Rh nanoparticles stabilized by PEG-substituted triphenyl-phosphine: A highly active and recyclable catalyst for aqueous biphasic hydrogenation of benzene

Ya Dong Lu, Yan Hua Wang*, Zi Lin Jin

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Abstract

Rh nanoparticles stabilized by PEG-substituted triphenyl-phosphine (PETPP, P[C6H4-p-(OCH2CH2)nOH]3) combining double stabilization effects demonstrated high activity and good recyclability in aqueous biphasic hydrogenation of benzene. The value of turnover frequency (TOF) was 3333h-1. Furthermore, the rhodium nanoparticle catalyst could be easily recycled for five times without loss in activity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1067-1070
Number of pages4
JournalChinese Chemical Letters
Volume21
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aqueous biphasic catalysis
  • Hydrogenation
  • Nanoparticles
  • PETPP
  • Rhodium

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