Chiral thiol-anchored L-proline self-assembled monolayers on Pd-decorated Fe3O4 nanocomposites for one-pot oxidation–aldol reactions and sequential reduction

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• Chiral thiol-anchored L-proline monolayers enhance oxidation-aldol reactions significantly during synthesis.
• The study demonstrates a one-pot reaction setup, achieving higher efficiency and yield than traditional methods.
• Assessment using nanocomposites decorated with palladium nanoparticles indicates robust catalytic activity.
• These findings imply a new approach to streamline organic synthesis, though further validation in practical applications is necessary.