Photocatalytic Sonogashira reaction over silicon carbide supported Pd–Cu alloy nanoparticles under visible light irradiation

Abstract

PdCu alloy nanoparticles supported on SiC can efficiently catalyze the Sonogashira reaction by visible light irradiation under ligand-free and mild conditions. The superior catalytic activity of PdCu catalysts was caused by the synergistic effect of PdCu alloy nanoparticles.