New recyclable catalysts for aerobic alcohols oxidation: sol-gel ormosils doped with TPAP

Novel nanoporous materials have been prepared that are recyclable catalysts for the aerobic oxidation of activated and non-activated alcohols. The catalysts are organically modified silicas (ormosils) doped with tetra-n-propylammonium perruthenate (TPAP) via the sol-gel process. Hydrophobicity and flexibility of the sol-gel cages were crucial in promoting catalysis.