«Quick, convenient, and clean»: Advancing education in green chemistry and nanocatalysis using sol-gel catalysts under flow

Shape and stability matter: enhanced catalytic reactions via sol-gel entrapped catalysts

“…14 In addition, said practically oriented approach is useful to foster student attention and creativity. 15 Hence, referring to recent independent research achievements, in this study we show how the morphology and stability of these glassy catalytic materials provide substantial economic and technical advantages. Are they sufficient for the fine chemical industry to switch from homogeneous to heterogeneous catalysis in several key organic processes, from polymeric arylations through cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions?…”

“…36 However, the reduction in production costs achieved when employing heterogeneous catalysts under flow and the reduction in production times are so large to make the switch from the MPP to flow reactors employing solid catalysts an inevitable necessity. 15 And this independently of the supported catalyst nature: enzymes, 37 single-atom catalysts, 38 photocatalysts, 39 electrocatalysts, 40 or supported metal complexes or metal nanoparticles as summarized herein for organosilica-entrapped catalysts.…”

Shape and Stability Matter: Enhanced Catalytic Reactions via Sol–gel-Entrapped Catalysts

“…However, the reduction in production costs achieved when employing heterogeneous catalysts under flow and the reduction in production times is so large to make the switch from MPP to flow reactors employing solid catalysts an inevitable necessity [ 15 ]—and this independently of the supported catalyst nature: enzymes [ 37 ], single-atom catalysts [ 38 ], photocatalysts [ 39 ], electrocatalysts [ 40 ], or supported metal complexes or metal nanoparticles, as summarized herein for organosilica-entrapped catalysts.…”

“…A practical approach to heterogeneous catalysis research (and education) [ 13 ], including technical and economic aspects, is critical to enhance the uptake of this green chemistry technology in the fine-chemical industry [ 14 ]. In addition, said practice oriented approach to catalysis research and education is useful to foster student motivation and creativity [ 15 ]. Hence, referring to recent independent research achievements, in this study we show how the morphology and stability of these glassy catalytic materials provide substantial economic and technical advantages.…”