Synlett 2016; 27(19): 2637-2643
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1588334
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Harnessing Complex Mixtures for Catalyst Discovery

Edward Richmond
ISIS & icFRC, Université de Strasbourg & CNRS, 8 allée Gaspard Monge, 67000 Strasbourg, France   Email: moran@unistra.fr
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Joseph Moran*
ISIS & icFRC, Université de Strasbourg & CNRS, 8 allée Gaspard Monge, 67000 Strasbourg, France   Email: moran@unistra.fr
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Publication History

Received: 22 August 2016

Accepted after revision: 21 September 2016

Publication Date:
11 October 2016 (online)


Abstract

To complement high-throughput experimental approaches to catalyst discovery and optimization, we have employed a simple algorithmic approach to screening and deconvoluting complex mixtures of catalyst components with the goal of rapidly identifying new catalysts and cooperative effects. This Synpacts article highlights how interplay between screening mixtures and mechanistic studies can allow users to rapidly move from initial discovery to rationally developed second-generation catalytic systems.

1 Introduction

2 Application to Lewis and Brønsted Acid Catalysis

3 Application to Transition-Metal Catalysis

4 Conclusion and Perspective