Nitroxide radical groups grafted on silica have been synthesized. The catalytic oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and ketones using the nitroxide radical groups as a catalyst was also investigated. The results of scanning electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirmed that the nitroxide radical groups are successfully grafted onto silica. The yield of the catalytic oxidation using the catalysts is higher than 99%. The catalysts are easily recovered. Furthermore, the reused catalysts still keep high performance in the catalytic oxidation.

A oxidação seletiva de alcoóis é importante para a síntese de intermediários e produtos químicos utilizados na fabricação de inúmeros materiais. O interesse em novos métodos catalíticos para a oxidação de moléculas orgânicas tem aumentado juntamente com a busca por processos ecossustentáveis. Neste trabalho foram estudadas diferentes estratégias de deposição de nanopartículas bimetálicas de ouro e paládio sobre um suporte magnético, constituído por nanopartículas de magnetita revestidas por sílica. Dois métodos de síntese de nanopartículas bimetálicas de ouro e paládio foram estudados: (I) a síntese de nanopartículas bimetálicas formadas por ligas de ouro e paládio, seguida pela deposição dessas nanopartículas pré-formadas sobre o suporte catalítico e (II) a síntese de nanopartículas bimetálicas do tipo core-shell, por meio da redução sucessiva de ouro e paládio sobre o suporte catalítico. A morfologia dos catalisadores foi determinada por diferentes técnicas de microscopia eletrônica. O desempenho catalítico das nanopartículas bimetálicas foi estudado na reação modelo de oxidação de álcool benzílico com oxigênio. Os catalisadores mostraram-se ativos e seletivos para benzaldeído sem a necessidade do uso de solvente ou base e, após separação magnética, foram usados em sucessivas reações com desempenho satisfatório / The selective oxidation of alcohols is important for the synthesis of intermediates and chemical products used for the production of many materials. The interest in new catalytic methods for the oxidation of organic molecules has increased along with the search for eco-sustainable processes. In this thesis we studied different deposition strategies of gold and palladium bimetallic nanoparticles on a magnetic support, comprised by silica coated magnetite nanoparticles. Two synthetic methods for the preparation of supported gold and palladium bimetallic nanoparticles were investigated: (I) the synthesis of gold and palladium bimetallic nanoparticles, followed by deposition of the preformed nanoparticles on the catalytic support and (II) the synthesis of core-shell bimetallic nanoparticles, through the sequential reduction of gold and palladium on the catalytic support. The catalysts\' morphology was investigated by electronic microscopy techniques. The catalytic behavior of the bimetallic nanoparticles was investigated in the model reaction of the oxidation of benzyl alcohol with oxygen. The catalysts were active and selective for benzaldehyde without the use of solvent and base and, after magnetic separation, were able to be reused in successive runs and showed a good performance.

A oxidação seletiva de alcoóis é importante para a síntese de intermediários e produtos químicos utilizados na fabricação de inúmeros materiais. O interesse em novos métodos catalíticos para a oxidação de moléculas orgânicas tem aumentado juntamente com a busca por processos ecossustentáveis. Neste trabalho foram estudadas diferentes estratégias de deposição de nanopartículas bimetálicas de ouro e paládio sobre um suporte magnético, constituído por nanopartículas de magnetita revestidas por sílica. Dois métodos de síntese de nanopartículas bimetálicas de ouro e paládio foram estudados: (I) a síntese de nanopartículas bimetálicas formadas por ligas de ouro e paládio, seguida pela deposição dessas nanopartículas pré-formadas sobre o suporte catalítico e (II) a síntese de nanopartículas bimetálicas do tipo core-shell, por meio da redução sucessiva de ouro e paládio sobre o suporte catalítico. A morfologia dos catalisadores foi determinada por diferentes técnicas de microscopia eletrônica. O desempenho catalítico das nanopartículas bimetálicas foi estudado na reação modelo de oxidação de álcool benzílico com oxigênio. Os catalisadores mostraram-se ativos e seletivos para benzaldeído sem a necessidade do uso de solvente ou base e, após separação magnética, foram usados em sucessivas reações com desempenho satisfatório / The selective oxidation of alcohols is important for the synthesis of intermediates and chemical products used for the production of many materials. The interest in new catalytic methods for the oxidation of organic molecules has increased along with the search for eco-sustainable processes. In this thesis we studied different deposition strategies of gold and palladium bimetallic nanoparticles on a magnetic support, comprised by silica coated magnetite nanoparticles. Two synthetic methods for the preparation of supported gold and palladium bimetallic nanoparticles were investigated: (I) the synthesis of gold and palladium bimetallic nanoparticles, followed by deposition of the preformed nanoparticles on the catalytic support and (II) the synthesis of core-shell bimetallic nanoparticles, through the sequential reduction of gold and palladium on the catalytic support. The catalysts\' morphology was investigated by electronic microscopy techniques. The catalytic behavior of the bimetallic nanoparticles was investigated in the model reaction of the oxidation of benzyl alcohol with oxygen. The catalysts were active and selective for benzaldehyde without the use of solvent and base and, after magnetic separation, were able to be reused in successive runs and showed a good performance.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-19T12:56:47Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertacao LEANDRO LIMA CARVALHO.pdf: 1286583 bytes, checksum: 3198a5ae4efaeaf29e291b70322cab13 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-04-04 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Some substances sound considered promising as a fuel to power electrochemical energy converters. These substances sound oxidized at the anode, while pure or oxygen from air is reduced at the cathode in galvanic cells without production of unhealthy pollutants, generating current cleanly and efficiently. The electrocatalysis of methanol, ethanol, ethylene glycol, glycerol, sodium borohydride and formaldehyde are topics of great interest, justified by the demand for new systems more efficient converters and cleaner energy. In this work Pd, Pd₇₅Ni₂₅, Pd₆₆Ni₃₄ and Pd₅₀Ni₅₀ nanoparticles supported on carbon Vulcan XC - 72 were prepared by the method of reduction by sodium borohydride in alkaline medium. The catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), cyclic voltammetry (CV) and linear sweep voltammetry (LSV). The results showed that nanoparticles of Pd and PdxNiy, which were uniformly dispersed on carbon, had a diameter of 2-7 nm. Studies of cyclic voltammetry (CV ) and Linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) oxidation of methanol , ethanol , ethylene glycol, glycerol and sodium borohydride showed that the addition of Ni in the catalyst nanoparticles changes the mechanism of the reactions of Pd / C and the electrocatalytic activity increases in the order Pd₇₅Ni₂₅ / C < Pd₆₆Ni₃₄ / C < Pd₅₀Ni₅₀ / C in alkaline medium . So electrocatalysts produced with Ni nanoparticles become promising candidates for the direct alcohol cells (DAFCs) cells and direct borohydride (DBFCs) fuel fuel. / Algumas substâncias são consideradas promissoras como combustível para alimentar conversores eletroquímicos de energia. Estas substâncias são oxidadas no ânodo, enquanto oxigênio puro ou proveniente do ar é reduzido no cátodo, em células galvânicas, sem produção de poluentes nocivos à saúde, gerando corrente de forma limpa e eficiente. As eletrocatálises de metanol, etanol, etilenoglicol, glicerol, boroidreto e formaldeído são temas de grande interesse, justificado pela procura de novos sistemas conversores de energia mais eficientes e menos poluentes. No presente trabalho, nanopartículas de Pd, Pd₇₅Ni₂₅, Pd₆₆Ni₃₄ e Pd₅₀Ni₅₀ suportadas sobre carbono Vulcan XC-72, foram preparadas pelo método de redução por boroidreto de sódio em meio alcalino. Os catalisadores foram caracterizados por difração de raios-X (DRX), fluorescência de raios-X (FRX), voltametria cíclica (VC) e varredura linear (VL). Os resultados mostraram que as nanopartículas de Pd e PdxNiy, que foram uniformemente dispersas sobre carbono, apresentaram de 2-7 nm de diâmetro. Os estudos de voltametria cíclica (VC) e voltametria linear (VL) das oxidações de metanol, etanol, etilenoglicol, glicerol e boroidreto de sódio mostraram que a adição de nanopartículas de Ni nos catalisadores, altera o mecanismo das reações sobre Pd/C e a atividade eletrocatalítica aumenta na ordem Pd₇₅Ni₂₅/C < Pd₆₆Ni₃₄ /C < Pd₅₀Ni₅₀/C em meio alcalino. Portanto, eletrocatalisadores produzidos com nanopartículas de Ni tornam-se candidatos promissores para células a combustível de álcool direto (CCADs) e células a combustível de boroidreto direto (CCBDs).

Des oxydes semi-conducteurs, en particulier TiO2 commercialement disponible ou des échantillons mésoporeux synthétisés, ont été testés comme photocatalyseurs de l'oxydation ménagée et aérobie d'alcools dans l'acétonitrile sous UV. L'alcool benzylique a été oxydé principalement en benzaldéhyde (rendement = 60%) en présence de TiO2-P25. Malheureusement, ce catalyseur tend à se désactiver. Le rôle du dioxygène dans le processus d'oxydation a été souligné après avoir testé différents solvants. Les alcools aliphatiques ont également été étudiés. Ainsi, le cyclohexanol a donné principalement de la cyclohexanone (rendement = 70%). Parallèlement, une approche colloïdale a été développée pour déposer les nanoparticules d'oxyde de titane sur des supports de silice mésoporeux SBA-15 transparents aux UV afin d'éviter les phénomènes d'agrégation lors des tests. Après optimisation de leur synthèse (quantité d'eau, nature de l'acide et de l'alcool), des nanoparticules sphériques non cristallines stables de 5 nm de diamètre ont été obtenues. En utilisant la méthode d'imprégnation à "deux solvants", ces dernières ont été introduites avec succès dans les mésopores de deux échantillons de SBA-15, l'un avec un diamètre moyen des pores de 6 nm, l'autre de 8. Les analyses MET ont souligné que le matériau SBA-15 avec les pores les plus grands a conduit à l'incorporation de davantage de nanoparticules. A priori, les interactions silice / oxyde de titane dans les matériaux résultants semblent favorables puisque les quantités inférieures de TiO2 dans les tests de photocatalyse correspondants ont conduit à de meilleurs taux de conversion que ceux obtenus avec P25 ou la suspension mère de colloïdes. / A series of metal oxides semiconductors, including commercially available TiO2 or synthesized mesoporous samples, were tested as photocatalysts for the aerobic mild oxidation of alcohols in acetonitrile under UV. Benzyl alcohol, used as a reference, was oxidized mainly into benzaldehyde. Best yield (60%) was obtained with TiO2-P25. Unfortunately, this catalyst tended deactivate with time. The role of dioxygen solubility in the oxidation process was emphasized through the test of different solvents. Aliphatic alcohols were also studied. Among them, cyclohexanol gave mainly cyclohexanone with a yield of 70%. Parallely, a colloidal approach was developed for the deposition of titanium oxide nanoparticles on UV transparent mesoporous silica supports in order to take advantage of their important specific surface area and avoid aggregation phenomena during the photocatalysis tests. After optimizing the synthesis protocol (amount of water, nature of the acid and alcohol), spherical, non-crystalline stable nanoparticles with 5 nm diameter were obtained. Using the “two-solvents” impregnation method, these particles were successfully introduced in the mesopores of two SBA-15 silica samples differing by their mean pore diameter (either 6 or 8 nm). TEM measurements emphasized that the SBA-15 material with the largest pores led to the incorporation of more nanoparticles in its mesopores. Clearly, silica/ titanium dioxide interactions in the resulting materials appeared to play a positive role since lower amounts of TiO2 in the corresponding photocatalysis tests led to improved conversion rates of benzylalcohol compared to those performed with P25 or the parent suspension of colloids.

Le mycothiazole-4,19-diol, découvert en 2006, est une molécule naturelle isolée de l’éponge marine cacospongia mycofijiensis, dont il n’existe à ce jour aucune synthèse. La structure originale, combinée à la faible abondance naturelle et à une activité biologique potentielle du mycothiazole-4,19-diol font de cette molécule une cible synthétique attractive pour le chimiste organicien et constitue l’objectif de ces travaux de thèse. Le principal enjeu de cette synthèse est la construction du motif diol-1,2 allylique. Au total, quatre déconnections ont été étudiées. Pour chacune d’entre elles, plusieurs approches ont été effectuées afin de construire de manière efficace et élégante le mycothiazole-4,19-diol. Une étude sur l’utilisation du palladium en synthèse organique a également été effectuée au cours cette thèse. Parmi les nombreux systèmes catalytiques dans lesquels ce métal intervient, nous nous sommes intéressés à l’oxydation aérobique des alcools en leurs dérivés carbonylés. Nous avons élaboré un nouveau système permettant l’oxydation sélective des alcools allyliques. Les résultats obtenus sur la haute chimiosélectivité intramoléculaire font de cette méthode un outil puissant et efficace et a été mis à profit dans le cadre des approches du mycothiazole-4,19-diol. Une étude supplémentaire réalisée sur l’utilisation du palladium en réactions séquentielles a également été menée avec l’élaboration d’un processus oxydation aérobique-formation de liaison C-C par couplage de Heck. L’originalité de la méthodologie développée est que le catalyseur intervient dans deux réactions totalement différentes permettant ainsi la synthèse rapide de molécules relativement complexes à partir de substrats simples. / Mycothiazole-4,19-diol is a natural compound isolated in 2006 from a marine sponge cacospongia mycofijiensis which has never been synthesized. Its unique structure, its weak abundance and its potential biological activity make mycothiazole-4,19-diol an attractive target in organic chemistry. The challenge is the building of allylic diol-1,2 moiety. In order to make a concise and elegant synthesis of this molecule, four disconnections and many approaches have been studied. A study about the use of palladium in organic synthesis has also been done. Among all the catalytic systems in which this metal is involved, we were first interested in the aerobic oxidation of alcohols into their corresponding carbonyl compounds. We have elaborated a new catalytic system which enables the selective oxidation of allylic alcohols. This methodology has been applied in the different synthetic approaches towards the mycothiazole-4,19-diol. A second study has been done about the use of palladium in sequential processes. We have elaborated a new catalyzed process with two sequential different steps: allylic alcohol oxidation-Heck reaction. The originality of this system is that the catalyst is involved in both reactions which makes an easy access to functionalized α,β-unsaturated ketones from allylic alcohols.