Fabrication of palladium nanoparticles as effective catalysts by using supramolecular gels

Two-component supramolecular gels were made through self-assembly of tetrazolyl derivatives and Pd(OAc)2. The robust gels indicated high storage modulus (>10,000 Pa) and loss modulus, which were studied by rheological measurements. The formed Pd nanoparticles (∼9 nm) obtained during the formation of the gel showed effective catalytic hydrogenation of nitrobenzene and could be recovered and reused without loss of activity.

Graphical abstractPd nanoparticles with effective catalytic ability were obtained during the self-assembly of tetrazolyl derivatives and Pd(OAc)2, which could be recovered and reused without loss of activity.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide