Synthesis, characterization, antibacterial and catalytic activity of a nanopolymer supported copper(II) complex as a highly active and recyclable catalyst for the formamidation of arylboronic acids under aerobic conditions

This paper reports on the synthesis and use of a nanopolymer supported copper(II) complex, as a separable catalyst for the formamidation of arylboronic acids under aerobic conditions. The catalyst was characterized using powder XRD, SEM, EDS, TGA-DTG and FT-IR spectroscopy. This method has the advantages of high yields, elimination of homogeneous catalysts, simple methodology and easy work up. Catalytic efficiency remains unaltered even after several repeated cycles. The synthesized catalyst is found to be more highly toxic towards Gram-positive bacteria than Gram-negative bacteria.