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A catalytic example of C-S bond breakage in benzothiophene has been reported by Bianchini [47], A catalytic desulfurisation was not yet achieved at the time as this is thermodynamically not feasible at such mild temperatures because of the relative stability of metal sulfides formed. Bianchini used a water-soluble catalyst in a two-phase system of heptane-methanol/water mixtures in which the product 2-ethylthiophenol is extracted into the basic aqueous layer containing NaOH. Figure 2.43 gives the reaction scheme and the catalyst. The 16-electron species Na(sulfos)RhH is suggested to be the catalyst. Note that a hydrodesulfurisation has not yet been achieved in this reaction because a thiol is the product. Under more forcing conditions the formation of H2S has been observed for various systems. 

Furthermore, the conditions under which the reactions proceed are typically mild, temperatures, for example, being generally under 100°C and frequently below 50°C. Enzymes are water-soluble but are frequently bound to membranes within the cells or retained in the microbe by the cell walls. The structure of those cell walls is such that they permit the ingress of nutrients, or substrates, and the egress of the by-products of the cell s growth. Enzymes usually retain their catalytic activity when isolated from the cell and are often used as such, thus removing the need for... 

Catalytic oxidation of alcohols with molecular oxygen has attracted much attention as an alternative to traditional oxidation methods such as Dess-Martin [195], Jones [196] or Swern [197] oxidations, which require the use of stoichiometric toxic reagents and/or low temperatures. Significant advances have been made in Pd-catalyzed aerobic alcohol oxidations in the last few years [198-200] Sigman and co-workers have shown the broad scope of two IPr-Pd(II) complexes with low catalyst loadings and mild temperatures [201,202]. Some representative examples are summarized in Table 7. 

Cr(CO)6 is active in the 1,4-hydrosilylation of 1,3-dienes to yield allylsilanes using a method of synthetic utility [1 ]. Wrighton and co-workers have reported the high catalytic activity of Fe(CO)s upon UV irradiation under mild temperature conditions (0-50 °C) in the hydrosilylation of alkenes [13]. Ru, Os, and Ir are effective photocatalysts of the hydrosilylation of acetone, whereas Fe3(CO)i2, Co2(CO)s, and Co4(CO)i2 are known to be efficient photoactivated catalysts in the hydrosilylation of olefins. It has been also demonstrated that Ru(CO)4PPh3 and Ru(CO)3(PPh3)2 complexes can serve as catalysts for the photochemical hydrosilylation of benzaldehyde [2]. 

The catalytic effect of copper salts on the 0-arylation of alcohols has been observed, but its synthetic importance remains limited. 7 jhe formation of 2-iodo-2 -acetoxybiphenyl (30) by reaction of the biphenyleneiodonium sulfate (29) with sodium acetate in boiling glacial acetic acid was quantitative when the reaction was catalysed by copper salts.(see 5.1.4.2) In the case of phenols, the (9-arylation by diaryliodonium salts is preferentially performed in a weakly basic medium (generally triethylamine) in the presence of copper bronze in dichloromethane or methanol at room temperature or at mild temperatures (around 50 C). Under these conditions, the 0-aryl ethers are obtained easily in good yields. l ... 

A step forward in the design of catalysts enabling the N-arylation of amines is to eliminate the activation step (reduction of palladium(II) to palladium(O) prior to oxidative addition). One approach is to use well-defined palladium(O) complexes of (NHC)2Pd or mixed phosphine/NHC,(R3P)Pd(NHC) type [80]. These complexes are efficient catalysts for this transformation at mild temperatures. A second approach is to sidestep two required activation stages in the catalytic cycle and eliminate the need for the preactivation and the oxidative addition processes by using well-defined catalysts that are oxidative addition adducts such as NHC-stabilized palladacycles (Scheme 25) [81]. 

To conclude, the mie-pot conversion of cellulose-to-lactic acid (or lactate ester in alcoholic media) thus follows a complex cascade reaction network involving at least six reactions. These reactions have different catalytic needs, but, in general, the presence of both Lewis and Brpnsted acidity are paramount for catalytic success. Br0nsted acidity is key to the hydrolysis of cellulose (step 1) at mild temperatures (<200°C), and to some extent to the dehydration of triose (step 4), whereas Lewis acid sites play a vital role in the isomerization reaction of glucose-to-fructose (step 2), the retro-aldol (step 3), and the 1,2-hydride shift (step 6). Steps 4 and 5 are relatively less demanding they are catalyzed by both acid types. 

The high catalytic activity of [Fe(CO)s] upon UV irradiation under mild temperature conditions (0-50° C) in the hydrosilylation of alkenes has been reported. The truly photocatalytic nature of the reactions is demonstrated by the quantum yields, which exceed unity, and by the strong influence of temperature on the photocatalysis. 

The purification of nanotubes has been studied. It is relatively easier to purify the catalytically grown nanotubes than that from graphite vaporization. The metal catalysts and the inorganic support can be removed with HCl and HF solution. The transition metals can be dissolved in HNO3 solution. The amorphous carbon can be removed with HNO3 solution, and also by permanganate solution. Oxidation with air at mild temperatures is also effective in removing the amorphous carbon. 

In a study comparing TPP to several other catalysts, TPP was found both to accelerate the epoxy-phenol reaction most rapidly and to show the highest selectivity of the phenoUc hydrojq l of bis-phenol A toward epoxy reaction under mild temperatures and dilute concentrations. Banthia and McGrath concluded that httle or no side reaction of epojgr with secondary hydroxyls took place. The reasoning was that a necessaiy catalytic intermediate for the side reaction, the formation of an ion pair between the secondary hydrorqrl group and the phosphorous atom, was hindered by the low basicity of the triphenylphosphine and also because the phosphorous was sterically encumbered. However, no concrete data is presented to support this interpretation. ... 

In gas-solid catalytic systems, the precursor of the catalyst previously supported passes through the calcination process, owing to the shielding around the metal particles, so that the metal layer can be exposed to the reactants. The use of binders with low decomposition temperatures permits the removal of stabilizers which can be carried out under mild temperature conditions and does not cause damage to the... 

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