Themed collection Towards environmentally benign catalytic oxidation

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Editorial

Towards environmentally benign catalytic oxidation

Welcome to this themed issue of Catalysis Science & Technology entitled ‘Towards environmentally benign catalytic oxidation’.

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Bulk gold (non-nanogold) catalysis of aerobic oxidations of amines, isocyanides, carbon monoxide, and carbene precursors

Bulk gold metal, including the powder (shown) and supported on alumina, catalyzes the aerobic oxidation of a variety of organic substrates in solution.

Graphical abstract: Bulk gold (non-nanogold) catalysis of aerobic oxidations of amines, isocyanides, carbon monoxide, and carbene precursors
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Catalytic oxidation of rare sugars over gold catalysts

This minireview presents an overview on the recent developments for the heterogeneous catalytic aerobic oxidation of rare sugars over supported gold catalysts.

Graphical abstract: Catalytic oxidation of rare sugars over gold catalysts
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Glucose oxidation using Au-containing bimetallic and trimetallic nanoparticles

This review presents recent progress in the catalytic activity of Au-containing bimetallic and trimetallic nanoparticles for glucose oxidation.

Graphical abstract: Glucose oxidation using Au-containing bimetallic and trimetallic nanoparticles
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NiO as a peculiar support for metal nanoparticles in polyols oxidation

Support mediated activity of AuNPs.

Graphical abstract: NiO as a peculiar support for metal nanoparticles in polyols oxidation
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Barium, calcium and magnesium doped mesoporous ceria supported gold nanoparticle for benzyl alcohol oxidation using molecular O2

Unusual activity of Ca, Mg and Ba doped mesoporous ceria supported gold nanopaticles toward aerobic oxidation of benzyl alcohol.

Graphical abstract: Barium, calcium and magnesium doped mesoporous ceria supported gold nanoparticle for benzyl alcohol oxidation using molecular O2
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Selective aerobic oxidation of activated alkanes with MOFs and their use for epoxidation of olefins with oxygen in a tandem reaction

Cu-MOFs are active catalysts for alkane oxidation with air and can be used in a tandem process to produce olefin epoxidation.

Graphical abstract: Selective aerobic oxidation of activated alkanes with MOFs and their use for epoxidation of olefins with oxygen in a tandem reaction
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An orthorhombic Mo3VOx catalyst most active for oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane among related complex metal oxides

Among four structural types (orthorhombic, trigonal, tetragonal, amorphous) of Mo3VOx, the orthorhombic catalyst having microporosity showed highest activity for ethane oxidation.

Graphical abstract: An orthorhombic Mo3VOx catalyst most active for oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane among related complex metal oxides
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On the key role of hydroxyl groups in platinum-catalysed alcohol oxidation in aqueous medium

The presence of adsorbed hydroxyl groups at the surface promotes the catalytic activity of Pt/C for alcohol oxidation in aqueous solvent.

Graphical abstract: On the key role of hydroxyl groups in platinum-catalysed alcohol oxidation in aqueous medium
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Xylyltrioxorhenium – the first arylrhenium(VII) oxide applicable as an olefin epoxidation catalyst

The catalytic activity of (2,6-dimethylphenyl)trioxorhenium (XTO) for the epoxidation of cyclooctene with tert-butyl hydroperoxide is presented.

Graphical abstract: Xylyltrioxorhenium – the first arylrhenium(vii) oxide applicable as an olefin epoxidation catalyst
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Microwave-assisted synthesis of PtRu/CNT and PtSn/CNT catalysts and their applications in the aerobic oxidation of benzyl alcohol in base-free aqueous solutions

For the aerobic oxidation of benzyl alcohol, Ru promoted the reaction by reacting with surface Pt-hydride species to liberate free Pt active sites while adding Sn enhances the electronic interactions.

Graphical abstract: Microwave-assisted synthesis of PtRu/CNT and PtSn/CNT catalysts and their applications in the aerobic oxidation of benzyl alcohol in base-free aqueous solutions
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The role of negatively charged Au states in aerobic oxidation of alcohols over hydrotalcite supported AuPd nanoclusters

The negatively charged Au states strongly accelerated the rate-determining step in alcohol oxidation via highly active radical-like intermediates.

Graphical abstract: The role of negatively charged Au states in aerobic oxidation of alcohols over hydrotalcite supported AuPd nanoclusters
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Effect of heat treatment on Au–Pd catalysts synthesized by sol immobilisation for the direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide and benzyl alcohol oxidation

Supported Au–Pd core–shell nanoparticles (Pd shell and Au core) are very active for the oxidation of benzyl alcohol and the direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide.

Graphical abstract: Effect of heat treatment on Au–Pd catalysts synthesized by sol immobilisation for the direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide and benzyl alcohol oxidation
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Green oxidative synthesis of primary amides from primary alcohols or aldehydes catalyzed by a cryptomelane-type manganese oxide-based octahedral molecular sieve, OMS-2

A manganese oxide-based molecular sieve (OMS-2) could act as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for amidation of primary alcohols or aldehydes using aqueous ammonia.

Graphical abstract: Green oxidative synthesis of primary amides from primary alcohols or aldehydes catalyzed by a cryptomelane-type manganese oxide-based octahedral molecular sieve, OMS-2
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About this collection

This themed issue, guest edited by Professor Alfons Baiker and Dr Tamas Mallat showcases some of the latest research towards developing environmentally-friendly catalytic oxidation methods.

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