Size-selected clusters as heterogeneous model catalysts under applied reaction conditions

First results of investigations are presented, where size-selected metal clusters generated in ultra high vacuum (UHV) are transferred to ambient conditions and tested for suitable electrochem. applications. As demonstrated, the transfer allows for the characterization of clusters by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) as well as catalytic measurements, which is exemplified by the application of electrochem. measurements. It is demonstrated that well known electrochem. processes on the carbon supported Pt clusters are detected, and thus Pt clusters can be characterized with respect to their accessible surface area, an essential requirement for the study of catalytic processes. Furthermore, as an example for an important electrocatalytic process, it is shown that the oxygen redn. reaction can be probed on the cluster samples featuring a detrimental particle size effect, previously reported for industrial catalysts as well. [on SciFinder(R)]     «

First results of investigations are presented, where size-selected metal clusters generated in ultra high vacuum (UHV) are transferred to ambient conditions and tested for suitable electrochem. applications. As demonstrated, the transfer allows for the characterization of clusters by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) as well as catalytic measurements, which is exemplified by the application of electrochem. measurements. It is demonstrated that well known electrochem. processes on the carbon...     »