Imaging Metal Nanoparticle Growth: An in situ TEM study of the reduction of a nickel catalyst precursor

Savannah Jane Turner

doi:10.33540/3430

Imaging Metal Nanoparticle Growth: An in situ TEM study of the reduction of a nickel catalyst precursor

Savannah Jane Turner

Afd Nanomaterials

Research output: Thesis › Doctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU)

Abstract

The reduction of nickel phyllosilicate is studied using in situ gas phase transmission electron microscopy. The role of water vapor in increased particle sizes during reduction is elucidated. Ostwald ripening is shown to be enchanced by the formation of nickel hydroxide.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	Utrecht University
Supervisors/Advisors	de Jong, Krijn, Supervisor de Jongh, Petra, Supervisor
Award date	16 Mar 2026
Place of Publication	Utrecht
Publisher	Utrecht University
Print ISBNs	978-94-6534-225-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.33540/3430
Publication status	Published - 16 Mar 2026

Keywords

TEM
catalyst synthesis
in situ
nickel

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Imaging Metal Nanoparticle Growth: An in situ TEM study of the reduction of a nickel catalyst precursor

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