Biogenic synthesis of Palladium nanoparticles mediated by Artemisia abrotanum aqueous extract and its catalytic evaluation for Suzuki coupling reactions

A simple and biological method for the fabrication of palladium nanoparticles (Pd NPs) was developed, applying the nontoxic and sustainable natural extract from Artemisia abrotanum as the reducing, stabilizing and capping agent. UVvis spectroscopy, Xray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and energy dispersive Xray spectroscopy (EDS), were utilized to classify the synthesized Pd NPs@Artemisia catalyst. The Pd NPs@Artemisia demonstrated excellent behavior as a reusable nanocatalyst in SuzukiMiyaura crosscoupling reactions at room temperature. The nanocatalyst was recycled 7 times without any significant deduction in catalytic activity.