Green-synthesized Zinc Ferrite : As efficient nanocatalyst for synthesis of oxazolone and thiazolidinedione derivatives

Mobinikhaledi, Akbar; Moghanian, Hassan; Ahadi, Najmieh; Mansoori, Yousef

doi:10.61882/CNJ.3.4.753

Green-synthesized Zinc Ferrite : As efficient nanocatalyst for synthesis of oxazolone and thiazolidinedione derivatives

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Akbar Mobinikhaledi ¹

Hassan Moghanian ²

Najmieh Ahadi ³

Yousef Mansoori ³

¹ Department of chemistry, Faculty of science, Arak university.

² Chemistry Department, Dez.C., Islamic Azad University, Dezful, Iran

³ Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Arak University, Arak, Iran

10.61882/CNJ.3.4.753

Abstract

In this research, ZnFe2O4 functionalized with thioglycolic acid (ZnFe2O4-TGA) nanoparticles were synthesized through a stepwise functionalization and coupling process, resulting in a multipurpose material with improved biocompatible properties. Various analytical techniques including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission-scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), Energy dispersive X-ray analyzer (EDX), TEM, Vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), and Thermogravimetric (TGA), were used to analyze the structure of these magnetic nanoparticles. The application of these nanoparticles as a catalyst in the synthesis of oxazolone and thiazolidinedione derivatives were investigated. The findings highlight the potential of ZnFe2O4-TGA) nanoparticle as an efficient, green and recyclable catalyst for the synthesis of oxazolone and thiazolidinedione derivatives with desirable yields.

Graphical Abstract

Green-synthesized Zinc Ferrite : As efficient nanocatalyst for synthesis of oxazolone and thiazolidinedione derivatives

Keywords

Green synthesis

Azlactone

Thiazolidinedione

Zinc ferrite

Magnetic nanoparticles

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