A novel synthesis of Ni2P/MCM-41 catalysts by reducing a precursor of ammonium hypophosphite and nickel chloride at low temperature

- A method to prepare Ni2P/MCM-41catalysts based on ammonium hypophosphite and nickel chloride is described.
- The preparation conditions are mild compared with the conventional temperature programmed reduction method.
- This synthesis provides a potential new and general route for the preparation of supported Ni2P catalyst.