Themed collection Oxidation for a Sustainable Future and Clean Environment

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Functionalization of methane using molecular metal complexes as catalysts

Efficient and selective functionalization of methane is one of the most important tasks in chemistry in light of its utilization as a naturally abundant feedstock toward the development of a sustainable society.

Graphical abstract: Functionalization of methane using molecular metal complexes as catalysts
From the themed collection: Integrated approaches for methane activation
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Construction of a g-C3N4-driven photocatalytic system for boosted biomass-derived alcohol oxidation: a promising route towards sustainable biomass valorization

We present feasible regulation strategies of a g-C3N4-based photocatalytic system for selective oxidation of biomass-derived alcohols for better biomass valorization.

Graphical abstract: Construction of a g-C3N4-driven photocatalytic system for boosted biomass-derived alcohol oxidation: a promising route towards sustainable biomass valorization
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Isolated PdO sites on SiO2-supported NiO nanoparticles as active sites for allylic alcohol selective oxidation

Silica-supported NiO nanoparticles as hosts for isolated PdO catalytic sites. Isolate PdO is confirmed as the species responsible for the chemoselective oxidation of cinnamyl alcohol to cinnamaldehyde by operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy.

Graphical abstract: Isolated PdO sites on SiO2-supported NiO nanoparticles as active sites for allylic alcohol selective oxidation
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Ruthenium ion catalysed C–C bond activation in lignin model compounds – towards lignin depolymerisation

Ruthenium ion catalyzed oxidative depolymerisation of lignin model hexamer.

Graphical abstract: Ruthenium ion catalysed C–C bond activation in lignin model compounds – towards lignin depolymerisation
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The selective oxidation of methane to methanol using in situ generated H2O2 over palladium-based bimetallic catalysts

The selective oxidation of methane to methanol, using in situ generated H2O2 has been investigated using a series of TS-1 supported palladium-based catalysts, with the introduction of Au or Ni considerably improving catalytic performance.

Graphical abstract: The selective oxidation of methane to methanol using in situ generated H2O2 over palladium-based bimetallic catalysts
From the themed collection: Integrated approaches for methane activation
Open Access Paper

Upgrading the reflux method as novel route for competitive catalysts in alkane selective oxidation

Optimized reflux synthesis of MoVTeNbo catalysts.

Graphical abstract: Upgrading the reflux method as novel route for competitive catalysts in alkane selective oxidation
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Peroxomolybdate@MOFs as effective catalysts for oxidative desulfurization of fuels: correlation between MOF structure and catalytic activity

The highly active peroxomolybdate, TBA3{PO4[MoO(O2)2]4}·3H2O was incorporated for the first time in various porous MOF support structures (MIL-101, MOF-808, and ZIF-8) to form heterogeneous catalysts with different structural properties.

Graphical abstract: Peroxomolybdate@MOFs as effective catalysts for oxidative desulfurization of fuels: correlation between MOF structure and catalytic activity
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Tuning catalysis by surface-deposition of elements on oxidation catalysts via atomic layer deposition

This study on surface-modifications of bulk oxidation catalysts with sub-monolayers of POx, BOx and MnOxvia atomic layer deposition demonstrates this method to be a powerful tool for tuning the performance in selective oxidations of light alkanes.

Graphical abstract: Tuning catalysis by surface-deposition of elements on oxidation catalysts via atomic layer deposition
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Sustainable synthesis of azobenzenes, quinolines and quinoxalines via oxidative dehydrogenative couplings catalysed by reusable transition metal oxide–Bi(III) cooperative catalysts

Heterogeneous catalytic oxidative dehydrogenative processes for N-heterocycles are presented, which enable waste-minimized (additive-, oxidant-, base-free), efficient cyclisations/couplings via transition metal oxide–Bi(III) cooperative catalysis.

Graphical abstract: Sustainable synthesis of azobenzenes, quinolines and quinoxalines via oxidative dehydrogenative couplings catalysed by reusable transition metal oxide–Bi(iii) cooperative catalysts
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Catalytic oxidation of NO to NO2 for industrial nitric acid production using Ag-promoted MnO2/ZrO2 catalysts

Low-temperature nitric oxide oxidation using silver promoted manganese catalyst can reduce energy footprint of industrial nitric acid production.

Graphical abstract: Catalytic oxidation of NO to NO2 for industrial nitric acid production using Ag-promoted MnO2/ZrO2 catalysts
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Oxidation of ethylene by Cu/TiO2: reducibility of Cu2+ in TiO2 as a possible descriptor of catalytic efficiency

Catalytic oxidation using non-noble metal-based catalysts is a promising approach to mitigate pollution due to VOCs in the air.

Graphical abstract: Oxidation of ethylene by Cu/TiO2: reducibility of Cu2+ in TiO2 as a possible descriptor of catalytic efficiency
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A sustainable iron-catalyzed aerobic oxidative C–C and C–O bond cleavage of a lignin model to phenol and methyl benzoate

A sustainable and heterogeneous iron-mediated oxidative cleavage of lignin to phenol and methyl benzoate is achieved in the presence of molecular oxygen.

Graphical abstract: A sustainable iron-catalyzed aerobic oxidative C–C and C–O bond cleavage of a lignin model to phenol and methyl benzoate
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Tetra-n-butylammonium decatungstate supported on Fe3O4 nanoparticles: a novel nanocatalyst for green synthesis of nitroso compounds

The Fe3O4/TBADT composite catalyst (M-DT) can efficiently oxidize aromatic amine compounds selectively into nitroso compounds in the presence of H2O2. The high efficiency is due to the strong interaction between Fe3O4 and TBADT.

Graphical abstract: Tetra-n-butylammonium decatungstate supported on Fe3O4 nanoparticles: a novel nanocatalyst for green synthesis of nitroso compounds
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Gas-phase oxidative dehydrogenation of long chain alkenols for the production of key fragrance ingredients: from Rosalva isomers to Costenal analogues

Continuous-flow, gas-phase selective oxidative dehydrogenation (ODH) of unsaturated long chain alcohols (i.e. decen-1-ol isomers) to the corresponding aldehydes over an innovative, highly dispersed Cu-based catalyst supported over ferrite.

Graphical abstract: Gas-phase oxidative dehydrogenation of long chain alkenols for the production of key fragrance ingredients: from Rosalva isomers to Costenal analogues
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About this collection

This Catalysis Science & Technology special collection of articles, Guest Edited by Professor David Willock (Cardiff University), showcases research related to the 9th World Congress on Oxidation Catalysis conference theme: “Oxidation for a sustainable future and clean environment” held in Cardiff, UK on 4th - 8th September 2022. Oxidation is a key technology that is central to the world’s move toward a sustainable chemicals and energy economy and the work featured in this collection highlights research spanning a broad range of oxidation science, technology, and applications.

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