Cu oxide deposited on shape-controlled ceria nanocrystals for CO oxidation: influence of interface-driven oxidation states on catalytic activity
Kasala Prabhakar Reddy, Hanseul Choi, Daeho Kim, Ryong Ryoo, Jeong Young Park
Abstract
The polar CeO 2 (100) surface facets contribute considerably to the formation of surface hydroxyl groups, which are necessary for selective, stable Cu 1+ state loading and enhancement of CO oxidation activity.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisNanocrystalOxideChemical engineeringOxidation stateMaterials scienceComplex oxidePolarCatalytic oxidationChemistryNanotechnologyMetallurgyOrganic chemistryEngineeringAstronomyPhysicsCatalytic Processes in Materials ScienceCatalysis and Oxidation ReactionsNanomaterials for catalytic reactions