Chou-Yi Hsu , Anjan Kumar , Ahmed M. Naglah , Yashwantsinh Jadeja , Suhas Ballal , Shaker Al-Hasnaawei , Abhayveer Singh , T. Krithiga , Subhashree Ray , Bhavik Jain
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Abstract
The research centered on the development of Cu(0)/UiO-66, a zirconium-based metal-organic framework known for its nanoporous structure and significant surface area. This material was synthesized via a solvothermal method, incorporating preformed copper nanoparticles directly into the framework. Detailed characterization was performed using a range of analytical techniques, such as inductively coupled plasma (ICP), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and Brauer-Emmett-Teller (BET). Notably, Cu(0)/UiO-66 demonstrated outstanding catalytic efficiency in the esterification of aryl aldehydes under gentle conditions. Furthermore, the catalyst showed excellent reusability, maintaining high levels of activity and yield across at least three consecutive cycles.
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