Photocatalytic Transfer Hydrogenation of Nitriles to Primary Amines over a Pd Nanocube-Modified Poly(heptazine imide) Catalyst

Chong Wang; Wenwen Tian; Yichun Lu; Hongyu Chen; Yin Zhu; Jingru Zhuang; Huali Zhang; Liuyong Chen; Oleksandr Savateev; Jiajia Cheng

doi:10.1039/d5ta10314b

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Photocatalytic Transfer Hydrogenation of Nitriles to Primary Amines over a Pd Nanocube-Modified Poly(heptazine imide) Catalyst

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The aim is to develop a photocatalytic method for the hydrogenation of nitriles to primary amines using a novel catalyst.
Utilized a Pd nanocube-modified poly(heptazine imide) catalyst
Conducted reactions under mild conditions
Assessed selectivity and efficiency in hydrogenation processes
Achieved high conversion rates of nitriles to primary amines
Demonstrated selectivity without the need for stoichiometric reductants
Confirmed effectiveness of the catalyst under low-pressure conditions

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Researchers demonstrate efficient hydrogenation of nitriles to primary amines under mild conditions, suggesting a new method for chemical synthesis.

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Hydrogenation reactions are integral to the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical industries. However, achieving efficient and selective hydrogenation under mild conditions without stoichiometric reductants or high-pressure hydrogen remains a significant...

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