Facile Fabrication of Platinum Nanoparticles Supported on Nitrogen-doped Carbon Nanotubes and Their Catalytic Activity

A facile impregnation method under mild condition is designed for synthesis of highly dispersed Pt nanoparticles with a narrow size of 4–7 nm on nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (CNx). CNx do not need any pre-surface modification due to the inherent chemical activity. The structure and nature of Pt/C...

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Published in:Chinese journal of chemical physics 2014-06, Vol.27 (3), p.327-331
Main Authors: Wang, Ling-ling, Shen, Long, Jin, Hai-ying, Zhu, Lu-ping, Wang, Li-jun
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Language:English
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Summary:A facile impregnation method under mild condition is designed for synthesis of highly dispersed Pt nanoparticles with a narrow size of 4–7 nm on nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (CNx). CNx do not need any pre-surface modification due to the inherent chemical activity. The structure and nature of Pt/CNx were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy spectrum. All the experimental results revealed that the large amount of doped nitrogen atoms in CNx was virtually effective for capturing the Pt(IV) ions. The improved surface nitrogen functionalities and hydrophilicity contributed to the good dispersion and immobilization of Pt nanoparticles on the CNx surface. The Pt/CNx served as active and reusable catalysts in the hydrogenation of allyl alcohol. This could be attributed to high dispersion of Pt nanoparticles and stronger interaction between Pt and the supports, which prevented the Pt nanoparticles from aggregating into less active Pt black and from leaching as well.
ISSN:1674-0068
2327-2244
DOI:10.1063/1674-0068/27/03/327-331