New online! Ammonia splitting with electrode alternating for durable hydrogen production: Nature Catalysis, Published online: 11 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01554-3Electrocatalysts for ammonia oxidation tend to be poisoned by nitrogen-based intermediates. Here the authors use an…
New online! Overcoming conformational strain in directed C3-C(sp3)–H activation for saturated azacycles: Nature Catalysis, Published online: 09 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01549-0Functionalization of saturated azacycles through Pd-catalysed C3-C(sp3)–H activation leveraging the endocyclic…
New online! Neutral photogenerated N-centred radicals as a general, catalytic direct hydrogen atom transfer platform for aliphatic C–H functionalization: Nature Catalysis, Published online: 09 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01539-2Direct hydrogen atom transfer (d-HAT) for C(sp3)–H…
New online! The pH-dependant stabilization and interphase coupling of Pd species during alcohol oxidation: Nature Catalysis, Published online: 04 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01547-2Metal dissolution is a common cause for catalyst deactivation in heterogenous catalysis. Now, after mapping Pd…
New online! Selective C–C bond cleavage-enabled annulation between β-lactams and π-systems via Ni–Al bimetallic catalysis: Nature Catalysis, Published online: 03 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01552-5Selective C–C bond activation adjacent to two heteroatoms is challenging due to competing C–X…
New online! Conformation-driven C3-C(sp3)–H arylation of saturated azacycles using Pd catalyst: Nature Catalysis, Published online: 02 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01548-1The C–H activation of secondary and tertiary amines under directed Pd(II) catalysis remains challenging. Now the authors…
New online! The kinetic basis of bifunctional OX–ZEO catalysts for syngas conversion to light olefins: Nature Catalysis, Published online: 01 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01546-3Bifunctional oxide–zeolite catalysts work in tandem to produce light olefins from syngas, but the precise…
New online! Bridging gaps for sustainability at the frontiers of catalysis: Nature Catalysis, Published online: 28 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01543-6The 59th edition of the Jahrestreffen Deutscher Katalytiker (annual meeting of the German catalysis scientists) provided a high-quality overview…
New online! Microbes have a favourite facet: Nature Catalysis, Published online: 28 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01541-8Photosynthetic biohybrid systems are promising technologies for solar-driven chemistry, but real-world implementation requires a deeper understanding of the abiotic/biotic…
Nature Catalysis, Published online: 11 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01554-3Electrocatalysts for ammonia oxidation tend to be poisoned by nitrogen-based intermediates. Here the authors use an electrode-alternating strategy that uses pulsed potential reversal to continuously regenerate the deactivated surface, enabling Pt-based ammonia electrolysis for over 1,000 h.
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Nature Catalysis, Published online: 09 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01549-0Functionalization of saturated azacycles through Pd-catalysed C3-C(sp3)–H activation leveraging the endocyclic nitrogen as a directing group has been hindered by the intrinsic geometric strain of the palladacycle intermediate. Now, an amine N-oxide strategy overcomes this issue by forming a favourable five-membered palladacycle transition state, enabling selective C3 arylation.
Nature Catalysis, Published online: 09 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01539-2Direct hydrogen atom transfer (d-HAT) for C(sp3)–H functionalization classically relies on O-centred photocatalysts. Now, neutral N-centred acridine photocatalysts have been added to the toolbox, enabling mild, scalable d-HAT that is compatible with a broad substrate scope and transition metal catalysis.
Nature Catalysis, Published online: 04 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01547-2Metal dissolution is a common cause for catalyst deactivation in heterogenous catalysis. Now, after mapping Pd speciation as a function of pH, a cooperative enhancement mechanism between separated Au/C and Pd/C catalysts and involving solid and dissolved Pd species is identified for alcohol oxidation.
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Nature Catalysis, Published online: 03 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01552-5Selective C–C bond activation adjacent to two heteroatoms is challenging due to competing C–X cleavage. This work develops a Ni–Al catalytic system that enables precise activation of the inert C2–C3 bond in β-lactams, facilitating efficient annulations with π-systems with high regiocontrol.
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Nature Catalysis, Published online: 02 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01548-1The C–H activation of secondary and tertiary amines under directed Pd(II) catalysis remains challenging. Now the authors report a Pd-catalysed, site- and diastereoselective C3-C(sp3)–H arylation of saturated azacycles, enabled by conversion of the endocyclic nitrogen as N-oxide directing group and a bifunctional ligand.
Nature Catalysis, Published online: 01 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01546-3Bifunctional oxide–zeolite catalysts work in tandem to produce light olefins from syngas, but the precise mechanistic picture is complex and remains elusive. Now the reaction mechanism on a ZnCrOx/mordenite catalyst is studied in detail using a diffusion-bridged microkinetic model, and design principles are proposed.
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Nature Catalysis, Published online: 28 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01543-6The 59th edition of the Jahrestreffen Deutscher Katalytiker (annual meeting of the German catalysis scientists) provided a high-quality overview of recent advancements in catalysis research. This Meeting Report collects some impressions, themes and emerging trends from this year’s contributions.
Nature Catalysis, Published online: 28 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01541-8Photosynthetic biohybrid systems are promising technologies for solar-driven chemistry, but real-world implementation requires a deeper understanding of the abiotic/biotic interface. Now, single-particle imaging reveals that crystal facets and cell density govern charge transfer.
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