Electron-Rich Acetylenic Nanostructures with In Situ Chelated Ultrafine Palladium Nanoclusters for Efficient Liquid-Phase Reaction Catalyst

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Beitragende

  • Xinyu Su - , Zhejiang University (Autor:in)
  • Feng Yu - , Zhejiang University (Autor:in)
  • Houhong Song - , Zhejiang University (Autor:in)
  • Qiang Wang - , CAS - Institute of Metal Research (Autor:in)
  • Shengen Qiu - , Zhejiang University (Autor:in)
  • Zhibo Liu - , CAS - Institute of Metal Research (Autor:in)
  • Siyu Yao - , Zhejiang University (Autor:in)
  • Gaorong Han - , Zhejiang University (Autor:in)
  • Wencai Ren - , CAS - Institute of Metal Research (Autor:in)
  • Zongping Chen - , Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology (Autor:in)
  • Xinliang Feng - , Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), Professur für Molekulare Funktionsmaterialien (gB MPI-MSP), Max Planck Institute of Micostructure Physics (Autor:in)

Abstract

The development of uniformly distributed ultrafine metallic nanoclusters for advanced catalysts has attracted significant interest. However, synthesizing supports with specific electronic environments and well-defined pores to prevent aggregation remains challenging. Here, we report a facile palladium/copper cocatalyzed polycondensation to synthesize carbon-rich acetylenic nanostructures, poly(1,3,5-triethynylbenzene) (PTEB), for the in situ chelation of ultrafine Pd nanoclusters (∼0.4 nm). The extensive π-conjugated configuration of PTEB provides an electron-rich environment that enhances Pd coordination through charge transfer, while its intrinsic pore structures ensure exceptional Pd dispersibility and effective spatial confinement. This synergistic electronic and spatial design in Pd/PTEB catalysts exhibits impressive catalytic activities in liquid-phase reactions, achieving a remarkable turnover frequency of 15 039 molC=C molPd–1 h–1 in the semihydrogenation of 1-octyne and a rate constant of 2.26 × 107 min–1 gPd–1 for 4-nitrophenol reduction. These performances represent a significant improvement over commercial and previously reported Pd catalysts, demonstrating promising advances for stable and active heterogeneous catalysts.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seiten (von - bis)10707-10714
Seitenumfang8
FachzeitschriftNano letters
Jahrgang26
Ausgabenummer32
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 19 Aug. 2026
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

PubMed 42616398

Schlagworte

ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete

  • Bioengineering - acetylenic nanostructures, electron-rich environment, in situdeposition, ultrafine Pd nanoclusters
  • Allgemeine Chemie - acetylenic nanostructures, electron-rich environment, in situdeposition, ultrafine Pd nanoclusters
  • Allgemeine Materialwissenschaften - acetylenic nanostructures, electron-rich environment, in situdeposition, ultrafine Pd nanoclusters
  • Physik der kondensierten Materie - acetylenic nanostructures, electron-rich environment, in situdeposition, ultrafine Pd nanoclusters
  • Maschinenbau - acetylenic nanostructures, electron-rich environment, in situdeposition, ultrafine Pd nanoclusters

Schlagwörter

  • acetylenic nanostructures, electron-rich environment, in situdeposition, ultrafine Pd nanoclusters