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A newly synthesized docosahexaenoic acid-copper (DHA-Cu) complex acts as an effective photocatalyst for the UV-activated aerobic oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This study aims to evaluate the photocatalytic efficiency of a DHA-Cu complex for converting alcohols to aldehydes.

May 31, 2026New Journal of Chemistry0 citations

Docosahexaenoic acid-copper (DHA-Cu) complex catalysis: UV- activated aerobic oxidation via experimental and computational approaches

AMArunadevi Mani JMJanani Mullaivendhan VLVelmurugan Loganathan

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This study aims to evaluate the photocatalytic efficiency of a DHA-Cu complex for converting alcohols to aldehydes.
Synthesis of docosahexaenoic acid-copper complex (DHA-Cu).
Characterization of the DHA-Cu complex to assess its properties.
Evaluation of photocatalytic activity under UV-light in aerobic conditions.
The DHA-Cu complex effectively converted alcohols to aldehydes with significant photocatalytic activity.
Characterization confirmed the successful formation of the DHA-Cu complex.
Aerobic oxidation processes demonstrated high efficiency and selectivity towards aldehyde production.

Abstract

A docosahexaenoic acid-copper (DHA-Cu) complex was synthesised and developed for its photocatalytic activity to effectively convert alcohols to aldehydes in aerobic oxidation processes. The DHA-Cu complex was characterised by using...

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