Cobalt ferrite nanoparticles (CoFe2O4 MNPs) as catalyst and support: magnetically recoverable nanocatalysts in organic synthesis

Recovery and reusability of catalysts is an important aspect in modern catalysis research especially in organic synthesis. Compared to the conventional separation, magnetic separation has emerged as a robust, highly efficient, easy and rapid separation technique for products and catalysts. Cobalt ferrite nanoparticles are a well-known material, recognized as CoFe2O4MNPs, and can be used as both catalyst and a versatile support for functionalization of metals, organocatalysts. In recent times, catalysis research has clearly experienced a renaissance in the area of utility of cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4MNPs) nanocatalysts based on their ability for recovery and reusability; the activity of these CoFe2O4MNPs was investigated in a category of organic reactions. In this review, the fabrication, characterization, and application of cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4MNPs) nanocatalysts (CF-MNPs) in organic reactions have well summarized.