Preparation of Palladium Metal Intercalated between Graphite Layers with Low Palladium Loading for Cinnamaldehyde Hydrogenation

Spherical palladium nanoparticles between graphite layers were prepared by the intercalation of palladium chloride followed by its reduction between graphite layers. The palladium particles intercalated between graphite layers were more active for cinnamaldehyde hydrogenation to hydrocinnamaldehyde and hydrocinnamyl alcohol in n-heptane solvent than those supported on graphite surface. Palladium nanoparticles were prepared by the reduction of...