Catalytic transfer hydrogenation of nitro-aromatics by hydrazine under mild conditions.
Facile preparation of structured activated carbon fibres (ACF)-based catalysts.
Active phase is Co-oxide nanoparticles (<1.5 nm) confirmed within ACF network.
Challenging reduction of 3-nitro-styrene to m-vinylaniline with yield close to 100%.
The catalysts offer green synthesis routes of arylamines with double CC bonds.