Cross-coupling reactions using porous multipod Cu2O microcrystals as recoverable catalyst in aqueous media

Porous multipod Cu2O microcrystals were found to be an efficient, highly recyclable and eco-friendly catalyst for the cross-coupling reactions of aryl halides and terminal alkynes with high yields in aqueous media. Noteworthy, the Cu2O catalyst can be reused for several times without significant decrease in catalytic activity.