Direct synthesis of H2O2 catalyzed by Pd nanoparticles encapsulated in the multi-layered polyelectrolyte nanoreactors on a charged sphere

Abstract

A highly efficient and industrially viable catalyst design for the direct synthesis of H₂O₂ from H₂ and O₂ was realized by the encapsulation of Pd nanoparticles in polyelectrolyte multi-layers on a sulfonated resin. The continuous production of 9.9 wt% H₂O₂ was achieved under intrinsically safe and non-corrosive conditions without any loss of activity.