Immobilization of Metalloporphyrin on Functionalized MCM-48 Nanoporous Silica as a Catalyst in Oxidation of Cyclohexene: The Effects of Nanoporous Structure of MCM-48 on Its Catalytic Efficiency

摘要

MCM-48 nanoporous silica were prepared by the sol–gel method and functionalized by pyridine using a silane agent. With the aid of pyridines on the surface, the nanoporous material was used as a support for immobilization of metalloporphyrin. The formation of this material was confirmed by infrared spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy analysis and specific surface area measurement. The application of this metalloporphyrin-immobilized MCM-48 was investigated as a heterogeneous catalyst in cyclohexene oxidation. Various parameters such as solvent and time were optimized. Also the effect of nanoporous structure on the efficiency of the catalyst was investigated by comparing the results with the same composite using nonporous silica (SiO2). The result showed that the MCM-48 immobilized metalloporphyrin is a better catalyst for cyclohexene oxidation, which can be attributed to its nanoporous structure. The nanoporous structure increases the surface area of MCM-48 and leads to more metalloporphyrin immobilization.