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

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.