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, Fe3O4@GlcA@Ni-MOF nanocomposite. Catalytic activity of Fe3O4@GlcA@Ni-MOF nanocomposite considered in the C-C cross-coupling reaction in water as green solvent. In addition, the scope of the prepared Fe3O4@GlcA@Ni-MOF studied in the synthesis of symmetric diaryl sulfides using 2-thioxo-4-thiazolidinone (Rhodanine) as a green sulfur source.