Modulating the microenvironment of AuPd nanoparticles using metal–organic frameworks for selective methane oxidation

Abstract

The AuPd nanoparticles incorporated into Cu 2+ -doped MOFs selectively oxidize CH 4 to CH 3 OH with H 2 O 2 as an oxidant. The Cu species can alter the CH 3 OH selectivity by modulating the AuPd electronic state to improve CH 4 adsorption and regulating the ˙OH formation.