We report that the catalytic activity for benzoic acid hydrogenation to cyclohexanecarboxylic acid was positively correlated with the initial surface fraction of Pd2+ in the utilized Pd nanoparticles. Additionally, the… Click to show full abstract
We report that the catalytic activity for benzoic acid hydrogenation to cyclohexanecarboxylic acid was positively correlated with the initial surface fraction of Pd2+ in the utilized Pd nanoparticles. Additionally, the mechanism for deactivation of Pd/C as a benzoic acid hydrogenation catalyst was proposed to involve a decrease in the Pd2+ fraction in a strongly reducing atmosphere.
               
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