Magnetically recoverable supported ruthenium catalyst for hydrogenation of alkynes and transfer hydrogenation of carbonyl compounds

A ruthenium (Ru) catalyst supported on magnetic nanoparticles (NiFe₂O₄) has been successfully synthesized and used for hydrogenation of alkynes at room temperature as well as transfer hydrogenation of a number of carbonyl compounds under microwave irradiation conditions. The catalyst shows excellent selectivity toward the desired products with very high yield even after five repeated uses.     

Nonenzymatic electrochemical glucose sensor based on MnO2/MWNTs nanocomposite

In this communication, an amperometric glucose biosensor based on MnO₂/MWNTs electrode was reported. MnO₂ was homogeneously coated on vertically aligned MWNTs by electrodeposition. The MnO₂/MWNTs electrode displayed high electrocatalytic activity towards the oxidation of glucose in alkaline solution, showing about 0.30 V negative shift in peak potential with oxidation starting at ca. −0.20 V (vs. 3 M KCl–Ag/AgCl) as compared with bare MWNTs electrode. At an applied potential of +0.30 V, the MnO₂/MWNTs electrode gives a linear dependence (R = 0.995) in the glucose concentration up to 28 mM with a sensitivity of 33.19 μA mM⁻¹. Meanwhile, the MnO₂/MWNTs electrode is also highly resistant toward poisoning by chloride ions. In addition, interference from the oxidation of common interfering species such as ascorbic acid, dopamine, and uric acid is effectively avoided. The MnO₂/MWNTs electrode allows highly sensitive, low-potential, stable, and fast amperometric sensing of glucose, which is promising for the development of nonenzymatic glucose sensor.     

Catalytic behavior of Al2O3-TiO2 supported Pd-Ru bimetallic catalyst for the partial hydrogenation of palm oil

Summary Al₂O₃-TiO₂ supported Pd-Ru bimetallic catalysts were prepared and characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques. The catalytic system was evaluated in the partial hydrogenation of palm oil. Based on these results, it was deduced that core-shell model particles, with Ru cores, would be most likely formed in the bimetallic catalysts. As a result, the dispersing effect of ruthenium on palladium and the charge transfer from ruthenium to palladium may be closely related to the excellent catalytic performance. Besides, the highly dispersed TiO₂ on γ-alumina support seems to be crucial for inhibiting the formation of trans fatty acid.     

Highly Efficient Hydrogenation of Methyl Propionate to Propanol over Hydrous Zirconia Supported Ruthenium

Hydrous zirconia supported ruthenium catalyst Ru/ZrO₂·xH₂O, prepared by co‐precipitating ruthenium trichloride and zirconium oxychloride with ammonia, was able to catalyze efficiently methyl propionate to propanol under the mild conditions. In aqueous system, the propanol yield of >99% was achieved under the conditions of reaction temperature of 150°C and hydrogen pressure of 5.0 MPa, while in non‐aqueous system the maximum propanol yield was only 47.0%. FTIR spectra and hydrogenation results indicated that the high catalytic performance of Ru/ZrO₂·xH₂O in aqueous phase results from the cooperation effect between water as a solvent and hydroxyl groups on the surface of carrier.     

SiO2 coated Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticle dispersed multiwalled carbon nanotubes based amperometric glucose biosensor

A new type of amperometric glucose biosensor based on silicon dioxide coated magnetic nanoparticle decorated multiwalled carbon nanotubes (Fe₃O₄@SiO₂/MWNTs) on a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) has been developed. MWNTs have been synthesized by catalytic chemical vapour decomposition (CCVD) of acetylene over rare earth (RE) based AB₃ alloy hydride catalyst. The as-grown MWNTs have been purified and further functionlized. Functionalized MWNTs have been decorated with magnetic Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles which have been uniformly coated with biocompatible SiO₂ using a simple chemical reduction method. The characterization of magnetic nanoparticle modified MWNTs have been done by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infra red spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) and UV-vis spectroscopy. Amperometric biosensor has been fabricated by the deposition of glucose oxidase (GOD) over Nafion-solubilized Fe₃O₄@SiO₂/MWNTs electrode. The resultant bioelectrode retains its biocatalytic activity and offers fast and sensitive glucose quantification. The performance of the biosensor has been studied using cyclic voltammetry and amperometry and the results have been discussed. The fabricated glucose biosensor exhibits a linear response from 1 μM to 30 mM with an excellent detection limit of 800 nM indicating the potential applications in food industries.     

Preparation of carbon nanotubes supported platinum nanoparticles by an organic colloidal process for nonenzymatic glucose sensing

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) supported platinum nanoparticles with narrow size distribution were prepared by an organic colloidal process with sodium citrate as the coordination reagent and stabilizer, and ethylene glycol as the reduction reagent. A nonenzymatic glucose sensor with high sensitivity based on the Pt/MWNTs electrode was demonstrated. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were employed to investigate the size distributions and the crystal structure of Pt nanoparticles on the MWNTs. The TEM images show that the Pt nanoparticles with about 2–4 nm in diameter are well dispersed on the MWNTs. The Pt/MWNTs shows high electrocatalytic activity towards the oxidation of glucose in 0.1 M NaOH solution. At +0.5 V, the Pt/MWNTs nanocomposite electrode exhibits linearity in the range of 1 mM to 23 mM (R > 0.998) glucose with a response time of 11.6 s. The detection limit is 50 μM (S/N = 3). It was demonstrated that the Pt/MWNTs electrode with high electrocatalytic activity to glucose oxidation could find application in nonenzymatic detection of glucose.     

Structure–Reactivity Relationships in the Hydrogenation of Carbon Dioxide with Ruthenium Complexes Bearing Pyridinylazolato Ligands

Pyridinylazolato (N–N′) ruthenium(II) complexes of the type [(N–N′)RuCl(PMe₃)₃] have been obtained in high yields by treating the corresponding functionalised azolylpyridines with [RuCl₂(PMe₃)₄] in the presence of a base. ¹⁵N NMR spectroscopy was used to elucidate the electronic influence of the substituents attached to the azolyl ring. The findings are in agreement with slight differences in the bond lengths of the ruthenium complexes. Furthermore, the electronic nature of the azolate moiety modulates the catalytic activity of the ruthenium complexes in the hydrogenation of carbon dioxide under supercritical conditions and in the transfer hydrogenation of acetophenone. DFT calculations were performed to shed light on the mechanism of the hydrogenation of carbon dioxide and to clarify the impact of the electronic nature of the pyridinylazolate ligands.     

Steric and Electronic Effects of Bidentate Phosphine Ligands on Ruthenium(II)‐Catalyzed Hydrogenation of Carbon Dioxide

The reactivity difference between the hydrogenation of CO₂ catalyzed by various ruthenium bidentate phosphine complexes was explored by DFT. In addition to the ligand dmpe (Me₂PCH₂CH₂PMe₂), which was studied experimentally previously, a more bulky diphosphine ligand, dmpp (Me₂PCH₂CH₂CH₂PMe₂), together with a more electron‐withdrawing diphosphine ligand, PN^MeP (Me₂PCH₂N^MeCH₂PMe₂), have been studied theoretically to analyze the steric and electronic effects on these catalyzed reactions. Results show that all of the most favorable pathways for the hydrogenation of CO₂ catalyzed by bidentate phosphine ruthenium dihydride complexes undergo three major steps: cis–trans isomerization of ruthenium dihydride complex, CO₂ insertion into the Ru?H bond, and H₂ insertion into the ruthenium formate ion. Of these steps, CO₂ insertion into the Ru?H bond has the lowest barrier compared with the other two steps in each preferred pathway. For the hydrogenation of CO₂ catalyzed by ruthenium complexes of dmpe and dmpp, cis–trans isomerization of ruthenium dihydride complex has a similar barrier to that of H₂ insertion into the ruthenium formate ion. However, in the reaction catalyzed by the PN^MePRu complex, cis–trans isomerization of the ruthenium dihydride complex has a lower barrier than H₂ insertion into the ruthenium formate ion. These results suggest that the steric effect caused by the change of the outer sphere of the diphosphine ligand on the reaction is not clear, although the electronic effect is significant to cis–trans isomerization and H₂ insertion. This finding refreshes understanding of the mechanism and provides necessary insights for ligand design in transition‐metal‐catalyzed CO₂ transformation.     

Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Glucose at Carbon Nanotubes Supported PtRu Nanoparticles and Its Detection

PtRu nanoparticles were supported on multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWNTs), which were further fabricated as an electrode for nonenzymatic glucose sensing. Transmission electron microscope and X‐ray diffraction patterns were used for characterization of the PtRu nanoparticles on MWNTs. Cyclic voltammetry and chronopotentiometry were applied to investigate the performance of the PtRu/MWNTs nanocomposite electrode for nonenzymatic oxidation of glucose. The PtRu/MWNTs electrode shows high electrocatalytic activity towards the oxidation of glucose in 0.1 M NaOH solution and thus can be used to selectively detect glucose. Under the optimal potential (+0.55 V vs. Ag/AgCl), the biosensor effectively performs a selective electrochemical analysis of glucose in the presence of common interferents, such as ascorbic acid (AA), dopamine (DP) and uric acid (UA). Wide linear calibration ranging from 1 mM to 15 mM, high sensitivity of 28.26 μA cm^?2 mM^?1, low detection limit of 2.5×10^?5 M, and fast response time of 10 s were achieved for the detection of glucose at the PtRu/MWNTs electrode.     

Ruthenium(II)-catalyzed transfer hydrogenation of aldehydes with new water-soluble monotosylated ethylenediamines as ligands

New water-soluble monotosylated ethylenediamines containing quaternary ammonium groups were conveniently synthesized from ethylenediamine. The ruthenium catalysts prepared in situ from ruthenium complex [RuCl₂(p-cymene)]₂ and water-soluble monotosylated ethylenediamine ligands were used in transfer hydrogenation of aldehydes, and excellent conversions and chemoselectivities were achieved with sodium formate as reductant in neat water.     

Ruthenium nanoparticles polymer-protected on beta zeolite: characterization and catalytic properties in benzene hydrogenation

Summary Ruthenium nanoparticles supported on zeolite Beta catalysts were prepared by alcohol reduction of RuCl₃solution in the presence of PVP. Highly dispersed Ru nanoparticles with mono-size formed on the zeolite surface and their size can be controlled by changing the amount of PVP at same ruthenium loading. In the water/benzene system, Ru-PVP/Beta catalyst for benzene hydrogenation showed high activity, selectivity and good stability.     

Efficient transfer hydrogenation of ketones in the presence of ruthenium N-heterocyclic carbene catalysts

Novel ruthenium carbene complexes have been in situ generated and tested for the transfer hydrogenation of ketones. Applying Ru(cod)(methylallyl)₂ in the presence of imidazolium salts in 2-propanol and sodium-2-propanolate as base, turnover frequencies up to 346 h⁻¹ have been obtained for reduction of acetophenone. A comparative study involving ruthenium carbene and ruthenium phosphine complexes demonstrated the higher activity of ruthenium carbene complexes.     

Ruthenium Nanoparticles on Nano‐Level‐Controlled Carbon Supports as Highly Effective Catalysts for Arene Hydrogenation

The reaction of three types of carbon nanofibers (CNFs; platelet: CNF‐P, tubular: CNF‐T, herringbone: CNF‐H) with [Ru₃(CO)₁₂] in toluene heated at reflux provided the corresponding CNF‐supported ruthenium nanoparticles, Ru/CNFs (Ru content=1.1–3.8 wt %). TEM studies of these Ru/CNFs revealed that size‐controlled Ru nanoparticles (2–4 nm) exist on the CNFs, and that their location was dependent on the surface nanostructures of the CNFs: on the edge of the graphite layers (CNF‐P), in the tubes and on the surface (CNF‐T), and between the layers and on the edge (CNF‐H). Among these Ru/CNFs, Ru/CNF‐P showed excellent catalytic activity towards hydrogenation of toluene with high reproducibility; the reaction proceeded without leaching of the Ru species, and the catalyst was reusable. The total turnover number of the five recycling experiments for toluene hydrogenation reached over 180 000 (mol toluene) (mol Ru)^?1. Ru/CNF‐P was also effective for the hydrogenation of functionalized benzene derivatives and pyridine. Hydrogenolysis of benzylic C? O and C? N bonds has not yet been observed. Use of poly(ethylene glycol)s (PEGs) as a solvent made possible the biphasic catalytic hydrogenation of toluene. After the reaction, the methylcyclohexane formed was separated by decantation without contamination of the ruthenium species and PEG. The insoluble PEG phase containing all of the Ru/CNF was recoverable and reusable as the catalyst without loss of activity.     

Asymmetric hydrogenation of N-alkyl and N-aryl ketimines using chiral cationic Ru(diamine) complexes as catalysts: the counteranion and solvent effects,and substrate scope

Asymmetric hydrogenation of N-alkyl and N-aryl ketimines catalyzed by chiral cationic η⁶-arene-(N-monosulfonylated diamine) Ru(II) complexes has been investigated. Strong counteranion and solvent effects on the enantioselectivity were observed. The ruthenium catalyst bearing non-coordinating BArF^? anion was found to be particularly effective for the hydrogenation of acyclic and exocyclic N-alkyl ketimines in the presence of (Boc)₂O in dichloromethane or even under solvent-free conditions, providing chiral amines with up to >99% ee and full conversions. Alternatively, the ruthenium catalyst bearing achiral phosphate anion together with corresponding phosphoric acid as the additive was also efficient for the hydrogenation of N-alkyl ketimines in the absence of (Boc)₂O with excellent enantioselectivities and full conversions. For N-aryl ketimines lower enantiomeric excesses were observed by using the ruthenium catalyst bearing BArF^? anion. This catalytic protocol thus provides a facile and practical access to optically active amines and has been successfully employed in the gram-scale synthesis of enantiomerically pure (+)-sertraline.     

Composite film of carbon nanotubes and chitosan for preparation of amperometric hydrogen peroxide biosensor

A new amperometric biosensor for hydrogen peroxide was developed based on cross-linking horseradish peroxidase (HRP) by glutaraldehyde with multiwall carbon nanotubes/chitosan (MWNTs/chitosan) composite film coated on a glassy carbon electrode. MWNTs were firstly dissolved in a chitosan solution. Then the morphology of MWNTs/chitosan composite film was characterized by field-emission scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that MWNTs were well soluble in chitosan and robust films could be formed on the surface. HRP was cross-linked by glutaraldehyde with MWNTs/chitosan film to prepare a hydrogen peroxide biosensor. The enzyme electrode exhibited excellent electrocatalytic activity and rapid response for H₂O₂ in the absence of a mediator. The linear range of detection towards H₂O₂ (applied potential: −0.2 V) was from 1.67 × 10⁻⁵ to 7.40 × 10⁻⁴ M with correction coefficient of 0.998. The biosensor had good repeatability and stability for the determination of H₂O₂. There were no interferences from ascorbic acid, glucose, citrate acid and lactic acid.     

水相不对称转移氢化*

手性醇和胺是重要的精细化学品,不对称转移氢化是获得这类手性化合物有效、实用的途径之一。在众多的催化剂中,Noyori等发展的手性二胺与过渡金属钌TsDPEN-Ru（TsDPEN = 1,2-二苯基乙二胺）络合物是最有效的催化剂。近年来,随着化学家对绿色化学的日益重视,水作为绿色溶剂被广泛地用作为不对称催化转移氢化的反应介质,具有很高的反应活性、对映选择性和化学选择性。本文综述近年来应用未经修饰和修饰的手性二胺配体与过渡金属钌[(cymene)RuCl₂]₂、铑[(Cp*)RhCl₂]₂和铱[(Cp*)IrCl_2]2的络合物催化的水相中酮、亚胺和活化烯烃的不对称转移氢化的研究进展。     

α‐Amino acid: an effective ligand for asymmetric catalysis of transfer hydrogenation of ketones

Ruthenium complexes, prepared by mixing the potassium salt of α‐amino acids and [RuCl₂(arene)]₂, acted as catalysts for the asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of ketones from 2‐propanol in the presence of KOH. For example, the transfer hydrogenation of acetophenone from 2‐propanol was catalyzed effectively by the ruthenium complex prepared from potassium L ‐prolinate and [RuCl₂(p‐cymene)]₂ to give (R)‐1‐phenylethanol in 72% yield with 81% ee. The yields and enantioselectivities of the product were influenced strongly by the structure of the α‐amino acidate ligand, arene ligand, and substrate, by the amount of additional base, and by the concentration of the substrates. The best enantiomeric excesses of the products was 92%, when 1‐tetralone was subjected to this reaction using a prolinated ruthenium complex bearing p‐cymene. Furthermore, the potassium salts of dipeptides were tested as a ligand for this transfer hydrogenation. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Metalizing carbon nanotubes with Pd–Pt core–shell nanowires enhances electrocatalytic activity and stability in the oxygen reduction reaction

We describe an electrostatically induced self-assembly method to prepare ultrathin Pd nanowires (NWs) surrounding individual multiwalled carbon nanotubes, i.e., Pd_NW/MWNTs, that are noticeable for improving performance in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) of their supported Pt_ML electrocatalyst. The carbonaceous by-products in MWNTs, rather than the nanotubes themselves, are modified with the oxygenated terminals to allow the negatively charged and hydrophilic surface while retaining the intrinsic nature of the MWNTs. Encompassing the nanotubes' length are 2-nm-thick Pd NWs that are closely packed and homogeneously dispersed due to the unique processes for preparing Pd_NW/MWNTs and its components. Although the crystal lattice of the Pd NWs expands somewhat, which should cause an unfavorable interaction with supported Pt_ML, this adverse effect is counterweighed by the shape-determined features of Pd NWs, including their high specific surface area, excellent contiguousness, and low-energy atomic configuration. Consequently, these distinct chemical and physical properties substantially expedite the desorption of the intermediates to refresh the active centers during the reduction of oxygen with the Pt_ML electrocatalyst while ensuring a desirable electron transfer rate, so improving the overall ORR kinetics. Indeed, Pt_ML/Pd_NW/MWNTs exhibits the Pt mass and specific activities of 1.45 A/mg_Pt and 0.65 mA/cm² _Pt, respectively, each of which are several times those of the Pt/C and even higher than those of the Pt_ML supported on Pd nanoparticles. These high activities remained over a long-term stability test using the latest US Department of Energy-established protocol.     

N-Heterocyclic Carbene (NHC)-Stabilized Ru0 Nanoparticles: In Situ Generation of an Efficient Transfer Hydrogenation Catalyst

Tethered and untethered ruthenium half-sandwich complexes were synthesized and characterized spectroscopically. X-ray crystallographic analysis of three untethered and two tethered Ru N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complexes were also carried out. These RuNHC complexes catalyze transfer hydrogenation of aromatic ketones in 2-propanol under reflux, optimally in the presence of (25 mol %) KOH. Under these conditions, the formation of 2–3 nm-sized Ru⁰ nanoparticles was detected by TEM measurements. A solid-state NMR investigation of the nanoparticles suggested that the NHC ligands were bound to the surface of the Ru nanoparticles (NPs). This base-promoted route to NHC-stabilized ruthenium nanoparticles directly from arene-tethered ruthenium–NHC complexes and from untethered ruthenium–NHC complexes is more convenient than previously known routes to NHC-stabilized Ru nanocatalysts. Similar catalytically active RuNPs were also generated from the reaction of a mixture of [RuCl₂(p-cymene)]₂ and the NHC precursor with KOH in isopropanol under reflux. The transfer hydrogenation catalyzed by these NHC-stabilized RuNPs possess a high turnover number. The catalytic efficiency was significantly reduced if nanoparticles were exposed to air or allowed to aggregate and precipitate by cooling the reaction mixtures during the reaction.     

RuCl2(BISBI)[(R,R)-DPEN]催化苯乙酮不对称加氢反应研究

报道了配合物RuCl₂(BISBI)[(R,R)-DPEN] [BISBI＝2,2'-二(二苯膦亚甲基)-1,1'-联苯, DPEN＝1,2-二苯基乙二胺]的合成和表征, 并研究了其在苯乙酮不对称加氢反应中的催化性能. 考察了底物/催化剂物质的量比、碱浓度、反应温度和氢气压力等对催化活性和对映选择性的影响, 在苯乙酮/KOH/催化剂的物质的量比为30000∶250∶1, 氢气压力为2 MPa, 反应温度为35 ℃时, 苯乙酮的转化率和生成α-苯乙醇的对映选择性分别达到了100%和65% ee.