Insights into the reaction mechanism for 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation to FDCA on bimetallic Pd-Au nanoparticles

- Pd-Au composition in alloys is crucial for FDCA formation.
- Au and Pd-Au alloys are able to oxidize HMFCA to FDCA.
- Cannizzaro reaction is involved in FDCA synthesis with some of the studied systems.