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The Direct Synthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide Over Supported Pd-Based Catalysts: An Investigation into the Role of the Support and Secondary Metal Modifiers

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The direct synthesis of H2O2 from molecular H2 and O2 over Pd-based catalysts, prepared via an industrially relevant, excess chloride co-impregnation procedure is investigated. Initial studies into the well-established PdAu system demonstrated the key role of Pd: Au ratio on catalytic activity, under conditions that have previously been found to be optimal for H2O2 formation. Further investigations using the optimal Pd: Au ratio identified the role of the catalyst support in controlling particle size and Pd oxidation state and thus catalytic performance. Subsequently, with an aim to replace Au with cheaper alternatives, the alloying of Pd with more abundant secondary metals is explored.

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The authors acknowledge the Max Planck centre for Fundamental Heterogeneous Catalysis (FUNCAT) for financial support. XPS data collection was performed at the EPSRC National Facility for XPS (‘Harwell XPS), operated by Cardiff University and UCL, under contract No. PR16195.

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T.R. and R.J.L conducted catalytic synthesis, testing and data analysis. T.R, R.J.L and D.J.M conducted catalyst characterisation and corresponding data processing. R.J.L and G.J.H contributed to the design of the study and provided technical advice and result interpretation. R.J.L wrote the manuscript and Supplementary Information, with all authors commenting on and amending both documents. All authors discussed and contributed to the work.

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Richards, T., Lewis, R.J., Morgan, D.J. et al. The Direct Synthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide Over Supported Pd-Based Catalysts: An Investigation into the Role of the Support and Secondary Metal Modifiers. Catal Lett 153, 32–40 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10562-022-03967-8

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