Livestream Available: Metal to Metal Oxide Progression (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Livestream Available: Metal to Metal Oxide Progression

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The ruthenium nanocluster (Ru) is attached to a support structure and heated to 200oc. Over time, the metal reacts with oxygen in the air, forming ruthenium oxide (RuOx). This reaction is detected by the support structure as a shift in current, helping to explain the underlying catalytic process.

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