“…For example, it has recently reported that traditional palladiumcatalyzed reactions that require a zero valent/divalent palladium catalyst and a suitable ligand (i.e., phosphine ligands and nitrogen-containing heterocyclic carbenes), can progress under ligand-free conditions using PdNPs. [3][4][5][6][7][8] There are therefore numerous advantages associated with the use of PdNP catalysts, including reduced processing costs, shorter reaction times and cleaner reaction profiles, which can have a positive impact on product purification. Based on their many attractive qualities, it is envisaged that PdNPs will become increasingly important for the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents and functional materials.…”