Comparative study of the peroxidase-like activity of copper( ii ) complexes with N 4 and N 2 O 2 coordination environments. Application to the oxidation of phenol at moderate temperature

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Authors: Joaquín Ferreyra, Claudia M. Palopoli, N. Pellegri, Gustavo O. Terrestre, Sandra Signorella
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra08195e
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Abstract

Temperature has a positive impact on the catalysed phenol oxidation while confinement of the catalyst avoids the formation of the peroxo-diCu dimer intermediate that leads to H 2 O 2 disproportionation and improves phenol conversion at 25 °C.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Metal-Catalyzed Oxygenation Mechanisms Enzyme-mediated dye degradation Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Volume
16
Issue
1
Pages
220–230
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN