Chromophore-Assisted Plasmonic Catalysis: Au-BODIPY-Pd Nanocomposites for Efficient Suzuki Coupling in Water

Key Points

• The study aims to synthesize and evaluate the effectiveness of Au-BODIPY-Pd nanocomposites as photocatalysts for Suzuki coupling reactions.
• Synthesis of gold and palladium nanoparticles combined with a BODIPY chromophore.
• Evaluation of photocatalytic activity in Suzuki coupling reactions.
• Assessment of efficiency in an aqueous environment.
• The Au-BODIPY-Pd nanocomposites effectively catalyze Suzuki coupling reactions.
• Higher reaction rates were observed in the presence of the chromophore.
• The system shows potential for eco-friendly catalysis in water.