Atom Trapping (IMAGE)

Washington State University

Atom Trapping

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Mobile platinum oxide species trapped on a cerium oxide surface. The bonding of the platinum to surface oxygens creates isolated platinum atoms that are thermally stable, and active for treatment of automotive exhaust pollutants.

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Washington State University

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