Visible light induced cross-coupling synthesis of asymmetrical heterobiaryls using Pd/CeO2 nanocomposite photocatalyst

A simple, mild and green approach has been developed for the synthesis of asymmetrical heterobiaryls under the irradiation of visible light without any oxidants and promoting reagents through using Pd/CeO2 nanocomposite photocatalyst. This method tolerates considerable functional groups such as electron-donating groups and electron-withdrawing groups through CC cross-coupling.