Chemistry

Highly active, ultra-low loading single-atom iron catalysts for catalytic transfer hydrogenation

Z. An, P. Yang, et al.

This groundbreaking research presents a single-atom iron catalyst that dramatically enhances catalytic transfer hydrogenation of furfural, showcasing performance that outstrips existing catalysts by up to four orders of magnitude. Conducted by a talented team including Zhidong An, Piaoping Yang, and many others, this study reveals the vital role of pyrrolic Fe(II)-PIN3 as the active site in this truly innovative process.