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Synthesis of Substituted 3-Trifluoromethylpyrroles
Gold-catalyzed cyclization reaction allows convenient synthesis

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Palladium-Catalyzed Asymmetric Arylation
First palladium-catalyzed enantioselective α-arylation of 1,3-ketones

Porous Coordination Polymers for Catalysis
Polymers with expanded 1D channels and strongly Lewis-acidic sites

Improved Phenanthrene Synthesis
Chromium-catalyzed annulation of 2-biaryl Grignard reagents with alkynes

Dual Catalyst for Olefin Production from CO2
Carbon dioxide converted to olefins with high selectivity

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