Ongoing Study of Catalytic Properties of Atomic Metals in Polyaniline
EMSL Project ID
45994
Abstract
Ongoing Study of Catalytic Properties of Atomic Metals in PolyanilineProject Lead: Mira Josowicz, Ph.D
Project Lead Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Abstract
Previous research done in our Group in collaboration with the PNNL scientists, Don Baer and Mark Engelhard, has shown that polyaniline (PANI) can be used as a matrix for formation of Au atoms from 0 to 10 oer imine units. By a tight control of the electrochemical experiment it is possible to prepare these clusters by stepwise, atom-by-atom procedure. The proposed work done at the EMSL will involve characterization of these materials by HR XPS and possibly combined also with Mass Spectrometer foe testing catalytic activity when expose to test gas such carbon monooxide. If successful this project could lead to development of a proposal in the new generation of selective catalysis in the gas phase and in the area of electrocatalysis in the liquid phase. That approach would need to be supported by corresponding theoretical studies carried out by PNNL.
Project Details
Project type
Exploratory Research
Start Date
2012-04-09
End Date
2013-04-21
Status
Closed
Released Data Link
Team
Principal Investigator
Related Publications
Jonke AP, MA Josowicz, and J Janata. 2012. "Odd-Even Pattern Observed in Polyaniline/(Au0 – Au8) Composites." Journal of the Electrochemical Society 159(3):40-43. doi:10.1149/2.053203jes
Schwartz I, AP Jonke, MA Josowicz, and J Janata. 2012. "Polyaniline-Supported Atomic Gold Electrodes: Comparison with Macro Electrodes." Catalysis Letters 142(11):1344-1351. doi:10.1007/s10562-012-0895-0