Formation and Functioning of Bimetallic Nanocatalysts: The Power of X-ray Probes

Matthias Filez*, Evgeniy A. Redekop, Jolien Dendooven, Ranjith K. Ramachandran, Eduardo Solano, Unni Olsbye, Bert M. Weckhuysen, Vladimir V. Galvita, Hilde Poelman, Christophe Detavernier, Guy B. Marin

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Bimetallic nanocatalysts are key enablers of current chemical technologies, including car exhaust converters and fuel cells, and play a crucial role in industry to promote a wide range of chemical reactions. However, owing to significant characterization challenges, insights in the dynamic phenomena that shape and change the working state of the catalyst await further refinement. Herein, we discuss the atomic-scale processes leading to mono- and bimetallic nanoparticle formation and highlight the dynamics and kinetics of lifetime changes in bimetallic catalysts with showcase examples for Pt-based systems. We discuss how in situ and operando X-ray spectroscopy, scattering, and diffraction can be used as a complementary toolbox to interrogate the working principles of today's and tomorrow's bimetallic nanocatalysts.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)13220-13230
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2019

Keywords

  • bimetallic nanocatalysts
  • catalyst formation
  • deactivation
  • X-ray characterization

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