Critical assessment of the base catalysis properties of amino-functionalized mesoporous polymer-SBA-15 nanocomposites

- Surface-confined polymerization controls location and distribution of amines in mesoporous polymer-silica composites.
- Base catalytic properties demonstrated in liquid phase model aldol-type reactions.
- Critical and comparative assessment of activity and stability of the composite catalysts.
- Composite materials showed superior activity based on amine content.
- New insights into the design of basic large pore mesoporous catalysts and sorbents.