Synthesis and characterization of the aminated nano-zeolite: A green heterogeneous nanocatalyst for the synthesis of valuable organic compounds

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Department of Chemistry, Qom University of Technology, Qom, Iran

Abstract

In this study, natural surface-modified nano-clinoptilolite, NCP@SiO3Pr(CH2)6N4, was synthesized and fully characterized using various analytical techniques, including FT-IR, XRD, SEM, EDS, TEM, and TG-DTA analyses. Additionally, this aminated nanocatalyst was evaluated for the effective synthesis of α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds containing valuable substances such as barbituric acid moiety under solvent-free conditions. This catalyst obtained desired products with excellent yields, high purity, and short reaction times. Furthermore, the synthetic, non-toxic heterogeneous nanocatalyst is easily recycled and can be reused several times.

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Synthesis and characterization of the aminated nano-zeolite: A green heterogeneous nanocatalyst for the synthesis of valuable organic compounds

Highlights

  • Synthesis of green heterogeneous nanocatalyst.
  • Functionalization of nano-clinoptilolite.
  • Synthesis of valuable organic compounds.
  • Excellent yields and short reaction times.

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