Silica binding energy

In conclusion, there is a strong fluorine response in the XPS data set, which indicates the presence of a mold release. The binding energy of the silicon best matches that for a silicone, not silicon dioxide. Analysis of the actual filler (silica) used in the epoxy could eliminate it as a possibility since silane-based surface treatments are common. 

Of direct interest for photoemission of supported catalysts is that similar increases in the width of d-bands have been observed by Mason in UPS spectra of small metal particles deposited on amorphous carbon and silica substrates [48]. Theoretical calculations by Baetzold et al. [49] indicate that the bulk density of states is reached if Ag particles contain about 150 atoms, which corresponds to a hemispherical particle 2 nm in diameter. Concomitant with the appearance of narrowed d-bands in small particles is the occurrence of an increase in core level binding energies of up to 1 eV. The effect is mainly an initial and only partly a final state effect [48], although many authors have invoked final state - core hole screening effects as the only reason for the increased binding energy. 

The Cr/Si02 catalyst is made by spin-coat impregnation of the flat silica support with a solution of chromic acid in water. Figure 9.25 shows the Cr XPS spectrum of the catalyst after drying. Chromium is present as a hydrated Cr(VI) oxide, with a Cr 2p binding energy characteristic of chromate species, as the reference spectra in the lower half of the figure show. An essential step in the... 

Using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) a distinction is made between free amine groups and amines in interaction with the surface. The N Is XPS signal of APTS modified silica shows two contributing bands, at binding energies of 400 and 402 eV (figure 9.25). 

However, equation (3) still contains two unknowns the work function of the metal and the work function of the gold deposit. A multilaboratory study has shown that neither carbon nor gold provide a suitable internal standard for catalyst supports (34). Alternatively, the binding energy scale has been referenced to a core level of the support metal cation, for example, the Si 2p peak of silica. This is no improvement. The work function of a high surface area, amorphous catalyst support has never been measured. 

Metal-support interaction was observed in two nickel-silica catalysts, but they were prepared either by precipitating a complex carbonate from nickel nitrate solution containing Si02 as a slurry or co-precipitating the carbonate from a solution of nickel nitrate and sodium silicate. The similar spectra from the unreduced catalysts resembled in shape and binding energy a NiSi03 standard and were quite distinct from NiO. The interaction was... 

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