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Gold nanoparticles supported on cellulose aerogel as a new efficient catalyst for epoxidation of styrene

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A new efficient heterogeneous catalyst was introduced for the epoxidation of styrene. The catalyst was obtained from deposition of gold nanoparticles on the cellulose aerogel. The catalyst was characterized with XRD, TGA, EDX, BET, FAAS and SEM. High yield and excellent selectivity were achieved for the epoxidation of styrene in solvent-free conditions at room temperature using H2O2 as a green oxidant during 1 h. The reaction has some advantages such as solvent-free and mild reaction conditions, low catalyst loading, high yield, excellent selectivity, green oxidant and short reaction duration. In addition, the catalyst is recyclable and applicable for six times without decrease in yield.

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We gratefully acknowledge financial support from the Research Council of Urmia University.

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  1. Department of Nanochemistry, Nanotechnology Research Centre, Urmia University, G. C., Urmia, P. O. Box 165-5715944931, Iran

    Sajjad Keshipour & Masoumeh Khezerloo

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Keshipour, S., Khezerloo, M. Gold nanoparticles supported on cellulose aerogel as a new efficient catalyst for epoxidation of styrene. J IRAN CHEM SOC 14, 1107–1112 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13738-017-1060-x

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