Direct catalytic oxyamination of benzene to aniline over Cu(ii) nanoclusters supported on CuCr2O4 spinel nanoparticles via simultaneous activation of C–H and N–H bonds

Abstract

We report the facile synthesis of a highly efficient, reusable catalyst comprising Cu(II) nanoclusters supported on CuCr₂O₄ spinel nanoparticles for the oxyamination of benzene to aniline (H₂O₂ + NH₃) under mild aqueous reaction conditions. The synergy between the Cu(II) nanoclusters and CuCr₂O₄ spinel nanoparticles plays the most vital role towards its high catalytic activity.