Open AccessCarbon Nanotubes as Supports for Palladium and Bimetallic Catalysts for Use in Hydrogenation Reactions
Author(s) -
Rachel Suzanne. Oosthuizen,
Vincent O. Nyamori
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
platinum metals review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1471-0676
pISSN - 0032-1400
DOI - 10.1595/147106711x577274
Subject(s) - bimetallic strip , palladium , catalysis , materials science , carbon nanotube , carbon fibers , chemical engineering , nanotechnology , chemistry , organic chemistry , composite material , composite number , engineering
School of Chemistry, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa Email: ‡robb@ukzn.ac.za; *nyamori@ukzn.ac.za Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) possess unique properties which make them competitive with conventional catalyst supports. This short review collates fi ndings from many research groups on the benefi ts of palladium/carbon nanotubes in hydrogenation reactions. The effects of modifi ed CNTs and bimetallic platinum group metal (pgm) catalyst/CNT systems for hydrogenation reactions are also discussed.
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