title: Scanning probe microscopy in catalysis.
abstract: This review discusses the recent progress in the application of scanning probe microscopy (SPM) in catalysis. SPM proves to be an invaluable technique for imaging catalytic surfaces and interfaces. Most SPM research is related to the structural and morphological transformation associated with catalyst preparation and use. Real-time SPM observation of surface dynamics including adsorption, diffusion and reaction, provides invaluable insights to the mechanism of catalysis. SPM is also used to shape and manipulate surfaces and surface processes. Fabrication of nanostructured catalysts, direct manipulation of adsorbed atoms and molecules and tip-mediated reactions are some examples of new SPM approach in catalyst research.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemical Engineering, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.
authors.forename: King Lun
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Yeung
authors.forename: Nan
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Yao
mesh_terms: D000327:Adsorption; D016880:Anisotropy; D002384:Catalysis; D008853:Microscopy; D018625:Microscopy, Atomic Force / Q000379:methods; D020527:Microscopy, Scanning Probe / Q000379:methods*; D016252:Microscopy, Scanning Tunneling / Q000379:methods; D008958:Models, Molecular; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000379:methods*; D010087:Oxides / Q000737:chemistry; D013997:Time Factors; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D010087:Oxides; C009495:titanium dioxide; D014025:Titanium