Everything about Homogeneous catalysis
Chemical reaction where catalyst and reactants are in the same phase of matter
In chemistry, homogeneous catalysis is catalysis where the catalyst is in same phase as reactants, principally by a soluble catalyst in a solution. In contrast, heterogeneous catalysis describes processes where the catalysts and substrate are in distinct phases, typically solid and gas, respectively. The term is used almost exclusively to describe solutions and implies catalysis by organometallic compounds. Homogeneous catalysis is an established technology that continues to evolve. An illustrative major application is the production of acetic acid. Enzymes are examples of homogeneous catalysts. Wikipedia →
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- Read the overview: Homogeneous catalysisA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Recent Applications of Homogeneous Catalysis in Electrochemical Organic SynthesisInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Bimodal OxidationThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Steric effects of phosphorus ligands in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysisCited 4,584 times
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📖 Definitions
Noun (chemistry) Catalysis in which the catalyst is present in the same phase as the reactants; normally dissolved in the same solvent.
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🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Steric effects of phosphorus ligands in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis
Nanoparticles as Recyclable Catalysts: The Frontier between Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis
Atom Economy—A Challenge for Organic Synthesis: Homogeneous Catalysis Leads the Way
Recent advances in homogeneous nickel catalysis
🆕 Influential since 2022
Recent Applications of Homogeneous Catalysis in Electrochemical Organic Synthesis
Designing Sites in Heterogeneous Catalysis: Are We Reaching Selectivities Competitive With Those of Homogeneous Catalysts?
Synergy between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis
General cross-coupling reactions with adaptive dynamic homogeneous catalysis
Chemical recycling of plastic wastes via homogeneous catalysis: A review
📚 Books worth reading
- 📕Bimodal OxidationRobert Bakhtchadjian · 2019
Applications of EPR and NMR Spectroscopy in Homogeneous CatalysisEvgenii P. Talsi, Konstantin Bryliakov · 2017
Homogeneous catalysisP. W. N. M. van Leeuwen · 2004
Homogeneous catalysisGeorge William Parshall · 1980
Industrial applications of homogeneous catalysisFrancis Petit · 1987
Homogeneous catalysis--IIJames Frank Roth · 1974
Transition Metal Catalyzed Enantioselective Allylic Substitution in Organic SynthesisUli Kazmaier · 2012
Heterogeneous catalysis in organic chemistryGerard V. Smith · 1999
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