Synthesis of Carbonyl Compounds in the Presence of NanoPreyssler as Green and Recyclable Catalyst by Photocatalytic Oxidation of Benzaldehydes and Benzyl Alcohols

Abstract

An efficient, improved and environmentally benign procedure for photocatalytic oxidation of benzaldehydes and benzyl alcohols to related carbonyl compounds was developed in the presence of silica-supported preyssler nanoparticles in photocatalytic conditions. Present data showed that the nano preyssler catalyst in an organic solvent, render effective oxidation reaction better than preyssler catalyst under photocatalytic conditions regarding the yields. The nanocatalyst was easily recovered and reused many times. No significant loss in catalytic activity was observed on recycling.