25 research outputs found

    Improving the Catalytic Performance of (<i>S</i>)ā€‘Proline as Organocatalyst in Asymmetric Aldol Reactions in the Presence of Solvate Ionic Liquids: Involvement of a Supramolecular Aggregate

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    For the first time, a highly efficient and stereoselective asymmetric aldol reaction employing (<i>S</i>)-proline in the presence of solvate ionic liquids is reported. The reaction seems to proceed via a supramolecular aggregate of (<i>S</i>)-proline, the solvate ionic liquid, and water, affording high yields and excellent stereoselectivities with low catalyst loadings

    Active Site Considerations on the Photocatalytic H<sub>2</sub> Evolution Performance of Cu-Doped TiO<sub>2</sub> Obtained by Different Doping Methods

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    A photocatalytic H<sub>2</sub> evolution reaction was performed over copper doped TiO<sub>2</sub>. The influence of sulfate pretreatment over fresh TiO<sub>2</sub> support and the Cu doping method has been evaluated. Wide structural and surface characterization of catalysts was carried out in order to establish a correlation between the effect of sulfuric acid treatment and the further Cu-TiO<sub>2</sub> photocatalytic properties. Notably a different copper dispersion and oxidation state is obtained by different metal decoration methods. From the structural and surface analysis of the catalysts we have stated that the occurrence of highly disperse and reducible Cu<sup>2+</sup> species is directly related to the photocatalytic activity for the H<sub>2</sub> production reaction. Highly active materials have been obtained from a chemical reduction method leading to 18 mmolĀ·h<sup>ā€“1</sup>Ā·g<sup>ā€“1</sup> for 3 mol % copper loading
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