An Efficient Approach for the Synthesis of Pd Nanoparticles via Modifying Al2O3 with Cellulose and Its Application for CO Oxidation.

Pd nanoparticles were generated over Al2O3 modified by cellulose allowing a facile crystallization and used for CO oxidation. Smaller particles were prone to be formed over the support with the assistance of cellulose. The enhanced catalytic activity could be ascribed to the positive interaction between Pd particles and the modulated support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]