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Catalytic Application of Biochar Functionalized Copper- l -histidine for the Chemo and Homoselective Conversion of Cyanides to Amides and Reduction of Nitroarenes to anilines

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In our study, we aimed to use olive pomace, food industry waste, as biomass to produce biochar nanoparticles. The surface of the biochar was functionalized with the l-histidine ligand, and then cupric acetate was added to prepare Cu-l-histidine@biochar as a final catalyst for the chemo- and homoselective synthesis of amide and aniline derivatives. To characterize the novel catalyst, we employed various techniques. Another notable feature of this catalyst is its reusability, which maintained significant efficiency even after multiple uses in reactions.

Source: ACS Omega

DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c08465

Authors: Mahrokh Farrokh, Maryam Hajjami, Mohammad Ali Zolfigol, Sepideh Jalali-Mola

Institution: Bu-Ali Sina University

Language: English

Topic: Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,935