Merck, 520705-25G, Platinum on alumina

General description
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Application
Catalyst for:
In-situ ion exchange preparation of platinum-carbon nanotubes electrode
PtRu nanoparticles supported on nitrogen-doped porous carbon for use in fuel cells
Producing hydrogen from methylcyclohexane
Microfibrous structured catalytic packings for miniature methanol fuel processors

Used for:
Self-assembled monolayer of graphene-platinum counter electrode for efficient dye-sensitized solar cells
Borohydride interaction with metal surfaces

Platinum on alumina (Pt/Al2O3) (0.5 wt. % loading, spheres) can be used as a catalyst for a variety of applications, such as:
in the hydrodechlorination of chlorobenzenes
oxidation, reduction, and decomposition
in methanol steam reforming
hydrocarbon combustion

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