Benzamides are widely found structural motifs, but their syntheses are largely derived from petrochemical-based feedstocks. Here the authors present the concept of “lignin to amides” with a one-pot, multi-step oxidation process utilizing molecular oxygen and a 3d-metal catalyst with highly dispersed and stable cobalt species (Co-SACs), supported on nitrogen-doped carbon in water as solvent.
- Zhuang Ma
- Zupeng Chen
- Matthias Beller
