Highly-selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde over Co₁/NC catalysts

Abstract

The enhanced catalytic performance of Co1/NC catalysts compared to the CoNPs/NC catalyst was attributed to the formed CoN4 sites, which could moderately activate oxygen and accelerate the desorption of generated benzaldehyde.

Ceria Nanoparticles on Modified MXene for Aerobic Oxidation of 4-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol

“…The pursuit of sustainable methods has led to the development of numerous new techniques for converting benzyl alcohols to benzaldehydes, frequently using catalysts that contain precious metals such as Rh, Pd, Pt, Ru, and Au. − However, the scarcity and high cost of these metals are barriers to their widespread commercial use. In recent years, there has been significant research into catalysts made from more available and affordable non-noble metals such as Cu, Ni, V, Mo, Fe, and Zr, − aimed at promoting the aerobic oxidation of alcohols while ensuring economic and environmental sustainability.…”