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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1257-1269 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 21 Jan 2015 |
Abstract
Selective conversion of aromatic alcohols into corresponding aldehydes is important from energy and environmental stance. Here, we describe highly selective (>99%) and efficient conversion (>99%) of aromatic alcohols (e.g., 4-methoxybenzyl alcohol and 4-nitrobenzyl alcohol) into their corresponding aldehydes in the presence of Pt-modified nanoporous hierarchical Bi 2WO 6 spheres in water under simulated sunlight at ambient conditions. Overoxidation of p-anisaldehyde, formed during photooxidation process, was not observed until comprehensive alcohol oxidation was attained. Furthermore, the catalyst showed substantial oxidation under dark and course of conversion was different than that of under light. Dependency of alcohol oxidation on substrate concentration, photocatalyst amount, and Pt loading was studied. The effect of various radical scavengers was investigated, and the rate-determining step was elucidated. It has been envisaged that the reduction site of semiconductor photocatalysts plays more decisive role in determining the selectivity as alcohol preferably get oxidized over that of water. Furthermore, the chemical stability and recyclability of the photocatalyst were investigated. (Figure Presented).
Keywords
- Alcohol oxidation, Bismuth tungstate (Bi WO ), Heterogeneous catalysis, Semiconductor photocatalyst, Sunlight
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- General Materials Science
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In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Vol. 7, No. 2, 21.01.2015, p. 1257-1269.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Highly efficient and selective oxidation of aromatic alcohols photocatalyzed by nanoporous hierarchical Pt/Bi2WO6 in organic solvent-free environment
AU - Qamar, M.
AU - Elsayed, R.B.
AU - Alhooshani, K.R.
AU - Ahmed, M.I.
AU - Bahnemann, D.W.
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2014 American Chemical Society. Copyright: Copyright 2015 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2015/1/21
Y1 - 2015/1/21
N2 - Selective conversion of aromatic alcohols into corresponding aldehydes is important from energy and environmental stance. Here, we describe highly selective (>99%) and efficient conversion (>99%) of aromatic alcohols (e.g., 4-methoxybenzyl alcohol and 4-nitrobenzyl alcohol) into their corresponding aldehydes in the presence of Pt-modified nanoporous hierarchical Bi 2WO 6 spheres in water under simulated sunlight at ambient conditions. Overoxidation of p-anisaldehyde, formed during photooxidation process, was not observed until comprehensive alcohol oxidation was attained. Furthermore, the catalyst showed substantial oxidation under dark and course of conversion was different than that of under light. Dependency of alcohol oxidation on substrate concentration, photocatalyst amount, and Pt loading was studied. The effect of various radical scavengers was investigated, and the rate-determining step was elucidated. It has been envisaged that the reduction site of semiconductor photocatalysts plays more decisive role in determining the selectivity as alcohol preferably get oxidized over that of water. Furthermore, the chemical stability and recyclability of the photocatalyst were investigated. (Figure Presented).
AB - Selective conversion of aromatic alcohols into corresponding aldehydes is important from energy and environmental stance. Here, we describe highly selective (>99%) and efficient conversion (>99%) of aromatic alcohols (e.g., 4-methoxybenzyl alcohol and 4-nitrobenzyl alcohol) into their corresponding aldehydes in the presence of Pt-modified nanoporous hierarchical Bi 2WO 6 spheres in water under simulated sunlight at ambient conditions. Overoxidation of p-anisaldehyde, formed during photooxidation process, was not observed until comprehensive alcohol oxidation was attained. Furthermore, the catalyst showed substantial oxidation under dark and course of conversion was different than that of under light. Dependency of alcohol oxidation on substrate concentration, photocatalyst amount, and Pt loading was studied. The effect of various radical scavengers was investigated, and the rate-determining step was elucidated. It has been envisaged that the reduction site of semiconductor photocatalysts plays more decisive role in determining the selectivity as alcohol preferably get oxidized over that of water. Furthermore, the chemical stability and recyclability of the photocatalyst were investigated. (Figure Presented).
KW - Alcohol oxidation
KW - Bismuth tungstate (Bi WO )
KW - Heterogeneous catalysis
KW - Semiconductor photocatalyst
KW - Sunlight
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U2 - 10.1021/am507428r
DO - 10.1021/am507428r
M3 - Article
VL - 7
SP - 1257
EP - 1269
JO - ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
JF - ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
SN - 1944-8244
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