Abstract
In this paper, we demonstrate a facile route to carbon-supported nanoparticles of a gold/palladium alloy which exhibit catalytic activity for the oxidation of benzylic alcohols, using the biopolymer chitosan. The biomolecule acts triply as a structure-directing agent, anti-sintering matrix and in situ source of carbon in which the catalytically active nanoparticles are dispersed. The catalyst works without the need for environmentally harmful bases and solvents.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2217-2220 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | RSC Advances |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |