Synthesis and Catalytic Activity of Supported Co (II) Schiff Base Complex for Hydrogen Production

Abstract

Between the chemical hydrides, sodium borohydride is given a big concern due to its hydrogen storage capacity, stablity in alkaline solution, non-flammable, non-toxic in nature [1].

Schlesinger et al. made a detailed study on the hydrolysis reaction of NaBH4 for hydrogen generation [2]. Catalyst plays very important role in increasing the generation rate of hydrogen. Ni, Co, Ni-B, Co-B based catalysts and noble metals are common catalysts for the hydrogen pro-duction from NaBH4.

In this research, we used the Schiff base-Co complex which we previously synthesized [3] to support on the polymer and it was used as a catalyst for H2 production. In addition the catalyst and products were characterized with some analysis technique.