New MES Study on the Structure Sensitivity of Copper Catalysts

Combined Raman and UV–vis Spectroscopy Reveals Influence of Ceria Facets on Active Species

2026/08/28

In their latest study, Henrik Hoyer and Christian Hess investigate the structure sensitivity of Cu/CeO₂ catalysts during CO oxidation using Raman and UV–vis modulation excitation spectroscopy. Ceria facetting is shown to influence the copper redox behavior and the role of peroxide as reaction intermediate. Read the full article in Catalysis Science & Technology.