Selective Hydrogenation of Formamide to Methanol Over Supported Platinum Catalysts

Key Points

• This research explores how different supports impact the hydrogenation of formamide into methanol using platinum catalysts.
• Utilized various supported platinum catalysts for selective hydrogenation of formamide
• Analyzed support-induced electronic effects on bond scission during the reaction
• Demonstrated that support properties significantly influence methanol yield and selectivity
• Highlighted the critical role of electronic effects in optimizing catalyst performance