Plasmonic TiN-Supported CuPd Alloy for Highly Selective and Base-Free Photocatalytic Glaser Homocoupling

Key Points

• To develop a highly selective and efficient base-free photocatalytic system for Glaser homocoupling using a CuPd alloy supported on TiN.
• Ice-templated synthesis of CuPd/TiN catalyst
• Evaluation of photocatalytic activity under base-free conditions
• Characterization of electron transfer using XAS.
• Achieved 99% conversion of reactants in the reaction
• Demonstrated 100% selectivity for desired products
• Confirmed electron transfer efficiencies through XAS analysis.