X-ray spectroscopy has had a significant and continually growing impact on catalysis
research for nearly 50 years. In particular, the ability to obtain element selective electronic …

Knowledge of the structure of catalysts is essential to understand their behavior, which
further facilitates development of an active, selective, and stable catalyst. Determining the …

The past decade has witnessed significant advances in technologies related to X-ray
spectroscopic techniques, both as a result of advances in X-ray optics, focusing devices, and …

X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) and x-ray emission spectroscopy (XES) are advanced
x-ray spectroscopies that impact a wide range of disciplines. However, unlike the majority of …

X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS)[extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) and
X-ray absorption near-edge structure (XANES)] is a key technique within the heterogeneous …

Heterogeneous catalysts often consist of an active metal (oxide) in close contact with a
support material and various promoter elements. Although macroscopic properties, such as …

Analysis of the electronic structure and local coordination of an element is an important
aspect in the study of the chemical and physical properties of materials. This is particularly …

In this perspective, the HERFD-XANES (high energy resolution fluorescence detected X-ray
absorption near edge structure) and Kβ2, 5-or V2C-XES (valence-to-core X-ray emission …

The advantages, challenges, and future possibilities for combining synchrotron-based X-ray
techniques with vibrational spectroscopies are considered in this critical review. Particular …

X-ray spectroscopy at the metal K-edge is an important tool for understanding catalytic
processes and provides insight into the geometric and electronic structures of transition …