<i>In situ</i> manipulation of the d-band center in metals for catalytic activity in CO oxidation
Kyung Rok Lee, Danim Yun, Dae Sung Park, Yang Yun, Chyan Kyung Song, Younhwa Kim, Jungwon Park, Jongheop Yi
Abstract
of electric field is applied. This leads to the enhancement of the adsorption strength of CO on both metals, and, thus, results in the promotion (+15%) and the depression (-23%) of CO conversions on Au and Pt, respectively, in the CO oxidation.
Topics & Concepts
In situCenter (category theory)CatalysisMetalMaterials scienceActive centerChemistryNanotechnologyCrystallographyMetallurgyOrganic chemistryCatalytic Processes in Materials ScienceElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced Chemical Physics Studies