Dual role of Cu2O nanocubes as templates and networking catalysts for hollow and microporous Fe-porphyrin networks?

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2017-02-06 DOI: 10.1039/C6CC10005H

Abstract

Cu2O nanocubes were used for the synthesis of hollow and microporous Fe porphyrin networks (H–MFePN). In this synthesis, Cu2O nanocubes performed not only as networking catalysts but also as shape controlling templates. MFePN were formed on the surface of the Cu2O nanocubes through azide–alkyne cycloaddition of tetrakis(4-ethynylphenyl) Fe-porphyrin with 1,4-diazidobenzene. H–MFePN showed excellent catalytic activities in carbene insertion into N–H bonds, maintaining their activities during five recycle tests.

Graphical abstract: Dual role of Cu2O nanocubes as templates and networking catalysts for hollow and microporous Fe-porphyrin networks
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