In situ synthesis and the catalytic properties of platinum colloids on polystyrene microspheres with surface-grafted poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)‡

Abstract

Well dispersed platinum colloids were synthesized in situ on polystyrene microspheres with surface-grafted poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) via the reduction of PtCl₆^2– by ethanol, and found to be active and stable heterogeneous catalysts for the hydrogenation of allyl alcohol in water.

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