Chemical Communications · 2009 · 42 citations · 50 references
Natural SciencesChemistryMaterials ScienceMaterials ChemistryNanomaterialsPolymer ChemistryCatalyst PreparationCatalyst SynthesisNanomaterials SynthesisNanoparticle SynthesisPolymer ProductionSolid-state SynthesisHydride FormationNanocrystal SynthesisNanoparticle CatalystsNanostructured CatalystsNanostructured Material SynthesisPalladium CatalystsPolyol PathwayPolyol Synthesis
Palladium is converted into palladium hydride, beta-PdH(x), in polyol solution using NaBH(4) as a hydrogen source; nanocrystalline Pd reacts to form PdH(x) faster and at lower temperatures than bulk Pd, and can be made to release hydrogen to regenerate Pd.
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