Catalytic Systems Based on Metal Complexes

Recently, there have been many reports on the effects of CD on metal catalytic systems. A potentially interesting approach for the modification of catalytic systems based on metal complexes, such as Zn, Mo, Fe, In, Sn, Pd or Ru, involves the use of CD as a protective agent. There are many reports on the interaction between CDs and metallic nanoparticles.Immobilized CD on Pd nanoparticles was employed as an efficient mediator in aqueous biphasic hydrogenation reactions (Figure 4.6a,b). ... 

The effect of macrocyclic receptors as components of catalytic systems based on metal complex on catalytic processes depends on the composition and structure of the resulting host-guest complexes. The macrocycle can interact either with the substrate or with the metal complex, which subsequently determines the characteristics of the catalyzed reaction. 

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