Catalytic epoxidation of stilbene with FePt@Cu nanowires and molecular oxygen.

A novel FePt@Cu nanowire catalyst was prepared by the reduction of Cu(acac)(2) on the surface of FePt nanowires, in oleylamine (OAm). This nanowire catalyst efficiently epoxidised stilbene in the presence of molecular oxygen, and the conversion and selectivity were maintained with repeated use of the catalyst, compared with recycled catalyst.