In-situ reconstruction of CoBO_x enables formation of Co for synthesis of benzylamine through reductive amination.

ABSTRACT: Cobalt (Co) as a substitute of noble-metal catalysts shows high catalytic capability for production of the widely used primary amines through the reductive amination. However, the synthesis of Co catalysts usually involves the introduction of organic compounds and the high-temperature pyrolysis, which is complicated and difficult for large-scale applications. Herein, we demonstrated a facile and efficient strategy for the preparation of Co catalysts through the in situ reconstruction of cobalt borate (CoBO_x) during the reductive amination, delivering a high catalytic activity for production of benzylamine from benzaldehyde and ammonia. Initially, CoBO_x was transformed into Co(OH)₂ through the interaction with ammonia and subsequently reduced to Co na

SUBMITTER: Zhang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9845621 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature