Magnetic Nanocomposites: A New Perspective in Catalysis

In recent years, the synthesis and applications of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have attracted increasing interest in catalysis research, and MNP‐derived catalysts have been employed in such industrially important reactions as hydrogenation, hydroformylation, Suzuki–Miyaura and Heck couplings, and...

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Published in:ChemCatChem 2010-04, Vol.2 (4), p.365-374
Main Authors: Zhu, Yinghuai, Stubbs, Ludger Paul, Ho, Feny, Liu, Rongzhen, Ship, Chee Peng, Maguire, John A., Hosmane, Narayan S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
heterogeneous catalysis
homogeneous catalysis
immobilization
magnetic properties
nanoparticles
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Summary:In recent years, the synthesis and applications of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have attracted increasing interest in catalysis research, and MNP‐derived catalysts have been employed in such industrially important reactions as hydrogenation, hydroformylation, Suzuki–Miyaura and Heck couplings, and olefin metathesis. The hybrid nanocomposite species display sustainable catalytic activities and great advantages concerning catalyst recycling processes. A number of examples using these innovative hybrids in catalysis have been reported with promising results. This Minireview primarily addresses recent catalytic applications of magnetic nanocomposites, including a discussion of the synthetic methodologies that are commonly used. Magnet cum laude: The use of magnetic nanoparticles in catalysis has been a major development at the frontiers of both symmetric and asymmetric syntheses. Magnetic nanoparticle‐supported catalyst systems have made remarkable progress from activity and recyclability standpoints. This Minireview addresses recent catalytic applications of magnetic nanocomposites, including a discussion of commonly used synthetic methods.
ISSN:1867-3880
1867-3899
DOI:10.1002/cctc.200900314