Palladium nanoparticles supported on organosilane-functionalized carbon nanotube for solvent-free aerobic oxidation of benzyl alcohol

- Electrochemical measurements are employed to characterize the catalyst.
- Surface functionalization of CNT using silane elevates the surface electron density.
- Electronic interaction between CNT surfaces and Pd nanoparticles is enhanced.
- More Pd is reduced in the presence of amine modifiers on CNT surfaces.
- Supported Pd nanoparticles on functionalized CNT show excellent activity.