Facile Synthesis of Highly Active Pd Nanocatalysts Using Biological Buffers
Jose Isagani B. Janairo*, Jose Santos Carandang VI, Divina Medina Amalin* Author for corresponding; e-mail address: jose.isagani.janairo@dlsu.edu.ph
Volume: Vol.44 No.1 (JANUARY 2017)
Research Article
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Received: 15 January 2015, Revised: -, Accepted: 5 May 2015, Published: -
Citation: Janairo J.I.B., Vi J.S.C. and Amalin D.M., Facile Synthesis of Highly Active Pd Nanocatalysts Using Biological Buffers, Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 2017; 44(1): 243-247.
Abstract
A simple and straightforward approach in the synthesis of highly active palladium nanocatalysts aided by biological buffers is herein presented. Using HEPES and Tris as the buffers, highly active sub-10 nm palladium nanoparticles were formed. These nanocatalysts exhibited high catalytic activity toward the reduction of nitroaminophenol isomers. Moreover, this approach involves ambient conditions and a one-pot setup void of harsh reagents. The presented method highlights practicality without compromising catalytic activity which is very attractive for routine preparation of palladium nanocatalysts.