Analysis of the Outer Surface of Platinum-Gold Catalysts by Low-Energy Ion Scattering Improved resolution allows selective analysis of mixed metal systems

作者:Brongersma Hidde H*; Grehl Thomas; Schofield Emma R; Smith Richard A P; ter Veen Hendrik R J
来源:Platinum Metals Review, 2010, 54(2): 81-87.
DOI:10.1595/147106710X494358

摘要

Low-energy ion scattering (LEIS) can be used to selectively analyse the atomic composition of the outer atomic layer of a catalyst, i.e., precisely the atoms that largely determine its activity and selectivity. It is shown how a new development in LEIS significantly improves its mass resolution. Using this advanced separation and quantification of signals from platinum and gold, the atomic composition of the outer surface of a realistic supported platinum-gold bimetallic system can be determined for the first time.

  • 出版日期2010-4