n-Pentane hydroisomerization catalyzed by metals supported on nanoscopic aluminum trifluoride

► Highly dispersed Pt/HS-AlF3 and Pd/HS-AlF3 show very high isomerization selectivity. ► Appreciable conversion levels speak for bifunctional character of the catalysts. ► Stable performance of HS-AlF3 supported metals points to their structure durability.