Supported Metal Nanoparticles with Tailored Catalytic Properties through Sol immobilisation: Applications for the Hydrogenation of Nitrophenols

Colloidal Pd nanoparticles, prepared at different temperatures and supported on TiO2 support via sol immobilisation were studied for their performance in the catalytic hydrogenation of nitrophenols. The physicochemical properties of the catalysts were characterised in depth using a range of techniques, including UV-vis spectroscopy, TEM, IR and XAFS. The dataset contains TEM micrographs, as well as Origin and Athena (XAFS) files relating to the catalyst characterisation. The catalytic performance data for the aforementioned hydrogenation reaction, including conversion profiles and first order kinetics, is also documented.