Cross‐coupling reactions using porous multipod Cu₂O microcrystals as recoverable catalyst in aqueous media

Abstract

Porous multipod Cu 2 O microcrystals were found to be an efficient, highly recyclable and eco-friendly catalyst for the cross-coupling reactions of aryl halides and terminal alkynes with high yields in aqueous media. Noteworthy, the Cu 2 O catalyst can be reused for several times without significant decrease in catalytic activity.