title: Catalytic, mild, and selective oxyfunctionalization of linear alkanes: current challenges.
abstract: Selective catalysts for sustainable oxidation of alkanes are highly demanded because of the abundance of these molecules in the environment, the possibility to transform them into higher-value compounds, such as chemicals or synthetic fuels, and the fact that, kinetically speaking, this is a difficult reaction. Numerous chemical and biological catalysts have been developed in the lasts decades for this purpose, rendering the overview over this field of chemistry difficult. After giving a definition of the ideal catalyst for alkane oxyfunctionalization, this review aims to present the catalysts available today that are closest to ideal.
authors.affiliation: Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier, UMR 5253 CNRS/ENSCM/UM2/UM1, 8 rue de l'Ecole Normale, 34296 Montpellier, France.
authors.forename: Mélanie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bordeaux
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Galarneau
authors.forename: Jullien
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Drone