EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L49383/01 |
Title: |
A COMBINED VARIABLE TEMPERATURE STM-XPS INSTRUMENT FOR STUDYING REACTIONS AT SOLID SURFACES |
Principal Investigator: |
Roberts, Professor M |
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Department: |
Chemistry |
Organisation: |
Cardiff University |
Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
Starts: |
01 January 1998 |
Ends: |
28 February 2001 |
Value (£): |
390,702
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EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
Catalysis & Applied Catalysis |
Surfaces & Interfaces |
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EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications: |
No relevance to Underpinning Sectors |
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
A novel variable temperature (50K-1000K) spectrometer combining XPS and STM facilities will be developed and applied to the study of the surface chemistry of solid surfaces. The site-specific information obtainable from STM, together with the chemical processes than has been hitherto possible. A major aspect of the project will be the characterisation and control of oxygen states at metal surfaces, with a view to elucidating the mechanisms of selective oxidation and ammoxidation catalysis. The systems studied will range from well-defined metal single crystals to model supported heterogeneous catalysts. In tandem with the XPS / STM studies, we intend to assess the viability of atom-resolved spectroscopy of adsorbates, a technique which promises much but has received little attention.
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Organisation Website: |
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