MOFs as catalysts: Activity, reusability and shape-selectivity of a Pd-containing MOF

A palladium-containing metal–organic framework (Pd-MOF) was found to be an active catalyst for alcohol oxidation, Suzuki Csingle bondC coupling, and olefin hydrogenation. The MOF structure is preserved throughout catalysis, and the material is reusable. The Pd-MOF demonstrates remarkable shape-selectivity for olefin conversion.