The importance of interdiscipline in heterogeneous asymmetric catalysis

Abstract

Heterogeneous asymmetric catalysis, with the advantages of easy separation and recycling of the catalyst, easy product purification, and possible continuous-flow operation, has potential application prospects in fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Heterogeneous asymmetric catalysis is an intersection of homogeneous catalysis, heterogeneous catalysis, biocatalysis, and materials science. Therefore, the importance of interdisciplinary concepts from these fields in developing efficient heterogeneous asymmetric catalysts is increasingly recognized. Recently, concepts and strategies borrowed from other fields, such as synergistic activation, substrate activation, and Pickering emulsion interfacial catalysis, have been used for heterogeneous asymmetric catalysis. This perspective summarizes recent progress in the development of heterogeneous asymmetric catalysts with crossover concepts and provides an overview for future development.