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Surface hydroxyl group rich nano-structured solids dramatically increase the rate of several organic reactions; such effect is attributed to the formation of interfacial hydrogen bonds between the surface hydroxyl groups and the reactants; this catalytic effect is versatile and applicable for a broad range of reaction conditions.
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