ABSTRACT
Gold has untapped potential in terms of catalytic chemoselectivity.
In this chapter, the selective action of supported gold in the hydro-
genation of functionalized nitroarenes and hydrodechlorination of
chloroarenes is analyzed in detail. Hydrogen/gold interactions are
examined, and the crucial catalyst structural and surface properties
required to achieve enhanced performance are discussed with a
consideration of process variables and sustainability in terms of
hydrogen utilization.
