Selective catalysts for sustainable oxidation of alkanes are highly demanded because of the
abundance of these molecules in the environment, the possibility to transform them into …

The oxidation of alkanes into valuable chemical products is a vital reaction in organic
synthesis. This reaction, however, is challenging, owing to the inertness of C− H bonds …

The activation of alkanes to provide compounds of high value is an important scientific
challenge.[1] Increasing environmental concerns call for the design of alternative and …

The selective oxidation of alkanes is a topic of considerable interest to both industrial and
academic chemists. While the initial discovery occurred more than 25 years ago, new …

Much research effort is currently devoted to the chemical conversion of light alkanes to
valuable chemicals. In particular, the increased demand for light olefins requires new …

Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2002, 41, No. 5 ¹ WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH, 69451 Weinheim,
Germany, 2002 1433-7851/02/4105-0859 $17.50+. 50/0 859 (entries 3, 4, 10 and 11 …

Catalytic oxidation provides several examples of the remarkable steps made forward
towards a more sustainable chemical industry: use of alternative reactants, the design of …

This Review describes recent advances in the design, synthesis, reactivity, selectivity,
structural, and electronic properties of the catalysts for reforming of a variety of oxygenates …

The selective partial oxidation of short chain alkanes is a key challenge within catalysis
research. Direct ethane oxidation to oxygenates is a difficult aim, but potentially rewarding …

The simple and efficient conversion of carbonyl compounds into functionalized alkanes via
deoxygenation is highly enabling in chemical synthesis. This Review covers the recent …