Date of Completion
9-10-2018
Embargo Period
9-9-2020
Advisors
Dr. Steven L. Suib, Dr. A. Angeles-Boza, Dr. G. Ung
Field of Study
Chemistry
Degree
Master of Science
Open Access
Campus Access
Abstract
Mesoporous, monomodal copper aluminum mixed metal oxide synthesized via a modified inverse micelle method, efficiently catalyzes aerobic oxidative coupling of amines to imines. This material exhibits excellent conversion and selectivity towards imine synthesis under mild, solvent free, green conditions utilizing atmospheric air as the sole oxidant. Catalytic activity is observed for a diverse range of amine substrates. The aerobic oxidation of amines to imines follows a unique mechanistic pathway which involves Reactive Oxygen Species.
Recommended Citation
Dissanayake, Dissanayake, "Synthesis, Characterization, and Catalytic Applications of Mesoporous Mixed Metal Oxides" (2018). Master's Theses. 1295.
https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/gs_theses/1295
Major Advisor
Dr. Steven L. Suib