Abstract The subject is a debate on the formation mechanism of environmentally persistent free radicals (EPFR), by interaction aromatics with transition metal oxides. Literature reports contrasting opinions concerning stabilization phenoxyradicals mainly as concerns suggested reduction interacting centers. present paper, in accordance mechanisms assessed number spectroscopic and computational r...

Abstract Aromatic chemicals play indispensable roles in our daily lives, having broad applications household goods, textiles, healthcare, electronics and automotive, but their production currently relies on fossil resources that have heavy environmental burdens. Synthesis of aromatic from bio-based would be a viable approach to improve sustainability. However, very few methods are available for...