title: Catalytic C-H bond functionalisation chemistry: the case for quasi-heterogeneous catalysis.
abstract: This feature article examines the potential of heterogeneous Pd species to mediate catalytic C-H bond functionalisation processes employing suitable substrates (e.g. aromatic/heteroaromatic compounds). A focus is placed on the reactivity of supported and non-supported Pd nanoparticle (PdNPs) catalysts, in addition to the re-appropriation of well-established heterogeneous Pd catalysts such as Pd/C. Where possible, reasonable comparisons are made between PdNPs and traditional 'homogeneous' Pd precatalyst sources (which form PdNPs). The involvement of higher order Pd species in traditional cross-coupling processes, such as Mizoroki-Heck, Sonogashira and Suzuki-Miyaura reactions, allows the exemplification of potential future topics for study in the area of catalytic C-H bond functionalisation processes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK. ian.fairlamb@york.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Alan J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Reay
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK. ian.fairlamb@york.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Ian J S
authors.initials: IJ
authors.lastname: Fairlamb