Green synthesis and catalytic properties of palladium nanoparticles for the direct reductive amination of aldehydes and hydrogenation of unsaturated ketones

This paper reports on the synthesis and use of palladium nanoparticles as heterogeneous catalysts for the reductive amination of aldehydes and hydrogenation of unsaturated ketones. This method has the advantages of high yields, simple methodology and easy work up. The catalyst can be recovered and reused several times without significant loss of catalytic activity.