title: Dimeric copper(II) complex of a new Schiff base ligand: effect of morphology on the catalytic oxidation of aromatic alcohol.
abstract: An antiferromagnetically coupled, dimeric μ-naphthanoxo bridged copper(II) complex is used heterogeneously to catalyze oxidation of p-chlorobenzylalcohol to aldehyde selectively. PL and PXRD studies reveal that during recycling the catalyst remains essentially intact. However loss of catalytic efficiency upon reuse is in consonance with a loss in morphology as indicated by SEM.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, India.
authors.forename: Ravinder
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Kuldeep
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mahiya
authors.forename: Pavan
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mathur