Abstract
Electroless deposition is used to deposit sub-monolayer amounts of Au onto pre-existing Pd nanoparticles supported on silica. Catalyst performance is analyzed for the direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) at 278 K. We demonstrate that moderate Au coverages on Pd (up to ca. 0.7 monolayers) are not effective for improving selectivity to H2O2 and do not suppress the undesirable decomposition of H2O2. Results from FTIR measurements of CO adsorbed on these catalysts suggest that contiguous Pd sites remain at the surface following deposition of Au, and these sites remain active for O–O bond scission.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
