Abstract: The reduction of nitro-aromatic compound is an important reaction in chemical industry. This review outlines the reduction methods of nitro-aromatic compounds，including catalytic hydrogenation reduction，hydrazine hydrate reduction，and carbon monoxide reduction. The environment friendly methods will prevail in the future.

摘要： 综述了催化还原硝基芳烃的研究现状。对主要方法——催化加氢还原法、水合肼还原法、一氧化碳还原法进行了评述。提出开发工艺清洁、操作简单的催化还原反应是催化还原硝基芳烃的发展趋势。