Colloidal Bimetallic RuNi Particles and their Behaviour in Catalytic Quinoline Hydrogenation
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Colloidal metal nanoparticles exhibit interesting catalytic properties for the hydrogenation of (hetero)arenes. Catalysts based on precious metals, such as Ru and Rh, promote this reaction efficiently under mild reaction conditions. In contrast, heterogeneous catalysts based on earth‐abundant metals can selectively hydrogenate (hetero)arenes but require harsher reaction conditions. Bimetallic catalysts that combine precious and earth‐abundant metals are interesting materials to mitigate the drawbacks of each component. To this end, RuNi nanoparticles bearing a phosphine ligand were prepared through the decomposition of [Ru(η4‐C8H12)(η6‐C8H10)] and [Ni(η4‐C8H12)2] by H2 at 85 °C. Wide angle X‐ray scattering confirmed a bimetallic segregated structure, with Ni predominantly on the surface. Spectroscopic analyses revealed that the phosphine ligand coordinated to the surface of both metals, suggesting, as well, a partial Ni shell covering the Ru core. The RuNi‐based nanomaterials were used as catalysts in the hydrogenation of quinoline to assess the impact of the metallic composition and of the stabilizing agent on their catalytic performance.
Source: ChemPlusChem
Institutions: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse, Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination, Université de Toulouse, Institut de Chimie de Toulouse, Centre d’Élaboration de Matériaux et d’Études Structurales, Centre Interuniversitaire de Recherche et d’Ingénierie des Matériaux
Language: English
Subfield: Organic Chemistry
Field: Chemistry
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,840
OpenAlex ID: W4402506789