Enhancement of surface activity in CO oxidation on Pt(110) through spatiotemporal laser actuation

L. Qiao, X. Li, I. G. Kevrekidis, C. Punckt, H. H. Rotermund

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Abstract

We explore the effect of spatiotemporally varying substrate temperature profiles on the dynamics and the resulting reaction rate enhancement of the catalytic oxidation of CO on Pt(110). The catalytic surface is "addressed" by a focused laser beam whose motion is computer controlled. The averaged reaction rate is observed to undergo a characteristic maximum as a function of the speed of this moving laser spot. Experiments as well as modeling are used to explore and rationalize the existence of such an optimal laser speed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number036214
JournalPhysical Review E - Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
Volume77
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 21 2008

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
  • Statistics and Probability

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