Pd-catalyst Anchored on Schiff Base-modified Chitosan-CNT Nanohybrid for the Suzuki–Miyaura Coupling Reaction

A novel Pd-nanoparticle-catalyst supported on chitosan-pyridine-modified carbon nanotube (CNT) was prepared. The obtained Pd-catalytic platform (Pd@CS-Py@CNT) was fully characterized and employed to the Suzuki–Miyaura coupling reaction as a heterogeneous catalyst, showing an excellent catalytic activity in aqueous media in the absence of phase transfer agents. Moreover, the easy recoverability and reusability of the catalytic system after a simple manipulation is a great benefit.