<i>Sapindus mukorossi</i> seed shell extract mediated green synthesis of CuO nanostructures: an efficient catalyst for C–N bond-forming reactions
Tulan Chandra Saikia, Saddam Iraqui, Aslam Khan, Md. Harunar Rashid
Abstract
An effective biogenic approach is proposed to synthesize size-tunable CuO nanostructures using seed shell extract of Sapindus mukorossi plant to use as efficient catalysts for conjugate addition of amines to acrylonitrile under ambient conditions.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisAcrylonitrileNanostructureShell (structure)ChemistryMaterials scienceChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryNanotechnologyPolymerComposite materialCopolymerEngineeringCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsNanomaterials for catalytic reactionsIonic liquids properties and applications