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Synthesis, characterization of polystyrene-phosphate films and their application as heterogeneous catalyst for Knoevenagel condensation in solvent-free conditions

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Novel film catalysts of the polystyrene (Ps) and trimethyl phosphate (P) nanoparticles were synthesized on glass substrates by soft chemistry using doctor blade method. Subsequently, the prepared Ps–P film catalysts were characterized by various techniques, including fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), density (d), polarizing microscope (PM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermal analysis. According to the results, the structure and morphology of film catalysts were confirmed by all analyses. The Ps–P films, as heterogeneous solid catalysts, have demonstrated strong activity for Knoevenagel condensation, producing alkenes of high purity. The recovered yields are excellent, up to 96% in solvent-free conditions at room temperature. Further, the film catalysts have showed high stability, good reusability (up to five times) while maintaining their efficiency and productivity.

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In the present study, the polystyrene/phosphate film catalysts were characterized and synthesized by soft chemistry method. These film catalysts were show an excellent catalytic activity for Knoevenagel condensation reaction. Further, they have demonstrated high yields, in solvent-free at room temperature, with a good reusability and high stability.

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We thank Dr Mrabet Souad for their assistance in the polarizing microscope analysis.

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    HALIMA EL AADAD & ABDELKRIM CHAHINE

  2. Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Organometallic and Theoretical, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, BP 133, 14000, Kenitra, Morocco

    ZAKARIA BENZEKRI & SAID BOUKHRIS

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EL AADAD, H., BENZEKRI, Z., BOUKHRIS, S. et al. Synthesis, characterization of polystyrene-phosphate films and their application as heterogeneous catalyst for Knoevenagel condensation in solvent-free conditions. J Chem Sci 132, 87 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12039-020-01798-x

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