Microwave assisted combustion of phytic acid for the preparation of Ni2P@C as a robust catalyst for hydrodechlorination.

ABSTRACT

Ni2P@C facilely prepared by microwave assisted combustion with phytic acid and nickel nitrate followed by reduction at 650 °C exhibits even higher activity for the hydrodechlorination of HCFC-22 than Pd/C. This method is also applicable for the synthesis of other metal phosphides, providing a versatile method for the fabrication of carbon encapsulated metal phosphide particles.