Nano-cobalt anchored on chitosan-derived N-doped porous carbon: an efficient catalyst for α-alkylation of ketones with alcohols via borrowing hydrogen

Z J Zhang; Dongbin Mo; Youjuan Tan; Xueqin Chang; Lin Chen; Xianglin Pei

doi:10.1039/d6ra01776b

January 1, 2026RSC AdvancesOpen Access

Nano-cobalt anchored on chitosan-derived N-doped porous carbon: an efficient catalyst for α-alkylation of ketones with alcohols via borrowing hydrogen

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The aim is to evaluate an N/O-doped carbon-supported cobalt catalyst for α-alkylation reactions.
Prepared N/O-doped porous carbon using modified chitosan microsphere precursors.
Assessed the catalyst's activity and cycling stability in α-alkylation processes.
The catalyst showcased high activity across a variety of substrates.
Displays good cycling stability during the reaction.

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Demonstrates effective alkylation of ketones in alcohols, indicating advanced catalytic potential.

Abstract

Using modified chitosan microsphere precursors, an N/O-doped porous carbon supported cobalt catalyst (QNCM@Co) was prepared, which exhibits high activity, broad substrate scope and good cycling stability in the α-alkylation of ketones with alcohols.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69fed123b9154b0b82878572 https://doi.org/10.1039/d6ra01776b

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