Chromophore-assisted plasmonic catalysis: Au–BODIPY–Pd nanocomposite for efficient Suzuki coupling in water

Abstract

A plasmonic nanocomposite composed of gold and palladium nanoparticles, in conjunction with a BODIPY chromophore, was synthesized and explored as an efficient photocatalyst for Suzuki coupling reactions. The unique plasmon–molecule interactions arising from the electronic coupling between gold nanoparticles and the BODIPY chromophore, along with the well-established catalytic activity of palladium, greatly enhance the catalytic efficiency of this nanocomposite. Moreover, their synergistic effect enabled the transformation to proceed under mild, environmentally benign reaction conditions, offering a promising approach for sustainable, energy-efficient catalytic processes.