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I n Situ Observation of Model Catalysts under Reaction Conditions Using X ‐ray Core‐Level Spectroscopy
Author(s) -
Yoshida Masaaki,
Kondoh Hiroshi
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the chemical record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.61
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1528-0691
pISSN - 1527-8999
DOI - 10.1002/tcr.201402025
Subject(s) - synchrotron radiation , catalysis , in situ , synchrotron , spectroscopy , materials science , core (optical fiber) , nanotechnology , chemical engineering , chemical physics , chemistry , physics , optics , organic chemistry , engineering , quantum mechanics , composite material
Chemical reactions at solid surfaces are of great importance in heterogeneous catalysis and the understanding of their reaction mechanisms has been challenged for a long time by a wide variety of approaches. In situ observation of model catalysts under reaction conditions is a promising approach to understand the mechanisms. Toward this aim we have been developing several spectroscopic techniques using synchrotron‐radiation X ‐rays. In this Personal Account, synchrotron‐radiation‐based X ‐ray core‐level spectroscopies for in situ observation are introduced and some of their applications in studying the mechanisms of catalytic reactions are highlighted. Future directions for further development of these spectroscopies are also described.