Engineering nickel catalysts with atomic-sulfur-stabilized thiolate adlayers for durable selectivity in hydrogenation of halonitrobenzenes

Key Points

• This research focuses on enhancing the durability and selectivity of nickel catalysts in hydrogenation reactions.
• Developed nickel catalysts with atomic-sulfur-stabilized thiolate adlayers
• Evaluated selectivity in halonitrobenzene hydrogenation
• Investigated the role of upright adsorption in suppressing dehalogenation
• Achieved over 99.9% selectivity in hydrogenation
• Minimized waste through effective suppression of dehalogenation
• Enhanced atom economy demonstrated during the hydrogenation process