One-pot synthesis of Ag-Cu-CuO/C nanocomposites derived from a metal-organic framework as a photocatalyst for borylation of aryl halide.

Mixed metal-metal oxide/C (Ag-Cu-CuO/C) nanocomposites were synthesized by the heat treatment of a metal-organic framework under a N flow using the one-pot synthesis method. The as-prepared nanocomposites were characterized using a range of techniques, such as TEM, elemental mapping, XRD, N sorption, UV-Vis DRS, and XPS. The nanoparticles were successfully formed with high dispersion in porous carbon materials and high crystallinity based on the analysis results. The Ag-Cu-CuO/C nanocomposites (35 nm) showed high photocatalytic activity and good recyclability toward the borylation of aryl halides under a xenon arc lamp. This result can enhance the interest in photocatalysis for various applications, particularly in organic reactions, using a simple and efficient synthesis method.