Abstract
Highly selective reduction of nitroarenes has been achieved using iron metal nanoparticles in water at room temperature. A wide spectrum of reducible functionalities remained inert under the reaction conditions. During the reaction a change in shape of Fe nanoparticles was observed.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Hydrocarbons, Aromatic / chemistry*
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Iron / chemistry*
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Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
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Molecular Structure
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Nitro Compounds / chemistry*
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Oxidation-Reduction
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Particle Size
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Stereoisomerism
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Surface Properties
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Temperature
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Water / chemistry*
Substances
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Hydrocarbons, Aromatic
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Nitro Compounds
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Water
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Iron