One-pot deposition of palladium on hybrid TiO2 nanoparticles and catalytic applications in hydrogenation

► Pd deposition was performed by mixing Pd precursors with citrate-functionalized TiO2. ► Strong interaction of citrate with Pd led to well dispersed systems. ► Tuning the Ti/citrate molar ratio controls Pd particle size. ► Possible formation of highly intrinsically active Pd/TiO2 catalysts.