Rhodium(III) ions were first impregnated on the surface of tungsten(VI) oxide (WO3 ) in aqueous solution and reduced with aqueous NaBH4 to form rhodium(0) nanoparticles (Rh NPs) on the surface of WO3. After the isolation of the Rh NPs/WO3 catalyst by centrifugation, it was characterized by advanced analytical techniques. The results reveal the successful formation of Rh NPs on the surface of WO3. Rh NPs/WO3 catalyst with a turnover frequency value of 131 h-1 was found to be very active in hydrogenation of neat benzene at 25.0±0.1ºC.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Engineering |
Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | November 1, 2018 |
Acceptance Date | July 6, 2018 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 46 Issue: 4 |
HACETTEPE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY AND CHEMİSTRY
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