Ag0.1-Pd0.9/rGO: an efficient catalyst for hydrogen generation from formic acid/sodium formate

Abstract

Ag0.1Pd0.9 nanoparticles assembled on reduced graphene oxide are synthesized by a facile co-reduction route. The resultant AgPd nanoparticles/reduced graphene oxide exert 100% H2 selectivity and exceedingly high activity toward the complete decomposition of formic acid at room temperature under ambient conditions.