Atomic Layer Deposition Overcoating: Tuning Catalyst Selectivity for Biomass Conversion

Improved the selectivity of furfural hydrogenation reaction with few cycles of alumina ALD overcoatings over Pd nanoparticles (NPs). Work proved that the step sites of the Pd NPs could be selectively covered, leaving the only terrace sites for furfural hydrogenation and leading to improved selectivity.