Structures and reactivities of heterogeneous frustrated Lewis pairs catalysts

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Contributors

  • Kaisi Liu - , Wuhan Textile University (Author)
  • Tongtong Liu - , Wuhan Textile University (Author)
  • Xinyi Wu - , Wuhan Textile University (Author)
  • Xudan Jiao - , Wuhan Textile University (Author)
  • Panlu Du - , Wuhan Textile University (Author)
  • Jun Wan - , Wuhan Textile University (Author)
  • Thomas Heine - , Chair of Theoretical Chemistry (Author)
  • Lei Liu - , Wuhan Textile University (Author)

Abstract

Activating small molecules is pivotal in advancing sustainable energy conversion and green chemical synthesis. Frustrated Lewis pairs (FLPs) consist of spatially separated Lewis acid and Lewis base sites, preserving the intrinsic reactivity of each site while enabling cooperative interactions that facilitate the efficient activation of small molecules. Heterogeneous FLPs, mainly by integrating FLPs onto solid supports, have been widely investigated owing to their practical advantages of high reactivity, easy separation, and stable reusability. This review comprehensively summarizes the construction methods, catalytic mechanisms, and applications of heterogeneous FLPs across various solid supports, including metal oxides/hydroxides/oxyhalides, two-dimensional (2D) carbon materials, porous frameworks, and polymers. We systematically discuss how crystal structure, surface defects, electronic properties, and elemental composition of solid supports influence the formation, spatial configuration, and reactivity of FLPs. Furthermore, the challenges in designing and investigating heterogeneous FLPs are critically highlighted, and potential avenues for future research are outlined to advance this emerging field.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article number217039
JournalCoordination chemistry reviews
Volume546
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 14 Aug 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

Keywords

Keywords

  • Catalytic mechanisms, Heterogeneous frustrated lewis pairs, Small molecule activation, Solid, Supports