Catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation reaction by in situ formed ultra-fine metal nanoparticles in live thermophilic hydrogen-producing bacteria

An environmentally friendly biomimetic strategy has been presented and validated for the catalytic hydrogenation reaction in live bacteria. In situ formed ultra-fine metal nanoparticles can realize highly efficient asymmetric hydrogenation reactions.

Catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation of (Z)-α-dehydroamido boronate esters: direct route to alkyl-substituted α-amidoboronic esters

The direct catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation of (Z)-α-dehydroamino boronate esters was realized.