Green Approach for Synthesizing Copper-Containing ZIFs as Efficient Catalysts for Click Chemistry

ZIF-8 and ZIF-67 containing various percentages of copper were successfully synthesized through a green in-situ thermal (IST) approach based on 2-methylimidazole (2-MIM) as the organic linker. The IST method has several advantages over previously reported studies, including solvent additive-free reaction conditions, mild temperature, single-step procedure, no activation requirements, use smallest precursor ratio (M/L). high catalytic performance Cu/ZIF-8 Cu/ZIF-67 in click chemistry is attributed to their specific surface area, excellent porosity, structural stability. To achieve these features, range parameters—such time, gas atmosphere, ratio—were optimized. Several characterization methods used confirm features produced catalysts. Overall, synthesis strategy for achieving targeted ZIFs with unique “green” does not require further or treatment eliminate side products. This great potential manufacturing metal-organic frameworks large scale. Moreover, water was during reaction, resulting yields making this an attractive, green, eco-friendly procedure.