Hard X‐ray Nanotomography of Catalytic Solids at Work

Abstract

A closer look at catalysis: In situ hard X-ray nanotomography has been developed (see picture) as a method to investigate an individual iron-based Fischer–Tropsch-to-Olefins (FTO) catalyst particle at elevated temperatures and pressures. 3D and 2D maps of 30 nm resolution could be obtained and show heterogeneities in the pore structure and chemical composition of the catalyst particle of about 20 μm. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.