Boron nitride nanosheets supported highly homogeneous bimetallic AuPd alloy nanoparticles catalyst for hydrogen production from formic acid.

Formic acid (FA) has been recently regarded as a safe and stable source of hydrogen (H 2 ). Selective and efficient dehydrogenation of FA by an effective catalyst under mild conditions is still a challenge. So, different molar ratios of bimetallic Pd-Au alloy nanoparticles were effectively stabilized and uniformly distributed on boron nitride nanosheets (BNSSs) surface via the precipitation process. Obtained catalysts were employed in FA decomposition for H 2 production. Pd-Au@BNNS containing 3% Au and 5% Pd (Au .03 Pd .05 @BNNS) exhibited high activity and 100% H 2 selectivity for H 2 production from FA at 50 °C. In order to optimize the reaction conditions, various factors including, time, temperature, solvent, base type, and amount of catalyst, were examined.