Thermal reduction of graphite oxide derivatives for preparation of supports for platinum hydrogenation catalysts

Abstract

Thermal reduction of graphite oxide and its derivatives under argon atmosphere has been studied by means of thermogravimetric analysis. Carbon materials prepared via thermal reduction of graphite oxide derivatives in argon at 900°С during 3 h have been used for deposition of platinum from H₂PtCl₆ solutions. Pt particles supported on the support catalyze liquid-phase hydrogenation of nitrobenzene and dec-1-ene under atmospheric pressure of H₂. Thermal reduction of the supports based on graphite oxide results in the formation of the structural defects significantly enhancing the catalytic activity.