Synthesis of pure and bimetallic Pd films supported in anodic alumina membranes by Solid State Reduction

Films for commercial applications are usually obtained through deposition methods that are costly or produce reactant waste. In this work Pd, Pd/Ag and Pd/Pt films supported on anodic alumina membranes were obtained by Solid State Reduction (SSR). This synthesis occurs at room temperature, requires only standard laboratory equipment, and produces minimal reactant waste. Results show that SSR is effective at producing films of metals that have a high reduction potential and that the method is capable of forming alloys. •Solid State Reduction is an alternative to obtain supported bimetallic films.•SSR is a facile room temperature synthesis using standard laboratory equipment.•Pd, Pd/Pt, and Pd/Ag films were synthesized.(nanowire reference was removed)•A Pd/Ag alloy was formed with SSR.