Oxidation of Methane to Methanol with Hydrogen Peroxide Using Supported Gold–Palladium Alloy Nanoparticles

Angewandte Chemie International EditionVolume 52, Issue 4 p. 1280-1284 Communication Oxidation of Methane to Methanol with Hydrogen Peroxide Using Supported Gold–Palladium Alloy Nanoparticles† Dr. Mohd Hasbi Ab Rahim, Dr. Mohd Hasbi Ab Rahim Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK) Current address: Faculty of Industrial Sciences & Technology, University Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300, Kuantan, Pahang (Malaysia)Search for more papers by this authorDr. Michael M. Forde, Dr. Michael M. Forde Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this authorDr. Robert L. Jenkins, Dr. Robert L. Jenkins Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this authorDr. Ceri Hammond, Dr. Ceri Hammond Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this authorDr. Qian He, Dr. Qian He Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Leigh University, 5 East Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015-3195 (USA)Search for more papers by this authorDr. Nikolaos Dimitratos, Dr. Nikolaos Dimitratos Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this authorDr. Jose Antonio Lopez-Sanchez, Dr. Jose Antonio Lopez-Sanchez Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this authorDr. Albert F. Carley, Dr. Albert F. Carley Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this authorDr. Stuart H. Taylor, Dr. Stuart H. Taylor Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this authorDr. David J. Willock, Dr. David J. Willock Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this authorDr. Damien M. Murphy, Dr. Damien M. Murphy Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this authorProf. Christopher J. Kiely, Prof. Christopher J. Kiely Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Leigh University, 5 East Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015-3195 (USA)Search for more papers by this authorProf. Graham J. Hutchings, Corresponding Author Prof. Graham J. Hutchings hutch@cardiff.ac.uk Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this author Dr. Mohd Hasbi Ab Rahim, Dr. Mohd Hasbi Ab Rahim Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK) Current address: Faculty of Industrial Sciences & Technology, University Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300, Kuantan, Pahang (Malaysia)Search for more papers by this authorDr. Michael M. Forde, Dr. Michael M. Forde Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this authorDr. Robert L. Jenkins, Dr. Robert L. Jenkins Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this authorDr. Ceri Hammond, Dr. Ceri Hammond Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this authorDr. Qian He, Dr. Qian He Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Leigh University, 5 East Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015-3195 (USA)Search for more papers by this authorDr. Nikolaos Dimitratos, Dr. Nikolaos Dimitratos Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this authorDr. Jose Antonio Lopez-Sanchez, Dr. Jose Antonio Lopez-Sanchez Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this authorDr. Albert F. Carley, Dr. Albert F. Carley Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this authorDr. Stuart H. Taylor, Dr. Stuart H. Taylor Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this authorDr. David J. Willock, Dr. David J. Willock Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this authorDr. Damien M. Murphy, Dr. Damien M. Murphy Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this authorProf. Christopher J. Kiely, Prof. Christopher J. Kiely Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Leigh University, 5 East Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015-3195 (USA)Search for more papers by this authorProf. Graham J. Hutchings, Corresponding Author Prof. Graham J. Hutchings hutch@cardiff.ac.uk Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place CF103AT Cardiff (UK)Search for more papers by this author First published: 11 December 2012 https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.201207717Citations: 174 † This work formed part of the Methane Challenge. The Dow Chemical Company is thanked for their financial support. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Direct and selective: Supported gold–palladium nanoparticles are active for the oxidation of methane, giving a high selectivity for the formation of methyl hydroperoxide and methanol, using hydrogen peroxide as the oxidant (see picture). The optimal methanol selectivity is achieved by performing the reaction in the presence of hydrogen peroxide that has been generated in situ from hydrogen and oxygen. Citing Literature Supporting Information Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as "Supporting Information". Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Filename Description anie_201207717_sm_miscellaneous_information.pdf229.3 KB miscellaneous_information Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. 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