Abstract: A functionalized magnetic nanoparticle including an organometallic sandwich compound and a magnetic metal oxide. The functionalized magnetic nanoparticle may be reacted with a metal precursor to form a catalyst for various C—C bond forming reactions. The catalyst may be recovered with ease by attracting the catalyst with a magnet.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 31, 2017
Date of Patent:
November 13, 2018
Assignee:
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Inventors:
M. Nasiruzzaman Shaikh, Md. Abdul Aziz, Aasif Helal