Bacteria Cellulose Nanofibers Supported Palladium(0) Nanocomposite and Its Catalysis Evaluation in Heck Reaction

Bacteria cellulose (BC) nanofibers supported palladium(0) nanocomposites were prepared and fully characterized in terms of morphology, crystallinity, composition, and thermal stability. The as-prepared catalyst was further successfully explored in Heck coupling reaction between aryl halide and styrene or acrylates, with a yield over 86-96% for the first coupling reaction. With coupling yields decreased less than 10% for the fifth reaction cycle, Pd/BC catalyst exhibits great potential as recyclable catalyst for Heck coupling.