Pincer ligand supported RuII chloride complexes may be used for acetylene hydrochlorination as non-mercury molecular catalysts. Based on theoretical calculations, the catalytic mechanism and interaction between catalysts reactants has been evaluated, indicating that (pincer)RuIICl2 platform supports electrophilic proton-ruthenation of C2H2. Energy decomposition studies further illustrate electr...

The commercialization of gold for acetylene hydrochlorination represents a major scientific landmark. development second-generation catalysts continues with focus on derivatives and drop-in replacements higher activity stability. Here, we show the influence that support surface oxygen has carbon supported catalysts. Variation in content is achieved through careful modification Hummers chemical ...

The activation of HCl by cationic Au in the presence C2H2 is important for construction active sites and acetylene hydrochlorination. Here, we report a strategy activating Au-based supported ionic liquid phase (Au–SILP) technology with [N(CN)2?] anion. This enables to accept electrons from anions Au–[N(CN)2?] complexes rather than pure [Bmim][N(CN)2], leading notable improvement both reaction p...

Gold single-atom catalysts (SACs) exhibit outstanding reactivity in acetylene hydrochlorination to vinyl chloride, but their practical applicability is compromised by current synthesis protocols, using aqua regia as chlorine-based dispersing agent, and high susceptibility sintering on non-functionalized carbon supports at >500 K and/or under reaction conditions. Herein, a sustainable route carb...