Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 Templated Synthesis of Heterogeneous Pd Catalyst for Remediation of Chlorophenols Pollutions

Herein, heterogeneous Pd catalyst was prepared by encapsulating Pd nanoparticles in highly porous nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon (NMC) synthesized by ZIF-8 template. The as-prepared Pd@NMC catalyst was efficient and recyclable in mild catalytic hydrodechlorination of 4-chlorophenol, 2,4-dichlorophenol and 2,4,6-trichlorophenol, showing superior performances to those of activated carbon supported Pd commercial catalyst.