Spectroscopic characterization of monometallic and bimetallic model catalysts /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Luo, Kai
Other Authors:	Goodman, David Wayne (Thesis advisor)
Format:	Thesis eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[College Station, Tex.] : [Texas A&M University], [2010]
Subjects:	Major chemistry. hetergeneous catalysis surface chemistry bimetallic
Online Access:	Link to OAK Trust copy

Description
Abstract:	Monometallic and bimetallic model catalysts on either refractory metal singlecrystals as planar surfaces or oxide supports as nano-size clusters have been systematically studied using X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS), low energy ion scattering spectroscopy (LEIS), low energy electron diffraction (LEED), infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy (IRAS), and temperature programmed desorption (TPD) under ultra-high vacuum (UHV) conditions. Of particular interest in this investigation is the characterization of the surface composition, morphology, and electronic/geometric structure of the following catalysts: Au/TiOx, Au-Pd/Mo(110), Au- Pd/SiO2, Cu-Pd/Mo(110), and Sn/Pd(100). Structure-reactivity correlations during surface-alloy formation and adsorption-desorption processes were explained in terms of ensemble and ligand effects. Prospects of translating the accumulated atomic-level information into more efficient 'real world' catalysts were discussed.
Item Description:	"Major Subject: Chemistry" Title from author supplied metadata (automated record created 2010-03-12 12:08:51). Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.