Carbon-based AuPd bimetallic nanocomposite was synthesized using carbon dots.
The green sequential reduction strategy synthesis method is simple, green, convenient and effective.
The as synthesized AuPd/C NC showed good catalytic activity and peroxidase-like activity.
The AuPd/C NC exhibits noticeably higher catalytic activity in reduction of 4-nitrophenol.
A new colorimetric detection method for hydrogen peroxide based on AuPd/C NC was proposed.