Facile synthesis of Fe3O4@GlcA@Ni-MOF composites as environmentally green catalyst in organic reactions

Abstract

The design and use of green catalysts and catalytic systems to achieve the dual goals of environmental protection and economic benefits is an important task, and is necessary for the sustainability of the chemical industry. In this study, we reported a facile synthesis and characterization of a novel type of MOF-based porous catalyst, namely, Fe 3 O 4 @GlcA@Ni-MOF nanocomposite. Catalytic activity of Fe 3 O 4 @GlcA@Ni-MOF nanocomposite considered in the C–C cross-coupling reaction in water as green solvent. In addition, the scope of the prepared Fe 3 O 4 @GlcA@Ni-MOF studied in the synthesis of symmetric diaryl sulfides using 2-thioxo-4-thiazolidinone (Rhodanine) as a green sulfur source. • Fe 3 O 4 @GlcA@Ni-MOF was synthesized by the encapsulation of Fe 3 O 4 @GlcA nanoparticles into Ni-MOF. • These Superparamagnetic nanocomposites offers novel properties such as large surface area, and thermal stability. • Rhodanin was used as a novel sulfur transfer agent. • The structure of obtained nanoparticles characterized by FT-IR, FE-SEM, TEM, XRD, EDS, VSM, TGA, and BET.