A highly selective photooxidation approach using O2 in water catalyzed by iron(II) bipyridine complex supported on NaY zeolite.
A new photocatalytic system involving iron(II) bipyridine supported on NaY zeolite (FeBY) shows excellent reactivity and selectivity in the oxidation of organic compounds. This approach allows highly controlled oxidation reaction to occur but avoids undesirable mineralization into CO2 and H2O.