Scratching beneath the surface: catalyst evolution and reusability in the direct mechanocatalytic Sonogashira reaction

2025/09/30 by Sheeniza Shah, M. Mokhtar, Thinh Huy Tran +6 · 1 voice
Chemistry · Chemical Engineering · Immunology and Microbiology · #Crystallography and molecular interactions #Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions #Bacterial Infections and Vaccines

paper · pdf · doi:10.1039/d5mr00060b

openalex publication_date 2025/09/30 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/18

Abstract

Mechanochemistry facilitates the in situ combination of catalyst components, including ligands and metals, while temperature control enables coupling reactions to proceed under solvent-free, aerobic conditions.

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