Carbocatalysis: The State of "Metal‐Free" Catalysis. Issue 36 (30th June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chua, Chun Kiang; Pumera, Martin
• Is Part Of: Chemistry. Volume 21:Issue 36(2015)
• Page Start: 12550
• Page End: 12562
• Publication Date: 2015-06-30
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1002/chem.201501383
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0947-6539

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>The rise in global demand for crucial chemical compounds has driven immense research in the fundamental science of catalysis. Graphene and its derivatives (chemically modified graphene, CMGs) have recently emerged as a new class of heterogeneous catalyst that promises economically viable and greener routes to these compounds. Although CMGs possess unique catalytic properties, the actual active sites are often points of discussion. Current minimal understanding on the possible effects of metallic impurities on the electrocatalytic performances of these CMGs calls forth the need to raise awareness on possible metallic impurities misrepresenting the actual chemical catalytic performances of the CMGs. This Minireview highlights the latest advances in the application of CMGs as catalysts, with an emphasis on the possible effects of metallic impurities on CMG catalysis.</p> </abstract>