Iron(III) porphyrin supported on S and N co-doped graphene quantum dot as an efficient photocatalyst for aerobic oxidation of alcohols under visible light irradiation

In this study, we report the synthesis and impressive performance of Fe(III)tetra(4-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrins (FeTSPP) supported on S and N co-doped graphene quantum dots (S, N: GQDs) as efficient, recyclable, and noble metal free heterogeneous photocatalyst for the selective aerobic oxidation of alcohols to the corresponding carbonyl compounds. It was found that FeTSPP@S, N: GQDs photocatalyst represents a novel chemical function for efficient visible light catalyzed aerobic alcohol oxidation with good conversions and selectivity in water as a green solvent at room temperature. We envision that FeTSPP@S, N: GQDs provide a promising candidate for the development of highly efficient, recyclable, and industrially applicable photocatalyst in fine chemical production with high activity. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.