Recent advances in the application of magnetic bio-polymers as catalysts in multicomponent reactions

Magnetic nanoparticles have attracted significant attention due to their high surface area and superparamagnetic properties. Bio-polymers composed of polysaccharides including alginate, cellulose, glucose, dextrin, chitosan, and starch can be immobilized on magnetic nanoparticles. Bio-polymers can be obtained from natural sources, such as plants, tunicates, algae, and bacteria. Bio-polymers obtained from natural sources have attracted attention due to their various properties including efficient functional groups, non-toxicity, low cost, availability, and biocompatibility. According to the targets of green chemistry, the application of bio-polymers is effective in reducing pollution. Furthermore, they are excellent agents for the functionalization of magnetic nanoparticles to yield nanomagnetic bio-polymers, which can be applied as recoverable and eco-friendly catalysts in multicomponent reactions.

Automated summary

Magnetic nanoparticles have high surface area and superparamagnetic properties, and can be immobilized with bio-polymers. Bio-polymers obtained from natural sources have various advantages and can be used in green chemistry to reduce pollution and produce recyclable and eco-friendly catalysts.