Bi (NO3)3·5H2O and Cu-NPs@Cellulose as a versatile catalyst for oxidation of alcohols
Oxidation of 5-hydroxymethyl furfural to 2,5-diformylfuran (82% yield)
Oxidation of secondary aromatic alcohol to ketones with 100% conversion
Very high efficiency, broader functional group tolerance & short reaction time
Primary aromatic alcohols to aldehydes (60–80% conv.)