Valorization of solid waste phosphate tailings to layered double hydroxide-supported nano-Pd catalysts for solvent-free aerobic oxidation of benzyl alcohol

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• The solvent-free oxidation of benzyl alcohol achieved high efficiency using layered double hydroxide-supported nano-Pd catalysts,
• Efficiency reached 90% conversion at 120°C, highlighting the potential of using waste materials effectively.
• Trial examined the transformation of solid waste phosphate tailings into functional catalysts for organic reactions.
• Supports valorization strategies by converting waste into valuable catalysts; potential economic and environmental benefits.