Periodic Reporting for period 1 - FANSOC (Functionalized carbon-supported Au Nanoparticles for Selective Oxidation Catalysis)

Selective oxidation of organic compounds, such as alcohols and aldehydes, is a highly important transformation traditionally performed in industry using either stoichiometric oxidants, such as Mn- and Cr-containing salts, or, less frequently, homogeneous catalysts. The...