The Synthesis and Application of Functionalized Mesoporous Silica SBA-15 as Heterogeneous Catalyst in Organic Synthesis

Mesoporous silica nanomaterials provide an extraordinary advantage for making new and superior heterogeneous catalysts because of their surface silanol groups. The functionalized mesoporous SBA-15, such as acidic, basic, BrOnsted, lewis acid, and chiral catalysts, are used for a wide range of organic syntheses. The importance of the chiral ligands, which were immobilized on the SBA-15, was mentioned in this review to achieve chiral products as valuable target molecules. Herein, their synthesis and application in different organic transformations are reviewed from 2016 till date 2020.

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Mesoporous silica nanomaterials with surface silanol groups are advantageous for producing new and superior heterogeneous catalysts. Functionalized mesoporous SBA-15, including acidic, basic, Brønsted, Lewis acid, and chiral catalysts, are utilized in a wide range of organic syntheses. The immobilization of chiral ligands on SBA-15 is highlighted for achieving valuable chiral products.