Graphene-supported Au–Pd bimetallic nanoparticles with excellent catalytic performance in selective oxidation of methanol to methyl formate

Abstract
Graphene supported Au–Pd bimetallic nanoparticles exhibit high catalytic activity in methanol selective oxidation, with a methanol conversion of 90.2% and selectivity of 100%, to methyl formate at 70 °C, owing to the synergism of Au and Pd particles as well as the strong interaction between graphene and Au–Pd nanoparticles.