Understanding the promotional effect of Au on Pt/WO3 in hydrogenolysis of glycerol to 1,3-propanediol

In selective hydrogenolysis of glycerol to 1,3-propanediol, the Pt/Au/WO3 catalyst affords almost 2.4-fold STY of 1,3-propanediol than the Pt/WO3 catalyst due to Au doping.