Combinatorial Methods for the Discovery and Optimisation of Homogeneous Catalysts

Abstract

The use of combinatorial methods to discover new catalysts is one of the youngest fields of combinatorial chemistry. The main focus of this review is the application of combinatorial liquid- and solid-phase methods for the discovery and optimisation of homogeneous catalysts. In addition, high-throughput screening techniques for fast detection of activity and selectivity in catalytic reactions are discussed. The literature from 1995 to December 2000 is covered.