Solid Electrolyte Aided Study of Catalytic and Electrocat- alytic Oxidations

本研究旨在加深对固体催化剂表面反应机理的认识。一种名为“固体电解质电位法”的技术正被用来更多地了解几个氧化反应。该方法给出了几种与中间体和产物有关的信息，包括反应速率。这项研究的结果有助于阐明特定的反应，并证明了该分析方法的价值，可以应用于其他感兴趣的体系。这种类型的研究结果可以在以后的新化合物的合成、防腐和催化剂的定制设计中找到应用。

This study seeks to improve the understanding of reaction mechanisms on the surface of solid catalysts. A technique called "solid electrolyte potentiometry" is being used to learn more about several oxidation reactions. The method gives several kinds of information relating to intermediate compounds and products including reaction rates. The results from this research can help to elucidate the particular reactions, as well as demonstrate the value of the analytical method which could have application to other systems of interest. Results from research of this type could find later application in the synthesis of new compounds, corrosion prevention, and the custom design of catalysis.