Solvent- and additive-free liquid-phase oxidation of toluene using molecular oxygen catalyzed by CeO 2 –MnO x /C 3 N 4

Key Points

• The study aims to investigate the catalytic activity of CeO2–MnOx/C3N4 for the oxidation of toluene using molecular oxygen.
• Prepared CeO2–MnOx/C3N4 catalyst via co-precipitation method.
• Doped Ce and Mn into C3N4 to enhance catalytic properties.
• Conducted liquid-phase oxidation reaction under oxygen atmosphere.
• Catalyst exhibited high selectivity for target products in toluene oxidation.
• Bimetallic synergistic effect improved overall catalytic performance.