AuyPd/meso-Co3O4 is prepared by polyvinyl alcohol-protected reduction.
AuyPd alloy nanoparticles are well dispersed on the surface of mesoporous Co3O4.
There is a strong interaction between AuyPd alloy and meso-Co3O4.
2.94Au0.50Pd/meso-Co3O4 shows excellent catalytic activity for methane combustion.
2.94Au0.50Pd/meso-Co3O4 exhibits good tolerance of CO2 and SO2.