Graphene-Supported, Well-Defined Metal-Based Catalysts for C-H Bond Functionalization and Related Reactions

The use of graphenic materials as support for transition metal-based catalysts in reactions involving the functionalization of carbon-hydrogen bonds is reviewed. In many cases, the catalytic activities reported are comparable or better than the homogeneous counterparts, a feature which adds to a substantial degree of recyclability of the materials. 1. Introduction 2. Types of Graphene-Based Materials (Gs) as Supports 3. Carbon-Hydrogen Bond Catalytic Functionalization with Graphene-Supported Well-Defined Catalysts 3.1. Cross-Coupling Reactions 3.2. Oxidation Reactions 3.3. Three-Component Reactions 3.4. Miscellaneous Reactions 4. The Role of Graphenic Supports 4.1. Graphene-Material Deterioration During Catalysis 4.2. Role of the Graphene-Material in the Catalytic Outcome 5. Conclusions