Carbon nitride supported AgPd alloy nanocatalysts for dehydrogenation of formic acid under visible light

AgPd alloy nanoparticles deposited on carbon nitride have been synthesized by a facile one-step reduction method and exhibit high catalytic activity at near room temperature (30 degree C) for formic acid dehydrogenation, both under visible light and in darkness. The study proves that using the synergistic combination of alloying effects and metal-support interactions greatly enhances the catalytic activity of Pd-based nanocatalysts for hydrogen generation.