Inorganic Nanocatalysts for Hydrogenation Reactions Contributable to a Sustainable Material Supply

Abstract

Hydrogenation reactions using non-fossil-based hydrogen sources upgrade ubiquitous molecules to useful chemicals with low environmental load and can be promoted on nanoscale inorganic catalysts (nanocatalysts). This review discusses determining factors that enhance the catalytic activity and selectivity of thermal and electrochemical hydrogenation reactions using nanocatalysts, of which the reactivity is dependent on their electronic states, atomic arrangements and surface structures.