| abstract |
A heterogeneous catalyst comprising a metal-containing polymer matrix covalently bonded to a support material, and a method of making and using the catalyst. The metal-containing polymer matrix contains metal nano-particles enclosed in a polymer matrix such as, for example, siloxane. In one embodiment, the metal-containing polymer matrix is bonded to the support material through hydrophobic groups attached to the support material. The catalyst can be recovered after being used in a metal catalytic reaction, and exhibits excellent catalytic activity when reused in a subsequent reaction. |