Heterogeneously catalyzed selective oxidations of alcohols is a highly topical field. The first
chapter of this brief describes the importance of the selective oxidation of alcohols and
advantages of heterogeneous catalysts over conventional catalysts use of environmentally
benign oxidants and the design of selective catalysts by tailoring of polyoxometalates at the
molecular level. Chapter 2 describes synthesis characterization 11-molybdophosphate based
supported materials and their use as heterogeneous catalysts for oxidation of alcohols with
molecular oxygen under solvent free mild reaction condition. ZrO 2 Al 2 O 3 MCM-41 and
zeolite Hbeta were used as supports. Chapter 3 describes synthesis characterization of
transition metals (Mn Co Ni Cu)- substituted phosphomolybdates and their use as
heterogeneous catalysts for oxidation of alcohols with molecular oxygen under solvent free mild
reaction condition. Chapter 4 describes conclusive remarks for present catalytic systems.
