Keggin-type phosphotungstic acid (HPW) supported on imidazolyl-activated carbon (AC-COIMI-HPW) catalysts was prepared, which was used to catalyze the oxidation of benzyl alcohol with aqueous H2O2. In the presence of AC-COIMI-HPW, the benzyl alcohol conversion of 90.2% with 91.8% selectivity of benzaldehyde was obtained at 90°C for 6h in an acetonitrile aqueous solution. The catalyst exhibited an outstanding performance for the oxidation of various benzyl alcohols and aliphatic alcohols. In addition, the catalyst could be easily recovered and r...