The immobilization of the chiral complex RhDuphos, by electrostatic or π-π (adsorption) interactions, on carbon nanotubes and carbon xerogels is investigated. To promote such interactions, the supports were either oxidized or heat treated to create carboxylic type surface groups or an apolar surface, respectively. The catalysts were tested in the hydrogenation of methyl 2-acetamidoacrylate. The...

The present paper studied wood-water relations and their effects on color changes. Additionally, FTIR analysis of recent archaeological oak wood was completed. Comprehensive knowledge in will facilitate the use treatment material restoration conservation process investigated artefacts. Wood samples were impregnated with tetraethyl orthosilicate. Sorption time until equilibrium moisture reached ...