Supported Pd Nanoparticles for Carbon-Carbon Coupling Reactions

We intent to present an overview of the available catalysts for the carbon-carbon cross-coupling reactions based on supported palladium (Pd) nanoparticles (NPs). We begin this perspective with a brief introduction about the cross-coupling reactions and the mechanistic implications of using Pd NPs as catalyst, i.e. heterogeneous versus homogeneous catalysis, then we summarize some of the most versatile Pd supported catalysts as a function of its nature. The supported catalysts have been classified in inorganic, organic and hybrid supports. Finally we outline the perspectives for the development of new Pd supported catalysts.