Carbon Nanotubes as Supports for Palladium and Bimetallic Catalysts for Use in Hydrogenation Reactions

Abstract

School of Chemistry, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa Email: ‡robb@ukzn.ac.za; *nyamori@ukzn.ac.za Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) possess unique properties which make them competitive with conventional catalyst supports. This short review collates fi ndings from many research groups on the benefi ts of palladium/carbon nanotubes in hydrogenation reactions. The effects of modifi ed CNTs and bimetallic platinum group metal (pgm) catalyst/CNT systems for hydrogenation reactions are also discussed.