CATALYST COMPRISING PALLADIUM AND GOLD ADSORBED ONTO A BIOLOGICAL SUPPORT

摘要

The present invention relates to a bio-catalyst for use in chemical reactions, wherein said bio-catalyst comprises palladium and gold adsorbed onto a biological support. In certain embodiments the palladium and gold are in the form of nanoparticles and the particles have a core-shell structure. The invention also relates to methods of making such catalysts and their use in selective chemical reactions.