Issue 9, 2021

Heterogeneous alkane dehydrogenation catalysts investigated via a surface organometallic chemistry approach

Abstract

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.

Graphical abstract: Heterogeneous alkane dehydrogenation catalysts investigated via a surface organometallic chemistry approach

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
09 Nov 2020
First published
24 Mar 2021
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2021,50, 5806-5822

Heterogeneous alkane dehydrogenation catalysts investigated via a surface organometallic chemistry approach

S. R. Docherty, L. Rochlitz, P. Payard and C. Copéret, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2021, 50, 5806 DOI: 10.1039/D0CS01424A

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