Carbon Nanotubes in Organic Catalysis

Angel Luis Corcho-Valdés, Claudia Iriarte Mesa, Jesús Calzadilla-Maya, Yasser Matos-Peralta, Luis Felipe Desdín-García, Manuel Antuch

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Abstract

Nanoscience and nanotechnology have revolutionized organic catalysis, increasing the efficiency of these reactions and reducing their environmental impact. Particularly, carbon nanotubes are widely used in many organic reactions such as C–C couplings, hydrogenations, alkane dehydrogenations, transesterifications and oxidations. Excellent results have been obtained in terms of the synthesis of the catalysts, reaction yields, selectivity, and reusability. In this review, we provide a general overview of the design, synthesis, and use of carbon nanotubes as catalysts and catalytic supports, along with the main strategies for their surface functionalization and doping with heteroatoms. Concluding considerations from the authors’ perspective are provided, regarding the promising use of these materials and the challenges to be faced in the near future.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCarbon Composite Catalysts
Subtitle of host publicationPreparation, Structural and Morphological Property and Applications
EditorsMohammad Jawaid, Anish Khan
PublisherSpringer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
Pages223–266
ISBN (Electronic)978-981-19-1750-9
ISBN (Print)978-981-19-1749-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Publication series

SeriesComposites Science and Technology
ISSN0266-3538

Austrian Fields of Science 2012

  • 104008 Catalysis
  • 104011 Materials chemistry
  • 104014 Surface chemistry

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