Ligand‐Free Platinum Nanoparticles Encapsulated in a Hollow Porous Carbon Shell as a Highly Active Heterogeneous Hydrogenation Catalyst

Abstract

Wrapped up but still active: A platinum nanoparticle that is 2.2 nm in diameter and not coated by any stabilizing agent can be encapsulated in a hollow carbon shell 30–40 nm in diameter with a micro- to nanoporous wall structure (see picture). This encapsulated nanoparticle acts as an efficient and recyclable heterogeneous catalyst for various liquid-phase hydrogenation reactions. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2006/z602700_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.