Multifunctional and robust covalent organic framework-nanoparticle hybrids

TitleMultifunctional and robust covalent organic framework-nanoparticle hybrids
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsPachfule, P, Panda, MK, Kandambeth, S, Shivaprasad, SM, Diaz, DDiaz, Banerjee, R
JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry A
Volume2
Issue21
Pagination7944-7952
Date PublishedMAR
ISSN2050-7488
Abstract

Highly dispersed Pd(0) nanoparticles were successfully immobilized into a stable, crystalline and porous covalent organic framework (COF), TpPa-1, by a solution infiltration method using NABH(4) as a reducing agent. High resolution and dark field TEM images confirmed the uniform loading of the Pd(0) nanoparticles into the TpPa-1 matrix without aggregation. This hybrid material exhibited excellent catalytic activity towards the Cu free Sonogashira, Heck and sequential one pot Heck-Sonogashira cross-coupling reactions under basic conditions, and with superior performance compared to commercially available Pd supported on activated charcoal (i.e., 1, 5 and 10 wt%). Additionally, the precursor Pd(II)-doped COF also displayed competitive catalytic activity for the intramolecular oxidative biaryl synthesis under acidic conditions. Both catalysts were found to be highly stable under the reaction conditions showing negligible metal leaching, non-sintering behavior, and good recyclability. To the best of our knowledge, the organic support used in this work, TpPa-1, constitutes the first COF matrix that can hold both Pd(0) nanoparticles and Pd(II) complex without aggregation for catalytic purposes under both highly acidic and basic conditions.

DOI10.1039/c4ta00284a
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)Foreign
Impact Factor (IF)7.443
Divison category: 
Physical and Materials Chemistry