Cu(ii)/Cu(0)@UiO-66-NH2: base metal@MOFs as heterogeneous catalysts for olefin oxidation and reduction†
Abstract
Two copper-loaded MOF materials, namely Cu(II)@Ui-O-66-NH2 (1) and Cu(0)@UiO-66-NH2 (2), are reported. They can, respectively, serve as highly efficient heterogeneous catalysts for olefin oxidation and hydrogenation under mild conditions. Complete styrene hydrogenation occurs in 15 min at ambient temperature with quantitative yield.