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Advanced transmission electron microscopy (TEM) enables atomic-resolution in situ imaging of heterogeneous catalysts under reactive gas conditions. This technique improves understanding of structure-sensitive catalytic functionality.

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  • Catalysis
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is crucial for heterogeneous catalyst research.
  • Recent advancements include aberration correction and improved data acquisition, enabling sub-Ångström resolution and single-atom sensitivity.
  • In situ TEM capabilities have advanced with differentially pumped electron microscopes and gas cells for reactive environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the use of state-of-the-art TEM instrumentation and methodologies.
  • To study surface structures and dynamics of catalysts under reaction conditions.
  • To enhance the understanding of structure-sensitive catalytic functionality.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing aberration-corrected electron optics and advanced data acquisition schemes.
  • Employing in situ observations within differentially pumped electron microscopes and gas cells.
  • Applying low electron dose-rates, in-line holography, and low-voltage (80 kV) aberration correction.
  • Performing exit wave reconstructions of TEM images.

Main Results:

  • Achieving and maintaining atomic resolution and single-atom sensitivity during in situ observations.
  • Demonstrating the capability to observe catalysts in reactive gas environments (reducing or oxidizing).
  • Illustrating benefits with in situ TEM of a nanocrystalline Co3O4 catalyst.

Conclusions:

  • Emerging TEM techniques allow detailed in situ study of catalyst surface structures and dynamics.
  • Understanding structure-sensitive catalytic functionality can be significantly improved.
  • This approach is vital for designing advanced heterogeneous catalysts.