Catalytic Consequences of Metal Oxides Associated with MetalSurfaces: Materials Formed by Depositing Oxides on Metals and by Decomposing Organometallic Clusters

本研究集中在催化剂研究的分支， 催化金属与载体结构的相互作用， 这有助于理解的运作领域 催化剂体系和表面反应。 精心准备的行动 模型系统进行了研究。 待研究系统的多样性 将有助于巩固以前对其他人的研究得出的结论。 一种创新的方法正在用于制备新的催化剂 材料. 全面的、多管齐下的分析方法正在被 应用于本研究的材料表征工作。

This research focuses on the branch of catalyst research dealing with the interaction effects of catalytic metals with support structures, a field which contributes to the understanding of the workings of catalyst systems and surface reactions. Actions of carefully prepared model systems are investigated. The variety of systems to be studied will serve to consolidate conclusions from previous studies of others. An innovative approach is being used in the preparation of new catalyst materials. Comprehensive, multi-pronged analytical methods are being applied to the materials characterization work for this research.