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Reaction between NiO and Al2O3 in NiO/γ-Al2O3 catalysts probed by positronium atom
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Applied Surface Science . Feb2013, Vol. 266, p17-21. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Abstract: NiO/γ-Al2O3 catalysts with NiO content of 9wt% and 24wt% were prepared by solid state reaction method. They are annealed in air at temperatures from 100°C to 1000°C. Positron lifetime spectra were measured to study the microstructure variation during annealing process. Four positron lifetime components were resolved with two long lifetime τ 3 and τ 4, which can be attributed to the ortho-positronium lifetime in microvoids and large pores, respectively. It was found that the longest lifetime τ 4 is rather sensitive to the chemical environment of the large pores. The NiO active centers in the catalysts cause decrease of both τ 4 and its intensity I 4, which is due to the spin-conversion of positronium induced by NiO. However, after heating the catalysts above 600°C, abnormal increase of the lifetime τ 4 is observed. This is due to the formation of NiAl2O4 spinel from the reaction of NiO and γ-Al2O3. The generated NiAl2O4 weakens the spin-conversion effect of positronium, thus leads to the increase of o-Ps lifetime τ 4. Formation of NiAl2O4 is further confirmed by both X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01694332
- Volume :
- 266
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Applied Surface Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 85173210
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2012.11.037