Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling reactions catalyzed by efficient and recyclable Fe3O4@SiO2@mSiO2–Pd(II) catalyst

In this study, a novel Pd(II) complex functionalized core–shell magnetic mesoporous catalyst (Fe 3 O 4 @SiO 2 @mSiO 2 –Pd(II)) was synthesized by a simple cost effective procedure. It was characterized by transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, vibrating sample magnetometer, and nitrogen physical adsorption. The Fe 3 O 4 @SiO 2 @mSiO 2 –Pd(II) catalyst offered high surface area and exhibited excellent activity towards Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling reaction of halides with aryl boronic acids in ethanol in air. The Fe 3 O 4 @SiO 2 @mSiO 2 –Pd(II) catalyst was stable, reusable, and conveniently recovered by applying an external magnetic field. Moreover, it provided 91% conversion after the sixth catalytic run. The Fe 3 O 4 @SiO 2 @mSiO 2 –Pd(II) catalyst examined in this study combined both the efficiency of a homogeneous catalyst and the durability of a heterogeneous catalyst. The results revealed that the Fe 3 O 4 @SiO 2 @mSiO 2 –Pd(II) catalyst is promising as a candidate for various Pd-based catalytic applications.