Palladium nanoparticles immobilized on magnetic methionine-functionalized chitosan: A versatile catalyst for Suzuki and copper-free Sonogashira reactions of aryl halides at room temperature in water as only solvent

Palladium Supported on Bioinspired Materials as Catalysts for C–C Coupling Reactions

In recent years, the immobilization of palladium nanoparticles on solid supports to prepare active and stable catalytic systems has been deeply investigated. Compared to inorganic materials, naturally occurring organic solids are inexpensive, available and abundant. Moreover, the surface of these solids is fully covered by chelating groups which can stabilize the metal nanoparticles. In the present review, we have focused our attention on natural biomaterials-supported metal catalysts applied to the formation of C–C bonds by Mizoroki–Heck, Suzuki–Miyaura and Sonogashira reactions. A systematic approach based on the nature of the organic matrix will be followed: (i) metal catalysts supported on cellulose; (ii) metal catalysts supported on starch; (iii) metal catalysts supported on pectin; (iv) metal catalysts supported on agarose; (v) metal catalysts supported on chitosan; (vi) metal catalysts supported on proteins and enzymes. We will emphasize the effective heterogeneity and recyclability of each catalyst, specifying which studies were carried out to evaluate these aspects.

Recent Progress of Metal Nanoparticle Catalysts for C–C Bond Forming Reactions

Over the past few decades, the use of transition metal nanoparticles (NPs) in catalysis has attracted much attention and their use in C–C bond forming reactions constitutes one of their most important applications. A huge variety of metal NPs, which have showed high catalytic activity for C–C bond forming reactions, have been developed up to now. Many kinds of stabilizers, such as inorganic materials, magnetically recoverable materials, porous materials, organic–inorganic composites, carbon materials, polymers, and surfactants have been utilized to develop metal NPs catalysts. This review classified and outlined the categories of metal NPs by the type of support.

Green Synthesis of Pd Nanoparticles for Sustainable and Environmentally Benign Processes

Among transition metal nanoparticles, palladium nanoparticles (PdNPs) are recognized for their high catalytic activity in a wide range of organic transformations that are of academic and industrial importance. The increased interest in environmental issues has led to the development of various green approaches for the preparation of efficient, low-cost and environmentally sustainable Pd-nanocatalysts. Environmentally friendly solvents, non-toxic reducing reagents, biodegradable capping and stabilizing agents and energy-efficient synthetic methods are the main aspects that have been taken into account for the production of Pd nanoparticles in a green approach. This review provides an overview of the fundamental approaches used for the green synthesis of PdNPs and their catalytic application in sustainable processes as cross-coupling reactions and reductions with particular attention afforded to the recovery and reuse of the palladium nanocatalyst, from 2015 to the present.

Magnetic chitosan stabilized palladium nanostructures: Potential catalysts for aqueous Suzuki coupling reactions

This work describes the preparation of palladium-based catalyst supported on magnetic chitosan (Pd@IO-Chitosan) for Suzuki Miyaura C-C coupling reaction. The Pd@IO-Chitosan catalyst was characterized using different spectroscopic and microscopic techniques such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), transmission electron microscope (TEM), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure (XANES) Spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Pd@IO-Chitosan was further analysed by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) in order to determine its thermal behavior. The catalyst comprised Pd, PdO species stabilised by chitosan that facilitated Suzuki coupling reactions. Palladium loading as low as 0.0055 mol% was found to be effective for aqueous Suzuki cross-couplings with excellent yields of over 99%. The catalyst could be recycled and reused at least 12 times with no significant decrease in its catalytic activity.

Copper-free Sonogashira cross-coupling reactions: an overview

The Sonogashira reaction is a cross-coupling reaction of a vinyl or aryl halide with a terminal alkyne to form a C-C bond. In its original form, the Sonogashira reaction is performed with a palladium species as a catalyst while co-catalyzed by a copper species and a phosphine or amine. The reaction is conducted under mild conditions, i.e., room temperature, aqueous solutions, and the presence of mild bases. Undeniably, the Sonogashira reaction is among the most competent and efficient reactions widely used in organic synthesis. This named reaction has proved useful in many organic synthesis areas, including the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, heterocycles, natural products, organic compounds, complex molecules having biological activities, nanomaterials, and many more materials that we use in our daily lives. The presence of transition metals as a catalyst was indeed essential in the Sonogashira reaction. However, recently, the reaction has been successfully conducted without copper as a co-catalyst and phosphines or amines as bases. In this critical review, we have focused on developments in the Sonogashira reaction successfully performed in the absence of copper complexes, phosphines or amines, which could be of particular advantage in implementing green chemistry principles and making the reactions more achievable from an economic viewpoint.

Palladium/graphene oxide nanocomposites with carbon nanotubes and/or magnetite for the reduction of nitrophenolic compounds

Graphene oxide (GO) was synthesised via the oxidation of graphite and was characterised using ATR FTIR, PXRD, SEM, TEM and TGA. These techniques confirmed the presence of characteristic oxygen-containing functional groups and the resulting increase in interlayer spacing in the nanostructure. GO is used as the support to form nanocomposites composed of combinations of the following: iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe₃O₄), carbon nanotubes (CNT) and palladium nanoparticles (Pd). The four final nanocomposites formed are: Pd/GO, Pd/Fe₃O₄/GO, Pd/CNT/GO, and Pd/CNT/Fe₃O₄/GO. Key intermediates were analysed using ATR FTIR for the confirmation of the modification. Additionally, all composites and their precursors underwent electron microscopic analysis to visually assess composite morphologies and the size distribution of deposited nanoparticles. The Fe₃O₄ and Pd nanoparticles were indistinguishable from each other in their spherical shape and particle diameters, which were no bigger than 32 nm. From the TGA, incorporation of Fe₃O₄, CNT and finally Pd into the nanocomposites increased total thermal stability in terms of mass percentage lost over the temperature programme. GO showed significant decomposition, with all nanocomposites remaining relatively stable up to 120 °C. ICP OES results showed total Pd content by mass percentage for each final composite, varied from 7.9% to 9.1% mass Pd/collective mass. XPS confirmed the expected elemental compositions of composites according to their structures and the Pd⁰ : Pd^II ratios are obtained. The nanocomposites were tested for the catalytic reduction of nitrophenols. Pd/CNT/Fe₃O₄/GO gave the highest TOF′ for the reduction of 4-NP and 2-NP. For the reduction of 3-NP, Pd/GO showed the highest TOF′. Nitrophenol's pK_a and catalyst TOF′ correlated in a direct proportional relationship for Pd/GO and Pd/Fe₃O₄/GO. It was found that Pd⁰ surpassed Pd^II in catalytic activity. Reduction of Pd^II to Pd⁰ took place during the first catalytic cycle.

Comparison of the catalytic activity for the reduction of nitrophenol over palladium-supported graphene oxide nanocomposites modified with iron oxide nanoparticles and/or carbon nanotubes.

Poly(tetrafluoroethylene)-Stabilized Metal Nanoparticles: Preparation and Evaluation of Catalytic Activity for Suzuki, Heck, and Arene Hydrogenation in Water

Poly(tetrafluoroethylene)-stabilized Pd nanoparticles (PTFE-PdNPs) were prepared in water with 4-methylphenylboronic acid as a reductant and characterized using powder X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES). Small PdNPs with a fairly uniform size were obtained in the presence of PTFE, whereas aggregation of palladium was observed in the absence of PTFE. PTFE-PdNPs showed high catalytic activity for the Suzuki coupling reaction in water and were reused without any loss of activity. No palladium species were observed by ICP-AES analysis in the reaction solution after the reaction, nor was any change in particle size observed after the recycle experiment. PTFE-PdNPs also exhibited excellent catalytic activity and reusability for the Heck reaction in water. Although palladium species were not detected in the reaction solution after the reaction, aggregates and smaller sizes of PdNPs were observed in the TEM image of the recovered catalyst. PTFE was also useful as the stabilizer of rhodium nanoparticles (RhNPs) prepared by reduction with NaBH4. PTFE-RhNPs showed high catalytic activity and reusability toward arene hydrogenation under mild conditions.

Greener Biogenic Approach for the Synthesis of Palladium Nanoparticles Using Papaya Peel: An Eco-Friendly Catalyst for C-C Coupling Reaction

The development of a green and sustainable synthetic methodology still remains a challenge across the globe. Encouraging the prevailing challenge, herein, we have synthesized Pd nanoparticles (Pd NPs) in a green and environmentally viable route, using the extract of waste papaya peel without the assistance of any reducing agents, high-temperature calcination, and reduction procedures. The biomolecules present in the waste papaya peel extract reduced Pd(II) to nanosize Pd(0) in a one-pot green and sustainable process. As a catalyst, the new Pd NPs offer a simple and efficient methodology in direct Suzuki-Miyaura and Sonogashira coupling with excellent yields under mild reaction conditions.

A novel route for the synthesis of 5-substituted 1-H tetrazoles in the presence of polymer-supported palladium nanoparticles

A novel route for the synthesis of 5-substituted 1-Htetrazoles by one-pot multicomponent reactions in the presence of polymer-supported palladium nanoparticles.