Atomically precise structures of Pt2(S-Adam)4(PPh3)2 complexes and catalytic application in propane dehydrogenation

complexes show an apparent absorption peak centered at 454 nm. Furthermore, the Pt complexes were used as precursors to prepare catalysts for non-oxidative propane dehydrogenation. The as-prepared Pt-based catalysts with a particle size of approximately 1 nm demonstrated a propane conversion of about 18% and significantly enhanced selectivity for propylene, up to 93%. Our work will be beneficial to the basic understanding of platinum complexes, as well as the improvement of the catalytic dehydrogenation of propane.