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Size controlled synthesis of Pd nanoparticles in water and their catalytic application in C–C coupling reactions

S Sawoo, D Srimani, P Dutta, R Lahiri, A Sarkar

Index: Sawoo, Sudeshna; Srimani, Dipankar; Dutta, Piyali; Lahiri, Rima; Sarkar, Amitabha Tetrahedron, 2009 , vol. 65, # 22 p. 4367 - 4374

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Abstract

Catalytically active Pd nanoparticles have been synthesized in water by a novel reduction of Pd (II) with a Fischer carbene complex where polyethylene glycol (PEG) was used as stabilizer. PEG molecules wrap around the nanoparticles to impart stability and prevent agglomeration, yet leave enough surface area available on the nanoparticle for catalytic activity. Our method is superior to others in terms of rapid generation and stabilization of ...