Regioselective Friedel-Crafts Acylation Reaction Using Single Crystalline and Ultrathin Nanosheet Assembly of Scrutinyite-SnO.

Peculiar physicochemical properties of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have attracted research interest in developing new synthetic technology and exploring their potential applications in the field of catalysis. Moreover, ultrathin metal oxide nanosheets with atomic thickness exhibit abnormal surficial properties because of the unique 2D confinement effect. In this work, we present a facile and general approach for the synthesis of single crystalline and ultrathin 2D nanosheets assembly of scrutinyite-SnO through a simple solvothermal method.

Recent Advances in Nanoarchitectonics of SnO₂ Clusters and Their Applications in Catalysis.

Tin dioxide nanoclusters are very effective as catalysts for various reactions including CO₂ conversion and Friedel-Crafts acylation for pharmaceuticals. The nanoarchitectonics of SnO₂ could be controlled by different synthetic strategies. In the current article, we have presented synthesis of SnO₂ nanoclusters and their applications in catalysis.

Cu-Based Nanoparticles as Emerging Environmental Catalysts.

This account provides an overview of current research activities on nanoparticles containing the earth-abundant and inexpensive element copper (Cu) and Cu-based nanoparticles, especially in the field of environmental catalysis. The different synthetic strategies with possible modification of the chemical/ physical properties of these nanoparticles using such strategies and/or conditions to improve catalytic activity are presented. The design and development of support and/or bimetallic systems (e.