Liquid phase oxidation of cyclohexane using bimetallic Au-Pd/MgO catalysts

- Unique catalytic performance of MgO supported Au-Pd bimetallic catalysts for cyclohexane oxidation.
- Identification of reactive intermediates by EPR-spin trapping.
- Evidence for differences in the mode of action of Co-naphthenate versus Au-Pd nanoparticles.
- Au-Pd alloys have a higher activity for O-O catalytic dissociation.