Bimetallic catalysts had smaller metal particles and larger number of exposed active site than the monometallic catalysts.
The cationization of Pd particles increased with Au content in the bimetallic catalysts.
The bimetallic catalysts exhibited higher catalytic activities for HDC of 2,4-DCP than the monometallic counterparts.
The concerted pathway for HDC of 2,4-DCP was more predominant with increasing Au content in the bimetallic catalyst.