Research report 2018 - Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung
High-performance organocatalysts: catalysis on a ppb-level
Authors
Lindner, Dr. Monika; Bae, Dr. Han Yong; List, Prof. Dr. Benjamin
Departments
Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Abteilung Homogene Katalyse, Mülheim an der Ruhr
Summary
Current research at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung in Mülheim has made substantial advances in organocatalysis and chemical synthesis which has resulted in the discovery of novel, surprisingly active catalysts. They catalyse chemical reactions very efficiently in extremely low catalyst loadings at ppm and even ppb level.