Synergistic catalysis of AgPd@ZIF-8 on dehydrogenation of formic acid

Highly dispersed bimetallic AgPd nanoparticles with different composition have been successfully deposited on the metal-organic frameworks (ZIF-8) by using a simple liquid impregnation method. The resultant catalysts are composition dependent toward dehydrogenation of formic acid, while Ag 18 Pd 82 @ZIF-8 exhibits exceedingly high catalytic activity, with the turnover frequency (TOF) value of 580   h −1 , and 100% hydrogen selectivity at 80   °C.