Organic Synthesis Catalyzed by Nanoporous Metals

Nanoporous metal (MNPore) skeleton catalysts have attracted much interest as a new class of heterogeneous catalysts in the field of green and sustainable heterogeneous catalysis. Due to their interesting features such as peculiar three dimensional (3D) bio-continuous network structures, high surface area, non-toxic nature, rather simple recovery, MNPore catalysts have been widely applied as active catalysts in organic molecule transformation. In the present chapter, we summarize the preparation, characterization, and application of MNPore catalysts in organic synthesis based on current research works and studies. This chapter will be discussed in terms of the catalytic performance of nanoporous Au, Pd, Ag, Ru, Ni, Cu, AuPd, PtRu, PtFe, and PtCo/Co3O4 with respect to the achievements on catalytic applications in various molecular transformations. Finally, AuNPore functionalized with Ce–TiOx or Pr–TiOx catalyst will also be discussed.