Abstract
The paper reports the synthesis, characterization and catalytic evaluation of a Fe(III)-Schiff base complex intercalated Zn-Al layer double hydroxide (LDH). The immobilized complex was characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, FT-IR, UV–vis spectroscopy, N 2 adsorption desorption, scanning electron microscopy and TGA techniques. The immobilization complex was found to be an effective catalyst for oxidation of cyclohexane using H 2O 2 as an oxidant under mild conditions. A conversion of 45.5% of cyclohexane was obtained with selectivity of 100% of the cyclohexanone/cyclohexanol at 70 °C in 8 h in acetonitrile solvent. Recycling test of the catalyst showed that it was recovered and reused up to 3 more cycles without loss of performance.
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