellent yield, and regeneration of catalyst, which made this protocol efficient and safe.     

Deactivation and regeneration of the B2O3/TiO2-ZrO2 catalyst in the vapor phase Beckmann rearrangement of cyclohexanone oxime

The deactivation and regeneration of B₂O₃/TiO₂-ZrO₂ catalyst for the vapor phase Beckmann rearrangement of cyclohexanone oxime to -caprolactam were studied. The fresh, deactivated and regenerated catalysts were characterized by using adsorption of nitrogen, X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetry (TG) and NH₃-temperature-programmed desorption (NH₃-TPD) techniques. The crystal structure and pore size distribution of the catalyst were retained after reaction, but the number of acid sites decreased significantly. There was a relationship between the amount of coke deposited on the catalyst and the decline in catalytic activity. These results suggest that the coke deposition on the surface of catalyst is mainly responsible for the catalyst deactivation. The catalytic activity can be recovered completely after calcining the deactivated catalyst in air flow at 600 °C for 8 h.     

Sulfonic Acid Functionalized Nano Γ-Al2O3: a New,Efficient, and Reusable Catalyst for Synthesis of Thioamides

Abstract

Sulfonic acid functionalized nano γ-Al₂O₃ is easily prepared by the reaction of nano γ-Al₂O₃ with 1,3-propane sulfone. This reagent can be used as an eficient catalyst for the synthesis of thioamides. This new method consistently has the advantages of excellent yields and short reaction times. Further, the catalyst can be recovered for several times.     

Synthesis of novel 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles bearing organosilicon-sulfur groups via the click reaction sonocatalyzed by LaCuxMn1-xO3 nanoparticles

A highly efficient and environmentally friendly one-pot procedure for the synthesis of 1,2,3-triazoles by 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of benzyl halides, terminal alkynes, and sodium azide over LaCu_xMn_1-xO₃ perovskite oxides was developed. LaCu_0.7Mn_0.3O₃ was found to be active with low catalyst loading under ultrasonic irradiation in aqueous media. The reaction was performed efficiently in the presence of the nanocatalyst in the absence of any additive or base with a noticeable reduction in the reaction time. The catalyst could be recycled and reused at least five times without any significant effect on the results of the reaction. Moreover, a series of novel organosilicon-sulfur substituted 1,2,3-triazole derivatives was synthesized using carbon disulfide and tris(trimethylsilyl)methylithium.     

Environmentally Friendly Preparation of 3,4-Dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-thiones Catalyzed by Al(H2PO4)3

An efficient, facile, simple, and green synthetic protocol for the Biginelli reaction has been developed for the preparation of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-thione derivatives under thermal and microwave irradiation, solvent-free conditions, in the presence of aluminum hydrogen phosphate, Al(H₂PO₄)₃, as an environmentally friendly heterogeneous recyclable catalyst, in high to excellent yields and short reaction time. In addition, the catalyst could be easily recovered from the reaction mixture by simple filtration and reused several times without any loss of activity.     

Environment-friendly synthesis of N-phenylpiperidine from aniline and 1,5-pentanediol over γ-Al2O3 catalyst

An efficient environment-friendly synthesis of N-phenylpiperidine was developed from aniline and 1,5-pentanediol over γ-Al2O3 catalyst under atmospheric pressure. The conversion of 1,5-pentanediol reached 97% and the selectivity for N-phenylpiperidine attained 94%. The structure of the catalyst was characterized by NH3-TPD and BET. The influences of calcination temperature of the catalyst and reaction temperature on activity and selectivity of the catalyst were investigated.     

中空管状g-C3N4/Ag3PO4复合催化剂的制备及其可见光催化性能

用化学沉淀法制备中空管状g-C₃N₄/Ag₃PO₄复合催化剂。通过X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、紫外可见漫反射光谱(UV-Vis DRS)和荧光光谱对其结构、形貌和光学性能进行了表征。结果表明：Ag₃PO₄纳米颗粒均匀地分散在中空管状g-C₃N₄表面,两者紧密结合形成异质结。研究复合催化剂在可见光照射下降解盐酸四环素(TC)的光催化活性。结果显示：复合催化剂在80 min内对TC的降解率为98%,其降解反应速率常数是纯相Ag₃PO₄的3倍。经过5次循环实验后复合催化剂对于TC的降解率仍保持87%,具有优良的循环稳定性。捕获实验表明空穴(h⁺)和超氧负离子(·O^-₂)是光催化反应过程中的主要活性物种。根据能带理论,提出了复合催化剂异质结的Z型光催化机理。     

聚乙烯基胺包裹Fe3O4@SiO2磁性微球用于Knoevenagel缩合（英文）简

Polyvinyl amine coated Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ composite microspheres with a core-shell structure were prepared and employed as a magnetic catalyst for Knoevenagel condensation under mild conditions. The catalyst can be readily recovered using a magnet and reused several times without loss in activity or selectivity. The performance of the magnetic base catalyst was compared with that of polyvinyl amine functionalized mesoporous SBA-15, which showed that the magnetic nanoparticles gave improved reaction rate and yield.     

TiO2形态结构与光催化活性关系的研究

本文介绍了TiO₂多相光催化剂的作用机理及其结构特性对光催化活性的影响,并对TiO₂的晶相组成、晶粒尺寸、比表面积、表面形态与光催化活性的关系作了综述。     

An efficient synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles via B(C6F5)3 catalyzed [3+2] cycloaddition of nitriles and sodium azide

A simple and efficient protocol is developed for the synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazole derivatives from various nitriles and sodium azide (NaN₃) via [3+2] cycloaddition reaction using B(C₆F₅)₃ as a catalyst. The present synthetic method displayed significant advantages such as low catalyst loading, mild reaction conditions, low toxicity, easy work-up, high yields, and compatibility with other functional groups.     

CO2 reforming of methane over zirconia-supported nickel catalysts, II. Thermogravimetric analysis

Thermogravimetric analysis has been used to study carbon deposition during the CO₂ reforming of methane over Ni/ZrO₂ catalysts. The carbon deposits form on the reduced catalyst at a very fast rate during temperature-programmed surface reaction of reforming, and reach a steady state below 973 K. So, the amount of deposited carbon remains constant on the catalyst during the reaction at 973 K. A relationship between the amount of deposited carbon and the activity reveals that the initially formed carbon acts as a reaction intermediate and reacts with CO₂ to produce CO.     

Kinetic study of methane oxidation over perovskite oxides La1?xSrxCoO3

Methane oxidation over perovskite oxide (La_1−xSr_xCoO₃) were investigated under rich oxygen circumstance. The large x in oxide or the higher temperature will promote the lattice oxygen to participate in the reaction. The relative adsorption properties of catalyst and reaction kinetic were also studied.