Exploration of super resolution microscopy for catalyst characterisation

与几乎所有的显微镜技术的主要重点是迄今为止的生物样品的研究，因此很少被用于图像的无机材料，尽管明显的潜在好处，这可能使更好地了解材料的化学物理性质。在这个项目中，我们将探索超分辨率光学显微镜的潜力，使我们能够在动态条件下评估或“化学成像”催化材料，以“高”分辨率（纳米-微米尺度）洞察结构-活性关系。该项目成功的关键是合作伙伴的紧密联系，包括UCL@UK Catalysis Hub，约翰逊Matthey Plc@UK Catalysis Hub和STFC Central Laser Facility，所有这些都位于项目所在地Harwell科学与创新园区的Research Complex@Harwell。

As with nearly all microscopy techniques the main focus to date has been the study of biological samples and has therefore rarely been employed to image inorganic materials despite the obvious potential benefits which may enable a better understanding of material's chemico-physical properties. In this project we will explore the potential of super-resolution light microscopy to allow us to evaluate or 'chemically image' catalytic materials under dynamic conditions to obtain insight into structure-activity relationships at 'high' resolution (at the nm - micrometer scale). Central to the success of this project is the close proximity of the collaborating partners, including UCL@UK Catalysis Hub, Johnson Matthey Plc@UK Catalysis Hub and the STFC Central Laser Facility all of which are based at the Research Complex@Harwell on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus where the project will be based.