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Deformable metal-organic nanosheets@SiO2 core-shell for heterogeneous tandem catalytic transformations
Houting Wang1, Yongjie Wang1, Zeyang Liu1
1Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Biomimetic Catalysis, Joint Laboratory of International Cooperation of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China. rliu@shnu.edu.cn.
Nanoscale
|December 9, 2025
Summary
We developed durable core-shell catalysts using deformable metal-organic nanosheets (MONs) integrated with SiO2 cores. This design enhances molecular diffusion and catalytic efficiency for challenging reactions, demonstrating superior recyclability.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Catalysis
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Mass transport limitations hinder heterogeneous catalysis.
- Deformable metal-organic nanosheets (MONs) offer potential solutions for enhanced diffusion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize core-shell microspheres integrating flexible MONs with SiO2 cores.
- To create catalysts with enhanced Lewis acid and base sites for challenging reactions.
- To improve catalytic efficiency and durability.
Main Methods:
- Bottom-up synthesis of Zr-MON shells on SiO2 nanoparticle cores.
- Functionalization of MONs with triethylenediamine (DABCO) moieties.
- Characterization of core-shell architecture and catalytic performance.
Main Results:
- Successful synthesis of MON@SiO2 and MON-DABCO@SiO2 core-shell structures.
- Demonstrated enhanced molecular diffusion and ultra-efficient catalysis (>99% yield) in tandem reactions.
- Achieved excellent structural durability and recyclability over 5 cycles.
Conclusions:
- Core-shell engineering of deformable MONs is a versatile strategy for high-performance heterogeneous catalysts.
- Synergistic combination of enhanced mass transport and nanoconfinement improves catalytic activity and stability.
- The developed catalysts show promise for challenging chemical transformations.
