Efficient PdNi and PdNi@Pd-catalyzed hydrogen generation via formic acid decomposition at room temperature

• DOI: 10.1039/c3cc46248j
• Publication Date: 2013-09-05T10:01:59Z
• Authors: Yu-ling Qin; Jun Wang; Fan-zhi Meng; Li-min Wang; Xin-bo Zhang
• Keywords: Formates; Microscopy, Electron, Transmission; Nickel; Fatty Acids; Temperature; 01 natural sciences; 7. Clean energy; Catalysis; Palladium; Hydrogen; 0104 chemical sciences

Formic acid (FA) holds great potential as a convenient source of hydrogen for sustainable chemical synthesis and renewable energy storage. Herein, the non-noble metal nickel (Ni) exhibits superior promoting effect in improving the catalytic activity of Pd toward high activity and selectivity for FA decomposition at room temperature.