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Area of Science:

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Catalysis
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Background:

Perchlorate (ClO₄^-) is a widespread environmental contaminant on Earth and Mars.
Existing perchlorate reduction methods are often inefficient, requiring harsh conditions or complex enzymatic systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel, efficient, and robust heterogeneous catalyst for aqueous perchlorate reduction.
To investigate the catalytic mechanism and performance of the developed catalyst.

Main Methods:

Synthesis of a heterogeneous (Mo)Mo-Pd/C catalyst using sodium molybdate, a nitrogen ligand, and palladium on carbon.
Characterization of the catalyst using various instrumental techniques.
Evaluation of catalytic activity for perchlorate reduction under ambient conditions (1 atm H₂, room temperature).

Main Results:

The catalyst effectively reduced aqueous perchlorate to chloride.
Characterization revealed *in situ* formation of oligomeric Mo^IV active sites.
High catalytic activity was observed with an initial turnover frequency (TOF₀) of 165 h^-1 and a turnover number (TON) of 3840 for 100 mM perchlorate.

Conclusions:

The developed (Mo)Mo-Pd/C catalyst offers a water-compatible, efficient, and robust method for perchlorate degradation.
This catalyst presents a promising solution for water purification and supports future space exploration initiatives.