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This research aims to develop sodium alginate-derived microspheres for use as a nanocatalyst in Petasis transformations with antibacterial properties.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Sodium alginate-derived hydrophilic Gel@CuO microspheres: a green nanocatalyst for diverse Petasis transformations with antibacterial activity

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This research aims to develop sodium alginate-derived microspheres for use as a nanocatalyst in Petasis transformations with antibacterial properties.
Green synthesis of sodium alginate-derived Gel@CuO microspheres
Evaluation of catalytic performance in aqueous Petasis reactions
Assessment of antibacterial activity against various bacterial strains
Microspheres demonstrated high efficiency in Petasis reactions with diverse product yields
Low process mass intensity (PMI) achieved
Notable antibacterial activity exhibited against tested strains

Abstract

Green-fabricated sodium alginate-derived Gel@CuO microspheres act as a hydrophilic, recyclable nanocatalyst for efficient Petasis reactions in aqueous NaPTS, delivering diverse products with low PMI, high RME, and notable antibacterial activity.

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Sodium alginate-derived hydrophilic Gel@CuO microspheres: a green nanocatalyst for diverse Petasis transformations with antibacterial activity

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