Hydrogen generation at ambient conditions: AgPd bimetal supported on metal–organic framework derived porous carbon as an efficient synergistic catalyst

•Ag–Pd bimetal supported on the MOF-5 derived nanoporous carbon was fabricated.•The catalyst exhibited excellent catalytic activity for the dehydrogenation of FA.•The initial turnover frequency was 854 h− 1.

An efficient synergistic catalyst, AgPd bimetal supported on metal–organic framework derived porous carbon (AgPd/MOF-5-C), was fabricated for the first time. The catalyst exhibited 100% H2 selectivity and high catalytic activity in hydrogen generation from formic acid at ambient conditions. The initial turnover frequency could reach as high as 854 h− 1. The combination of distinct interaction among bimetal, support and high dispersion of nanoparticles drastically enhances the catalytic performance of the resulted catalyst.

Graphical abstractAn efficient synergistic catalyst, AgPd bimetal supported on metal–organic framework derived porous carbon (AgPd/MOF-5-C), was fabricated for the first time. The catalyst exhibited 100% H2 selectivity and high catalytic activity in hydrogen generation from formic acid. At ambient conditions, the initial turnover frequency could reach as high as 854 h− 1.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide