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Catalytic acceptorless complete dehydrogenation of cycloalkanes

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  • Rahul A. Jagtap

    (Bunkyo-ku)

  • Yuki Nishioka

    (Bunkyo-ku)

  • Stephen M. Geddis

    (Bunkyo-ku)

  • Yu Irie

    (Bunkyo-ku)

  • Tsukasa Takanashi

    (Okayama University)

  • Rintaro Adachi

    (Okayama University)

  • Akira Yamakata

    (Okayama University)

  • Masaaki Fuki

    (Kobe University
    Graduate School of Science, Kobe University
    Kawaguchi)

  • Yasuhiro Kobori

    (Kobe University
    Graduate School of Science, Kobe University
    Kawaguchi)

  • Harunobu Mitsunuma

    (Bunkyo-ku
    Kawaguchi)

  • Motomu Kanai

    (Bunkyo-ku)

Abstract

The advancement of an effective hydrogen liberation technology from liquid organic hydrogen carriers, particularly cycloalkanes such as cyclohexane and methylcyclohexane, holds significance in realizing a hydrogen-centric society. However, the attainment of homogeneous catalytic acceptorless dehydrogenation characterized by elevated selectivity for thorough aromatization under mild conditions remains unrealized. In this study, a catalyst system, facilitated by a double hydrogen atom transfer processes, has been devised for the catalytic acceptorless dehydrogenation of inert cycloalkanes at ambient temperature under visible light irradiation. Through the synergistic utilization of tetrabutylammonium chloride and thiophosphoric acid hydrogen atom transfer catalysts, successful catalytic acceptorless dehydrogenation with comprehensive aromatization has been accomplished with potential liquid organic hydrogen carrier candidates and showcased high functional group tolerance.

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  • Rahul A. Jagtap & Yuki Nishioka & Stephen M. Geddis & Yu Irie & Tsukasa Takanashi & Rintaro Adachi & Akira Yamakata & Masaaki Fuki & Yasuhiro Kobori & Harunobu Mitsunuma & Motomu Kanai, 2025. "Catalytic acceptorless complete dehydrogenation of cycloalkanes," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 16(1), pages 1-7, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:16:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-024-55460-y
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-55460-y
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