Modulated electronic structure of Pd nanoparticles on Mg(OH)2 for selective benzonitrile hydrogenation into benzylamine at a low temperature

Pd nanoparticles with enriched electronic density anchored on Mg(OH) 2 realize selective benzonitrile hydrogenation to benzylamine at low temperature in the absence of additives, in an atom-economical and green approach for synthesis of highly value-added primary amines.