Probing Molecular Interactions between Formate and Supported Ionic Liquid Phases by Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy

Yufei Wu – @YufeiWu811

Generation of formate on the surface of supported ionic liquid phases (SILPs) is related to the catalytic selectivity of hydrogenation reactions. We use solid-state NMR to study molecular interactions between formate and different SILPs. The findings indicate electrostatic interactions which explain the improved immobilization of formate on the surface.