Synthesis and catalytic activity of a poly(N,N-dialkylcarbodiimide)/palladium nanoparticle composite: a case in the Suzuki coupling reaction using microwave and conventional heating.

Poly(N,N-dialkylcarbodiimide) was found to be an effective polymeric ligand system for preparing and stabilizing palladium nanoparticles (1-5 nm). The composite material prepared in situ was found to be a robust catalyst for the Suzuki coupling reaction under microwave or regular heating.