Green Synthesis, Functionalization and catalytic Activity of Palladium nanoparticles for development of Eco-friendly methods

Abstract

During the past few decades metal nanoparticles are in the forefront of research for their unique properties and wide range of versatile applications. Among the several transitional metal nanoparticles palladium nanoparticles (PdNPs) are most interesting for their superior catalytic activity towards several organic reactions and also used as recyclable catalyst. Now being the time when environmental issue is a great concern and needs development of environmentally benign process. Synthesis of PdNPs using non-toxic chemicals and solvents, mild reaction condition, bio-degradable reducing or stabilizing agent, alternative energy sources are energy efficient and also cost effective and considered as green process Functionalization on the surface of PdNPs, nanoparticles showed excellent catalytic activity and can perform organic reactions in eco-friendly conditions. In this review different green synthetic methods, surface functionalization and catalytic activity of PdNPs towards several C-C coupling reactions, toxic dye degradations are discussed.