Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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51592 | Catalysis Communications | 2011 | 5 Pages |
A series of Rh nanoparticles were prepared by using plant tannins as stabilizers. The as-prepared plant tannin-stabilized Rh nanoparticles were subsequently characterized by TEM, DES, FTIR and XPS. Due to the amphiphilic nature of plant tannins, the plant tannin-stabilized Rh nanoparticles were highly active in aqueous–organic biphasic hydrogenation of styrene. Furthermore, the as-prepared Rh catalyst can be reused 5 times without significant loss of catalytic activity, thus exhibiting a remarkable reusability.
Graphical abstractThe schematic diagram of aqueous–organic biphasic hydrogenation of styrene using BWT-Rh catalyst.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Rh nanoparticles were stabilized by amphiphilic plant tannins. ► Highly activity in aqueous-organic biphasic hydrogenation system. ► Reused 5 times without significant loss of activity, exhibiting a remarkable reusability.