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Nanoporous Polymers: Bridging the Gap between Molecular and Solid Catalysts?
Author(s) -
Rose Marcus
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
chemcatchem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.497
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1867-3899
pISSN - 1867-3880
DOI - 10.1002/cctc.201301071
Subject(s) - nanoporous , catalysis , polymer , nanotechnology , materials science , heterogeneous catalysis , bridging (networking) , homogeneous catalysis , chemical engineering , nanoparticle , chemistry , organic chemistry , computer science , computer network , engineering , composite material
The combination of the advantageous properties of molecular and solid catalysts is considered the “Holy Grail” in catalysis research. Great potential is provided by nanoporous polymers. Chemically well‐defined moieties in combination with a high stability render these materials suitable as catalyst supports for liquid‐phase and even aqueous‐phase catalytic processes, especially regarding the transition from fossil resources to renewable resources. In this Minireview, recent developments are summarized, covering the three main approaches: solid metal‐free organocatalysts, immobilized molecular catalyst species, and supported metal nanoparticles and clusters. Their potential is evaluated and the question as to whether nanoporous polymers can bridge the gap between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis is critically discussed.