Synthesis of Mg2+-, Al3+-, and Ga3+-containing layered hydroxides and supported platinum catalysts based thereon

The effect of the cationic composition of MgAl(Ga) layered double hydroxides on the structure, texture, and acid–base properties of related oxide supports for platinum catalysts has been investigated. As gallium is progressively substituted for aluminum in the mixed oxide, the properties of the support change only slightly, while the activity of the Ga–Pt catalysts in propane conversion increases, the propylene selectivity remains high (99%), and C–C bond hydrogenolysis is hampered.