Metal catalyst supported on modified Carbon Nano Tubes (CNTs) for cross-coupling reactions

Metal Nanoparticles (MNP) supported MWCNTs catalyzed C-C and C-X (X = N, O, S) coupling reactions possess significant attention in organocatalytic synthesis because of their remarkable usefulness in the preparation of compounds having biological relevance. In this review article, an array of MNPs immobilized MWCNTs nano -composites with wide variety of surface architecture towards different coupling reactions in a sustainable pathway has been recollected. They exhibited outstanding catalytic performances in the C-C and C-heteroatom bond formation. These composite materials are isolated easily from the reaction mixture and can be recycled several times with reproducible activity. In this brief review we wish to represent the scopes and benefits of surface engineered CNTs in different organic cross coupling reactions.

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In this review article, the application of metal nanoparticle-supported multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in C-C and C-X (X = N, O, S) coupling reactions is discussed. These composites exhibit excellent catalytic performance in the formation of C-C and C-heteroatom bonds and can be easily isolated and recycled. The review highlights the potential and advantages of surface-engineered carbon nanotubes in organic cross-coupling reactions.