The origin of the particle-size-dependent selectivity in 1-butene isomerization and hydrogenation on Pd/Al2O3 catalysts

Abstract

The selectivity of Pd catalysts in 1-butene hydrogenation and isomerization depends on nanoparticle size. Herein, the authors show by combining experiment and modeling that the type and specific properties of the contributing surface facets are decisive for the selectivity.