Au-Pd core-shell nanoparticles as alcohol oxidation catalysts: Effect of shape and composition

Soshan Cheong, Leah Graham, Gemma L. Brett, Anna M. Henning, John Watt, Peter J. Miedziak, Minghui Song, Yoshihiko Takeda, Stuart H. Taylor, Richard D. Tilley*

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Abstract

The right combination: Shape and composition are two important factors governing the catalytic properties of bimetallic nanocatalysts. Combining gold and palladium in a Au-core-Pd-shell structure coupled with an icosahedral morphology is shown to maximize catalytic performance for the selective oxidation of the biorenewable sources glycerol and 1,2-propanediol to glyceric and lactic acids, respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1858-1862
Number of pages5
JournalChemsuschem
Volume6
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • gold
  • heterogeneous catalysis
  • nanocatalysts
  • oxidation
  • palladium

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