Abstract
Gold nanoparticles are deposited on potassium titanate nanowires and used as heterogeneous catalysts in the aerobic oxidation of benzyl alcohol in methanol to methyl benzoate at ambient conditions. The presence of a catalytic amount of base promotes the reaction and the formation of free benzoic acid during the reaction poisons the catalyst. The activity however, of the catalyst can be restored again by addition of base.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Catalysis Letters |
Volume | 126 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
Pages (from-to) | 213-217 |
ISSN | 1011-372X |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- Au supported catalyst
- Potassium titanates
- Methyl benzoate
- Benzyl alcohol
- Oxidation