Organometallic chemistry
Study of organic compounds containing metal
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Transition metal carbyne complex
Radical reactivity at the carbyne carbon was first reported, expanding the understanding of carbyne complex behavior and chemical properties.
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| 2023 |
Carbon-neutral fuel
A study published by the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence concluded that e-fuels offer a promising decarbonization pathway for military mobility across land, sea, and air domains.
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| 2023 |
Carbon–hydrogen bond activation
Girolami reported a full characterization of the structure of methane bound to a metal center, using isotopic perturbation of equilibrium (IPE) studies with deuterated isotopologs. The research revealed that methane binds to the metal center through a single M···H-C bridge, with changes in 1JCH coupling constants indicating significant perturbation of the methane ligand's structure compared to its free state.
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| 2022 |
Carbon-neutral fuel
Zero, a British company founded by former F1 engineer Paddy Lowe, began work on a demonstration production plant for synthetic fuels at Bicester Heritage near Oxford.
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| 2021 |
Fischer–Tropsch process
Twelve and Emerging Fuels Technology (Syntroleum's successor) manufactured a new batch of synthetic jet fuel for the U.S. Air Force.
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| 2021 |
Heterogeneous metal catalyzed cross-coupling
A survey of heterogeneous metal catalyzed cross-couplings in the fine chemical industry was conducted, revealing 22 examples, predominantly Suzuki or Heck reactions, with limited diversity in substrate complexity.
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| June 17 2021 |
Fischer–Tropsch process
First commercial flight (JL 515 from Tokyo to Sapporo) using aviation fuel derived from gasified woodchips and synthesized into SAF through Fischer-Tropsch technology.
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| 2020 |
Fischer–Tropsch process
TOYO Engineering Corporation used Velocys Fischer-Tropsch reactors to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from woodchips at a demonstration plant in Nagoya, Japan.
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| 2018 |
Sonogashira coupling
Košmrlj et al. definitively demonstrated the mechanism of the Cu-free Sonogashira reaction, showing it proceeds through two interconnected Pd0/PdII catalytic cycles, resolving previous mechanistic uncertainties.
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| 2018 |
Fischer–Tropsch process
The Velocys and Envia joint venture demonstration plant continued operations, ultimately closing down after experiencing a leak and subsequent insurance settlement.
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| 2017 |
Fischer–Tropsch process
Velocys operated a demonstration Fischer-Tropsch process plant in collaboration with Envia in Oklahoma City.
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| 2015 |
Organometallics
Paul Chirik becomes the editor-in-chief of Organometallics journal, bringing his expertise as an American chemist and Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Chemistry at Princeton University.
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| April 2014 |
Carbon-neutral fuel
By this time, Willauer's team had not yet produced fuel to the standard required by military jets.
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| September 2013 |
Carbon-neutral fuel
Heather Willauer's team successfully flew a radio-controlled model airplane using synthetic fuel made from seawater, powered by a common two-stroke internal combustion engine.
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| September 2012 |
Carbon-neutral fuel
ZSW's methane synthesis plant was scheduled to be upgraded to 10 megawatts, with completion planned for autumn.
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| 2011 |
Fischer–Tropsch process
Choren Industries went bankrupt due to impracticalities in their biomass-to-syngas and fuel conversion process.
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| 2011 |
Carbon-neutral fuel
The George Olah carbon dioxide recycling plant in Grindavík, Iceland, began producing 2 million liters of methanol transportation fuel annually from flue exhaust of the Svartsengi Power Station.
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| 2010 |
Carbon-neutral fuel
A team of process chemists led by Heather Willauer of the U.S. Navy estimated that 100 megawatts of electricity could produce jet fuel, with shipboard production from nuclear power being approximately twice the petroleum fuel cost.
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| 2010 |
Carbon-neutral fuel
The Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research (ZSW) and Fraunhofer Society constructed a 250 kilowatt methane synthesis plant in Germany and began its operation.
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