This
work is mainly focused on the synthesis of an efficient and
reusable heterogeneous Au/NiAlTi layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanocatalyst
and its applications in the preparation of biologically important
xanthene, 1,4-dihydropyridine, polyhydroquinoline, and 4
H
-pyran derivatives. NiAlTi LDH was designed hydrothermally and then
gold was supported over the surface of LDH by using ion-exchange and
NaBH
4
reduction methods. The synthesized nanocatalyst was
physicochemically characterized by X-ray diffractrometry, Fourier-transform
infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron
microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The TEM images
confirmed the support of gold nanoparticles over the surface of LDH
with a size distribution of 7–9 nm. The well-characterized
nanocatalyst was tested for the synthesis of biologically important
xanthene, 1,4-dihydropyridine, polyhydroquinoline, and 4
H
-pyran derivatives. The advantages obtained were excellent yields
in a lesser reaction time. Stability and reusability were also accessed;
the catalyst was stable even after five cycles. High catalytic efficiency,
easy fabrication, and recycling ability of Au/NiAlTi LDH make it a
potential catalyst for the synthesis of xanthene, 1,4-dihydropyridine,
polyhydroquinoline, and 4
H
-pyran derivatives.
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