Reactions of Immobilized Palladium (II) Complexes with Carbon Monoxide

Palladium (II) complex compounds were immobilized on the dried inner surface of nanoporous silicate glass. The solid specimens containing the Pd(II) salts and organic complexes were fabricated and tested in respect to their spectral reaction on carbon monoxide in atmosphere. The specimens have demonstrated reversible color changes while interacting with carbon monoxide. The reaction mechanisms are supposed to be connected with formation and dissociation of the coordination compounds on the pore surface. Chemical interpretation of the processes is given.