Publications by authors named "Francesca Sardu"
Commun Chem
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Nitroxide radicals serve as effective catalysts for oxidizing primary alcohols within a specially designed rotaxane structure that includes a paramagnetic crown ether and a molecular axle.
- The rotaxane's primary catalyst is a nitroxide radical that changes its oxidation state during the reaction, while Cerium(IV)/O acts as the co-oxidant.
- The study not only details the synthesis and characterization of the rotaxane using various analytical techniques but also explores its potential for developing autonomous molecular machines based on this catalytic process.
