From single atoms to nanoparticles: size effect on Pd/C-catalyzed hydrogenation of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid

Abstract

In this study, five catalysts with Pd particle sizes ranging from single atoms to nanoclusters and nanoparticles were synthesized by controlling the Pd loading amount and preparation methods, and applied in the hydrogenation of FDCA to THFDCA. Furthermore, kinetic models were established. Notably, the nanocluster catalyst demonstrated relatively high hydrogenation activity.