Oxidative chemistry on gold : unraveling molecular transformations at surfaces

Gong, Jinlong, 1979-

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May 2009

Abstract

textGold has been considered catalytically inert due to its resistance to oxidation and corrosion. However, decades ago, it was discovered that gold nano-particles (<5nm) on metal oxides demonstrate superior chemical activity towards many reactions. These seminal findings spurred considerable interest in investigations of the mechanistic details of oxidative reactions on gold-based catalysts. However, the active site and structure of supported Au nanoclusters as well as the active oxygen species remains elusive. Achieving high selectivity toward partial oxidation products also remains a challenge. In this dissertation, an oxygen-covered Au(111) crystal under ultra vacuum conditions was used as a model system to gain insights into oxidative ...

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Oxidative chemistry on gold : unraveling molecular transformations at surfaces

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