CuI@Sulfur-functionalized halloysite nanoclay: a novel recyclable catalyst for the ultrasonic-assisted synthesis of propargylamines: a combination of experimental and DFT simulation

A novel heterogeneous catalyst, CuI supported on sulfur functionalized halloysite (CuI@HNTs-S), was designed and synthesized through functionalization of the halloysite nanoclay surface with 3-mercaptopropyl trimethoxysilane and subsequent immobilization of CuI. The catalyst was characterized by using various characterization techniques such as FTIR, SEM/EDS, XRD, ICP and TGA. The catalytic activity of CuI@HNTs-S for the synthesis of...