Homogeneous Oxidation Reactions, a volume in the Advances Homogeneous in Catalysis series, covers oxidation and hydrogenation reactions in detail. Split into two sections, the first is devoted to various homogeneous oxidation processes, such as oxidation of olefins, phenols, and aromatic acids. The second presents homogeneous hydrogenation reactions and related processes, including hydrogenation of alkenes, esters, and olefins. Relevant reactor design, industrial case studies, economic analysis and environmental issues of both oxidation and hydrogenation homogeneous reactions are considered. This book will be of particular interest and benefit to catalysts users, manufacturers, and creators. - Includes fundamentals, reactor design and process description of oxidation homogeneous reactions - Describes various oxidation homogeneous reactions - Explains oxidation economic and environmental challenges

Manganese Catalysis in Organic Synthesis A must-read reference for anyone interested in catalyst design and sustainable organic synthesis In Manganese Catalysis in Organic Synthesis, distinguished researcher Jean-Baptiste Sortais delivers an insightful and robust overview of the use of manganese in homogenous catalysis. The editor includes papers from authoritative academics describing the organometallic precursors used to develop manganese catalysts and covers critical applications in organic synthesis, including reduction to oxidation reactions, C-C, C-N, C-X bond formation reactions, cross-coupling reactions, C-H bond activation to dihydroxylation and epoxidation reactions. Manganese Catalysis in Organic Synthesis is a practical resource for every organic chemist in academia and industry with an interest in non-noble metal catalysis, organic synthesis, and sustainable chemistry. It is intuitively and clearly organized, covering the most important synthetic procedures using homogenous manganese catalysts. It is also the ideal companion to works like Cobalt Catalysis in Organic Synthesis, Nickel Catalysis in Organic Synthesis, and Iron Complexes in Catalysis. Readers will also enjoy: Thorough introductions to organometallic manganese compounds in organic synthesis and manganese-catalyzed hydrogenation and hydrogen transfer reactions A comprehensive exploration of manganese-catalyzed hydrogen borrowing reactions and dehydrogenative coupling reactions Practical discussions of manganese-catalyzed hydrosilylation and hydroboration reactions and manganese-catalyzed electro- and photocatalysis transformations In-depth examinations of manganese-catalyzed C-H oxygenation reactions and manganese-catalyzed organometallic C-H activation Insightful treatments of manganese-catalyzed cross-coupling processes and manganese(III) acetate mediated cyclizations Perfect for catalytic, organic, and pharmaceutical chemists, Manganese Catalysis in Organic Synthesis deserves a place in the libraries of researchers and professionals interested in catalyst design and sustainable organic synthesis.

Transition metal oxide-based systems as catalysts for oxidative reactions are studied. Utilizing aerobic oxygen as a cost-efficient and benign oxidant is explored for alcohol oxidation reactions. A detailed magnetic study is performed to understand the active phases of manganese oxide catalysts. The role of a well-known homogeneous copper oxide catalyst in an oxidation reaction is explored for making alcohols from aliphatic hydrocarbons. Finally, virtual screening techniques are explored in a preliminary study for materials discovery. In chapter I, aerobic transformation of alcohols is studied by mesoporous manganese oxide and cobalt oxide species. Catalyst optimization, characterization and substrate scope experimentation is performed for self-esterification of alcohols and aldehydes. In chapter II, a comprehensive magnetic characterization of mesoporous manganese oxide species is provided. While conventional methods do not lead to definitive phase determination, magnetic transitions and spin eco NMR techniques prove the mixed phase of meso MnOx materials. In chapter III, a synthetic copper complex is studied. The complex was modeled after the active site of particulate methane monooxygenase (pMMO). A detailed study of the complex structure, reaction medium and by- products showed that an important side reaction interfered with hydrocarbon oxidation. The nitrile solvent decomposes to amide by nucleophilic interactions from hydrogen peroxide. In the final chapter, preliminary computational screening tools are introduced. Extraction of geometrical features of molecular structures and evaluation of total energy with machine learning algorithms are performed and the ground work for application of such work to crystalline materials is proposed.