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Oxidation Reaction Design Service

Oxidation reactions are employed in the mechanisms of electron transfer and increase an element's oxidation state. These reactions are of great importance in both organic and inorganic adsorption. These reactions tend to increase the substrate into something more intricate and more useful. Oxidation reactions are also made to have environmentally acceptable oxidants and generate less waste and less energy consumption, which fulfills the goals of other industrial actions. Typical considerations include the crude oil derivatives oxidation into alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, or acids, and water oxidation for energy storage systems.

Fig.1 Collins’ rules on the design of oxidatively stable ligands are expressed pictorially.Fig.1 Visualization of Collins rules for the design of oxidatively stable ligands. (den Boer & Hetterscheid, 2022)

Our Oxidation Reaction Design Service

For successful oxidation reaction design, operational criteria of realizing catalytic activity, selectivity, and sustainability are crucial. Some factors include:

The process of oxidation reaction design. (CD BioSciences-GreenChemistry)

  • Transition metals
  • Heterogeneous
  • Nucleophilic water attack
  • Oxygen-oxygen bond catalysts
  • Screening multiple catalyst compositions rapidly identifies high-performance systems.
  • Temperature, pressure, and substrate concentration.

Comprehensive oxidation reaction design services for various customers from academia and industry are provided at CD BioSciences-GreenChemistry. With advanced catalysis, green chemistry, and sophisticated analytical instrumentation, our experts help you accomplish your oxidative transformation most efficiently and sustainably.

  • Requirements
  • Catalyst Selection and Design
  • Mechanistic Analysis and Pathway Development
  • Reaction Condition Optimization
  • Experimental Validation
  • The first step covers the specification of the transformation to be achieved (e.g., from an alcohol to an aldehyde or from a hydrocarbon to an acid) and the characterization of the substrate.
  • We implement green oxidants, such as molecular oxygen and hydrogen peroxide, along with automated screening to control critical parameters such as solvent, temperature, and residence time.
  • We rapidly screen and optimize catalysts for improved activity and increased scalability because of our large collection of catalysts, which is augmented by in situ spectroscopy and chromatography.
  • The real-time monitoring of key electron transfer and intermediates provides us with mechanistic insights, enabling us to optimize the reaction with fewer side reactions and better catalyst longevity.
  • Further analysis is conducted to investigate the best mechanistic pathway for the reaction alongside determining the electron transfer and intermediate.

Applications And Advantages

Applications

  • Converts alcohols, ketones, and hydrocarbons into aldehydes and carboxylic acids which are important precursors for active pharmaceutical ingredients.
  • Permits the use of selective oxidation to produce perfumes or dyes for specialty chemicals.
  • Provides an important use for catalytic converters and in water oxide reactions for hydrogen fuel cells.

Advantages

  • Aids in using non-toxic and safe metals in a reaction by employing the use of reusable catalysts.
  • Reduces the effects of using poisonous reagents such as chromium (VI) compounds enabling the use of hydrogen peroxide or oxygen.
  • Makes use of safer solvents and reaction paths protecting both the environment and workers.

About Us

While striving for spacious, environmentally friendly solutions, be it for pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, energy applications, or material science, our team of specialists collaborates hand in hand with the clients.

Containing an understanding of optimizing catalytic systems and the selection of green reagents and processes, CD BioSciences-GreenChemistry caters to its clientele by optimizing their oxidation reactions for selectivity and efficiency whilst also ensuring all processes follow good environmental practices. Should you require assistance concerning how we can help your research and the industry, feel free to Reach Out to Us.

Reference

  1. den Boer, D.; Hetterscheid, D. Design principles for homogeneous water oxidation catalysts based on first–row transition metals. Current Opinion in Electrochemistry. 2022, 35: 101064.

Our products and services are for research use only and cannot be used for any clinical purposes.