Description

• General description: Sodium hypophosphite, also known as sodium phosphinate, is a sodium salt of hypophosphorous acid. It is used as a reducing agent for the reduction of metal salts to metals in an aqueous solution. It is also employed as a source of hydrogen in heterogeneous catalytic transfer reductions.
• Application: Synthesis and characterization of chitosan-copper nanocomposites and their catalytic properties for 4-nitrophenol reduction.: This study explores the synthesis of chitosan-copper nanocomposites using sodium hypophosphite as a reducing agent. The resulting nanocomposites are characterized and their catalytic properties for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol are evaluated, demonstrating the utility of sodium hypophosphite in catalytic applications (Pang et al., 2024).The Durable Chitosan Functionalization of Cellulosic Fabrics.: This research focuses on the durable functionalization of cellulosic fabrics with chitosan using sodium hypophosphite as a cross-linking agent. The study highlights the improved properties of the fabrics, showcasing sodium hypophosphite′s role in textile enhancement (Flinčec Grgac et al., 2023).Hypophosphite cross-linked starch succinate/chitosan membranes as alternative for packaging and pharmaceutical application.: The study investigates the development of starch succinate/chitosan membranes cross-linked with sodium hypophosphite, proposing these materials as potential alternatives for packaging and pharmaceutical applications (Bajer, 2023).Tensile Strength Improvements of Ramie Fiber Threads through Combination of Citric Acid and Sodium Hypophosphite Cross-Linking.: This research improves the tensile strength of ramie fiber threads by combining citric acid and sodium hypophosphite for cross-linking, demonstrating significant enhancements in fiber properties for industrial applications (Wulandari et al., 2023).Nickel-Catalyzed Sodium Hypophosphite-Participated Direct Hydrophosphonylation of Alkyne toward H-Phosphinates.: This study demonstrates a novel nickel-catalyzed hydrophosphonylation of alkynes using sodium hypophosphite. The research showcases the efficiency of sodium hypophosphite in producing H-phosphinates, highlighting its significance in chemical synthesis (Qian et al., 2023).