A novel Au-loaded magnetic metal organic framework/graphene multifunctional composite: Green synthesis and catalytic application

In the present study, Au-loaded magnetic metal organic frameworks (MOFs)/graphene multifunctional composite were prepared. The well dispersed nanoparticles were stabilized with 2D graphene oxide and MOFs, which act as effective substitutes for more conventional polymer ligands that are used to stabilize nanoparticles in a sol-immobilization procedure. [Display omitted] In the present study, Au-loaded magnetic metal organic frameworks (MOFs)/graphene multifunctional composite were prepared. The well-dispersed nanoparticles were stabilized with 2D reduced graphene oxide and MOFs, which acts as effective substitutes for more conventional polymer ligands that are used to stabilize nanoparticles in a sol-immobilization procedure. The result shows the multifunctional composite could overcome the drawbacks of MOFs catalysts (chemical instability). This study indicated that the as-prepared Au-loaded magnetic MOFs/graphene multifunctional composite has great potential for using in a wide range of applications.