Amine-functionalized boehmite nanoparticle-supported molybdenum and vanadium complexes: Efficient catalysts for epoxidation of alkenes

Boehmite nanoparticles with a high surface area and surface hydroxyl groups were covalently functionalized using 3-(trimethoxysilyl)-propylamine to support the vanadium-oxo-sulfate and molybdenum hexacarbonyl complexes, showing superior catalytic activity for the epoxidation of cis-cyclooctene.