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Combining In-Situ Buffer-Layer-Assisted-Growth with Scanning Probe Microscopy for Formation and Study of Supported Model Catalysts


EMSL Project ID
30194

Abstract

The objective of this project is to implement in-situ advanced buffer-layer-assisted-growth (BLAG) technique through combination with the EMSLs UHV SPM, and to apply resulting novel tool for formation and structural study of the BaO nanoclusters on Al2O3 ultra-thin crystalline film, an important model catalyst system. As a result of this project, a critical insight will be provided on the fundamental surface science aspects related to the fundamental principles that govern the formation of base metal oxide nanostructures on oxide substrates. This work will further enhance the important instrumental capability on the base of the UHV SPM system.

Project Details

Start Date
2008-06-03
End Date
2010-09-30
Status
Closed

Team

Principal Investigator

Igor Lyubinetsky
Institution
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Related Publications

Du Y, DJ Kim, T Varga, Z Wang, J Szanyi, and I Lyubinetsky. 2010. "Formation of single-phase BaO nanoclusters." PNNL-SA-76712, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA.
Lyubinetsky I, NA Deskins, Y Du, EK Vestergaard, DJ Kim, and M Dupuis. 2010. "Adsorption States and Mobility of TMAA Molecules on Reduced TiO2(110) Surface." Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. PCCP 12(23):5986-5992.