Abstract
While iron oxide nanoparticles enjoy rich applications as catalysts, solid supports, and magnets, the use of their reduced and much less stable counterparts in the oxidation state zero is still at an infant stage. This minireview summarizes recent developments in the area of such metallic iron(0) nanoparticles. A major emphasis is laid on the controlled synthesis of small particles (mostly < 50 nm) and their application as catalysts to organic synthesis. Initial catalytic studies include hydrogenation and cross-coupling reactions which clearly indicate the great potential of iron nanoparticles to rival the efficiency of nickel and palladium catalysts.
Keywords: Iron, Nanoparticles, Catalysis, Cross-coupling, Reduction
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Catalytic C-H bond activation as a tool for functionalization of heterocycles
The major topic is the functionalization of heterocycles through catalyzed C-H bond activation. The strategies based on C-H activation not only provide straightforward formation of C-C or C-X bonds but, more importantly, allow for the avoidance of pre-functionalization of one or two of the cross-coupling partners. The beneficial impact of ...read more
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