Synergistic Alloy and Support Effects in Covalent Organic Framework‐Stabilized AuPd Catalysts for Aerobic 5‐Hydroxymethylfurfural Oxidation to 2,5‐Furandicarboxylic Acid

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Authors: Biao Meng, Qing Xu, Xiaoling Liu, Qizhi Hu, Menglin Xie, Xiao Juan Xu, Yu Ting Zhou, Zhen Meng, Jun Wang
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Abstract

ABSTRACT Catalytically converting 5‐hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5‐furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) underpins renewable, bio ‐based plastics, yet designing metal‐efficient catalysts remains challenging. Here, we combine alloy and support effects by anchoring AuPd alloy nanoparticles on 2D covalent organic frameworks (COFs). Rationalizing alloy composition and COF functionality yielded Au 67 Pd 33 /TTATP, which converted HMF → FDCA in water using atmospheric O 2 mild conditions, delivering >99% FDCA yield, stable reusability, a turnover number (TON) of ∼100 at HMF/metal = 100, increasing to 518 at 600 (86.4% yield). High performance stems from alloy‐support synergy that (i) partitions function (Au: HMF dehydrogenation; Pd: O 2 activation) and (ii) matches adsorption‐desorption (TTATP enriches HMF yet releases FDCA; alloy surfaces moderate HMF binding and avoid the strong FDCA adsorption of Pd alone), thereby enhancing metal atom efficiency.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Catalysis for Biomass Conversion Covalent Organic Framework Applications Asymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemistry - A European Journal
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
32
Issue
11
Pages
e03324–e03324
Publication date
14 January 2026
Language
EN