Abstract
We synthesized N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF)-stabilized manganese nanoparticles (Mn NPs) in a one-step process under air using manganese(ii) chloride as the precursor. The Mn NPs were characterized in terms of particle size, oxidation state, and local structure using annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (ADF-STEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). The results indicate that Mn NPs are divalent nanosized particles with Mn-O bonds. The Mn NPs exhibited high catalytic activity, achieving a turnover number (TON) of 15 800, surpassing previous manganese catalysts in alkene hydrosilylation. Furthermore, the Mn NPs maintained their catalytic activity after the reaction, enabling multiple recycling.