Transition metal nanoparticle catalysis in green solvents

Effect of size and oxidation state of size-controlled rhodium nanoparticles on the aqueous-phase hydrodechlorination of 4-chlorophenol

“…In the last few years, the methods of synthesis that allow obtaining nanoparticles in a narrow range of size have attracted much attention enabling the investigation on chemical and physical size-dependent properties. Thus, the studies on the preparation and application in nanosized catalysts have increased significantly [21]. Different methods of synthesis addressed to obtain size-controlled nanoparticles have been reported [22][23][24].…”

New routes to Cu(i)/Cu nanocatalysts for the multicomponent click synthesis of 1,2,3-triazoles

“…1-4 However, whereas the use of nanocatalysts offers enhancements in terms of more economic and sustainable processes where homogeneously catalyzed reactions presently suffer from major drawbacks, [5][6][7][8][9] the susceptibility of nanoparticulate copper to oxidation 10,11 has previously limited applications. In spite of this, processing costs and the search for new combinations of benecial properties have led to continued interest in the replacement of established noble metal nanocatalysts with those of relatively inexpensive metals.…”

Flower-shaped gold nanoparticles synthesized using Kedrostis foetidissima and their antiproliferative activity against bone cancer cell lines

“…Plants have been exploited for the large scale synthesis of nanoparticles due to its accessibility and loaded source of secondary metabolites which serve as reducing and capping agents. Gold nanoparticles synthesized using plant extracts have received much attention due to its enhanced conductivity, ability to transfer electrons, catalytic and antimicrobial activities [17][18][19][20].…”