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This review deals with TEMPO as a catalyst in oxidation of alcohol functions in polysaccharides. Synthesis of TEMPO and derivatives and the mechanism of the oxidative cycle in which TEMPO is involved in oxidation of alcohols are discussed. Results of oxidation of various polysaccharides with respect to yield, and introduction of the functional groups (aldehyde and/or carboxylate) are presented. Most...