Publications
ARTICLES since group formation (* corresponding author)
2013
- Highly effective water oxidation catalysts with iridium complexes through the use of NaIO4, Z. Codolà, J. M. S. Cardoso, B. Royo, M. Costas, J. LLoret-Fillol, Chem. Eur. J. 2013. DOI: 10.1002/chem.201204568.
- Direct synthesis of iron(0) N-heterocyclic carbene complexes by using Fe3(CO)12 and their application in reduction of carbonyl groups", S. Warratz, L. Postigo, B. Royo,* Organometallics 2013, 32, 893.
2012
- N-Heterocyclic carbene complexes of nickel as efficient catalysts for hydrosilylation of carbonyl derivatives, L. Postigo, B. Royo,* Adv. Synth. Catal. 2012, 354, 2613-2618. DOI 10.1002/adsc.201200389.
- First iron-catalyzed guanylation of amines: a simple and highly efficient protocol to guanidines, S. Pottabathula,* B. Royo,* Tetrahedron Lett. 2012, 53, 5156-5158, DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2012.07.065.
- Cyclopentadienyl-Silsesquioxane Titanium Complexes: Highly Active Catalysts for Epoxidation of Alkenes with Aqueous Hydrogen Peroxide, M. Ventura, M. E. G. Mosquera, T. Cuenca, B. Royo, G. Jiménez, Inorg. Chem. 2012, 51, 6345-6349. DOI: 10.1021/ic300583g.
- Unpredecented synthesis of iron NHC complexes by C-H activation of imidazolium salts. Mild catalysts for reduction of sulfoxides, J. M. S. Cardoso, B. Royo,* Chem. Commun. 2012, 48, 4944-4946. Highlighted in journal´s cover. Highlighted in Chemical Communication Blogs (Hot article)
- Olefin epoxidation catalyzed by cis-dioxidomolybdenum(VI) complexes containing chiral alkoxo-imino ligands derived from (+)-pinene, G. Chahboun, J. A. Brito, B. Royo, M. A. E. Amrani, E. Gómez-Bengoa, M. E. G. Mosquera, T. Cuenca, E. Royo, Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. 2012, 2940. DOI: 10.1002/ejic.201200144.
- Cyclopentadienyl- Indenyl- and Fluorenyl-Functionalized N-Heterocyclic Carbene Metal Complexes: Synthesis and Catalytic Applications, B. Royo,* E. Peris, Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. 2012, 1309-1318. Minireview-Special issue: Organometallic Chemistry (Cluster issue). 2nd article most accessed in 03/2012.
- Epoxidation of cis-cyclooctene using diamine bis(phenolate) vanadium, molybdenum and tungsten complexes as catalysts, F. Madeira, S. Barroso, S. Namorado, P. Reis, B. Royo, A. M. Martins, Inorg. Chim. Acta. 2012, 383, 152-157.
2011
- Enantiomerically pure cyclopentadienyl- and indenyl-functionalized N-heterocyclic carbene complexes of iridium and rhodium, A. P. da Costa, R. Lopes, J. M. S. Cardoso, J. A. Mata, E. Peris, B. Royo,* Organometallics 2011, 30, 4437-4442.
- cis-Dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes containing chiral ligands: synthesis and catalytic application in olefin epoxidation, J. A. Brito, N. Saffon, M. Gómez, B. Royo,* Current Inorg. Chem. 2011, 1, 131-139. (Invitation)
- An overview of chiral molybdenum complexes applied in enantioselective catalysis, J. A. Brito, B. Royo, M. Gómez, Catalysis Science & Technology 2011, 1, 1109-1118. Perspective article (Invitation)
- Dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes containing chiral oxazolines applied in alkenes epoxidation in ionic liquids: a highly diastereoselective catalyst, J. A. Brito, S. Ladeira, E. Teuma, B. Royo,* M. Gómez,* Applied Catal. A: General 2011, 398, 88-95.
- Chiral Cationic [Cp´Mo(CO)2(NCMe)]+ Species: Catalyst Precursors for Olefin Epoxidation with H2O2 and tert-Butyl Hydroperoxide, P. M. Reis, C. A. Gamelas, J. A. Brito, N. Saffon, M. Gómez, B. Royo*, Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. 2011, 666-673, DOI: 10.1002/ejic.201001065.
2010
- Iron(II) Complexes Bearing Chelating Cyclopentadienyl N-heterocyclic Carbene Ligands as Catalysts for Hydrosilylation and Hydrogen Transfer Reactions, V.V. Krishna Mohan, J. M. S. Cardoso, E. Peris, B. Royo*, Organometallics 2010, 29, 2777.
- N-Heterocyclic Carbene-Based Molybdenum and Tungsten Complexes as Efficient Epoxidation Catalysts with H2O2 and tert-Butyl Hydroperoxide, V. V. K. M. Kandepi, J. M. S. Cardoso, B. Royo*, Catalysis Letters 2010, 136, 222.
- Preparation of Cp-Functionalized N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes of Ruthenium. Resolution of Chiral Complexes and Catalytic Studies, A. Pontes da Costa, J. A. Mata, B. Royo*, E. Peris*, Organometallics 2010, 29, 1832.
2009
- Molybdenum(II) Complexes Containing Cyclopentadienyl-Functionalized N-Heterocyclic Carbenes: Synthesis, Structure and Application in Olefin Epoxidation, V. V. Krishna Mohan Kandepi, A. Pontes da Costa, E. Peris, B. Royo*, Organometallics 2009, 28(15) 4544.
- Easy preparation of Cp*-Functionalized N-Heterocyclic Carbenes and Their Coordination to Rhodium and Iridium, A. Pontes da Costa, M. Sanaú, E. Peris*, B. Royo*, Dalton Trans. 2009, 6960.
- Chemoselective hydrogenation of nitroarenes and deoxygenation of pyridine N-oxides with H2 catalyzed by MoO2Cl2, P. M. Reis, B. Royo*, Tetrahedron Lett. 2009, 50, 949.
2008
- Selective and mild oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides or sulfones using H2O2 and Cp´Mo(CO)3Cl as catalysts, C. A. Gamelas, T. Lourenço, A. Pontes da Costa, A. L. Simplício, B. Royo, C. C. Romão, Tetrahedron Lett. 2008, 49, 4708.
- Hydrogen activation by high-valent metal oxo-molybdenum(VI) and -rhenium(VII) and -(IV) compounds, P. M. Reis, P. J. Costa, C. C. Romão, J. A. Fernandes, M. J. Calhorda*, B. Royo*, Dalton Trans. 2008, 1727-1733. Highlighted in journal´s cover Highlighted in Chemical Science, 2008, 5, issue 4
- First Cp*-Functionalized N-Heterocyclic Carbene and Its Coordination to Iridium. Study of the Catalytic Properties, A. P. da Costa, M. Viciano, M. Sanaú, S. Merino, J. Tejeda, E. Peris*, B. Royo*, Organometallics, 2008, 27, 1305-1309.
- Dioxo-molybdenum(VI) and -tungsten(VI) BINOL and alkoxide complexes: Synthesis and catalysis in sulfoxidation, olefin epoxidation and hydrosilylation of carbonyl groups, A. P. da Costa, P. M. Reis, C. Gamelas, C. C. Romão, B. Royo*, Inorg. Chim. Acta 2008, 361, 1915.
2007
- Catalyzing Aldehyde Hydrosilylation with a Molybdenum(VI) Complex: A density Functional Theory Study, P. J. Costa, C. C. Romão, A. C. Fernandes, B. Royo, P. M. Reis, M. J. Calhorda, Chem. Eur. J. 2007, 13, 3934-3941.
- Perrhenic acid as catalyst for hydrosilylation of aldehydes and ketones and dehydrogenative silylation of alcohols, P. M. Reis, B. Royo*, Catal. Commun. 2007, 8, 1057-1059.
2006
- Dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes as catalysts for the hydrosilylation of aldehydes and ketones, P. M. Reis, C. C. Romão, B. Royo*, Dalton Trans. 2006, 1842-1846.
- Dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes containing N-heterocyclic carbenes, E. Mas-Marzá, P. M. Reis, E. Peris*, B. Royo*, J. Organomet. Chem. 2006, 691, 2708-2712.
2005
- [MoO2Cl2] as catalyst for hydrosilylation of aldehydes and ketones, A. C. Fernandes, R. Fernandes, C. C. Romão, B. Royo*, Chem. Commun. 2005, 213-214 "Hot paper" Highlighted in Chemical Science, 2005, 2, issue 2
- Reduction of carbonyl groups by high-valent rhenium oxides, B. Royo*, C. C. Romão, J. Mol. Catal. A: Chemical 2005, 236, 107.
PATENTS
1. Method for treating a mammal by administration of a compound having the ability to release CO and pharmaceutical composition thereof, Werner Haas, Carlos C. Romão, Beatriz Royo, Ana Cristina Fernandes and Isabel S. Gonçalves. Application number: US201113078735 20110401. Bibliographic data: US2011237546 (A1) ― 2011-09-29.
2. Method for treating a mammal by administration of a compund having the ability to release CO. C. Romão, S. Rodrigues, J. Seixas, A. R. M. Pina, B. Royo, A. C. Fernandes, I.Gonçalves, Hass Werner. Alfama Investigacao e Desenvolvimento de Produtos Farmaceuticos Lda. WO2006PT00030 20061220. Bibliographic data: WO2007073226 (A1) ― 2007-06-28.
BOOK CHAPTERS
C.C. Romão, B. Royo, in Comprehensive Organometallic Chemistry 3: Rhenium, Elsevier, 2006.
B. Royo, in Catalysis from Theory to Application, An Integrated Course, Ed. J. L. Figuereido, M. M. Pereira, J. Faria. Chapter: "Homogenous Catalysis: Oxidations" Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra 2008.
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