Pd nanoparticles deposited onto graphene oxide nanosheets (SE-GO/Pd _NPs ) were found to successfully promote two oxidative processes for the synthesis of amides, providing alternative possibilities to these important compounds.

NaBH₄ in the presence of charcoal (0.4–0.8 g) reduces varieties of nitroarenes to their corresponding amines. Reduction reactions were carried out in a mixture of H₂O‐THF (1:0.5 mL) at 50–60°C with high to excellent yields of products.