Efficient oxidation of alcohols and sulfides catalyzed by Mn(II) complex immobilized on SBA-15

Key Points

• Oxidation of alcohols and sulfides achieved with high efficiency using a manganese complex.
• The process shows over 90% conversion for alcohols, indicating significant catalytic activity.
• Analysis used an immobilized manganese complex on SBA-15, a structured mesoporous material that enhances stability.
• This approach highlights the potential for greener catalytic processes in organic synthesis, needing further industrial validation.