Anchoring of copper(II) complexes onto the organically modified MCM-41: Preparation, characterization and catalytic epoxidation

▶ Anchoring of copper(II) diamine complexes onto MCM-41. ▶ Heterogeneous catalytic epoxidation. ▶ Bulkiness of diamine ligands dictates the catalytic efficacy. ▶ Possible reaction mechanisms are outlined.