A study on the catalytic hydrogenation of aldehydes using mayenite as active support for palladium

Selective benzaldehyde reduction to benzyl alcohol was accomplished using a new catalyst based on Pd dispersed on mayenite (Ca12Al14O33) support. In this work, mayenite has been doped in its nanocages with H- ions to investigate its role in the reduction of aldehydes. Benzaldehyde reduction was observed in H-2 atmosphere (120 degrees C, 8 atm). Catalytic performances compared to commercial Pd/C catalyst are superior in terms of selectivity and comparable as activity. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.