ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

Investigating the Catalytic Activity of ACF by Inelastic Neutron Scattering Spectroscopy.

Abstract: Aluminium chlorofluoride (ACF) is an exceptionally strong Lewis acid, with important applications for industrial process chemistry and environmental chemistry. Despite efforts, however, the mechanisms of ACF action are very poorly understood; a problem magnified by the fact that ACF is amorphous. The reactivity of ACF has been shown to depend on the nature of hydrogen-based interactions at its surface. In this project we explore the interaction of a series of hydrogen-containing molecules on the surface of ACF by inelastic neutron scattering spectroscopy. In this way, we aim to identify the binding mode of these important molecules and hence identify the mode of action of ACF-based catalysts.

Principal Investigator: Professor Federal Institute for Materials Research Emmerling
Experimenter: Miss Macha KERVAREC
Local Contact: Dr Svemir Rudic
Experimenter: Dr Adam Michalchuk
Experimenter: Professor Beate Paulus
Experimenter: Professor Thomas Braun

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2010437

ISIS Experiment Number: RB2010437

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

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