Pd nanoparticles anchored on amino-functionalized hierarchically porous carbon for efficient dehydrogenation of formic acid under ambient conditions

Abstract

Applying amino-functionalized hierarchically porous carbon as a support, small and well-dispersed Pd nanoparticles were prepared (2.5 nm). The resulting Pd catalysts integrating amino groups and hierarchical pores into one composite exhibit excellent catalytic activities for additive-free formic acid dehydrogenation at room temperature (3798 per h per surface Pd site).