Facile synthesis of Co-SBA-16 mesoporous molecular sieves with EISA method and their applications for hydroxylation of benzene

- Facile synthesis of Co-SBA-16 mesoporous molecular sieves by EISA method.
- Cobalt species exists as isolated Co(II) species in tetrahedral coordination.
- The excellent catalytic activity for the hydroxylation of benzene to phenol.
- Isolated Co(II) species results in the excellent catalytic activity.