Enhanced catalytic performance of cobalt nanoparticles coated with a N,P-codoped carbon shell derived from biomass for transfer hydrogenation of functionalized nitroarenes

A heterogeneous and reusable non-noble cobalt nanoparticles encapsulated with a N,P-codoped carbon shell derived from biomass has been firstly developed for efficient and selective catalytic transfer hydrogenation of functionalized nitroarenes to anilines.