Heterogeneous alkane dehydrogenation catalysts investigated via a surface organometallic chemistry approach


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2021-05-07

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The selective conversion of light alkanes (C2–C6 saturated hydrocarbons) to the corresponding alkene is an appealing strategy for the petrochemical industry in view of the availability of these feedstocks, in particular with the emergence of Shale gas. Here, we present a review of model dehydrogenation catalysts of light alkanes prepared via surface organometallic chemistry (SOMC). A specific focus of this review is the use of molecular strategies for the deconvolution of complex heterogeneous materials that are proficient in enabling dehydrogenation reactions. The challenges associated with the proposed reactions are highlighted, as well as overriding themes that can be ascertained from the systematic study of these challenging reactions using model SOMC catalysts.

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50 (9)

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5806 - 5822

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Royal Society of Chemistry

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03872 - Copéret, Christophe / Copéret, Christophe check_circle
02513 - Laboratorium für Anorganische Chemie / Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry

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