Operando Neutron Scattering: Following Reactions in Real Time Using Neutrons

The complexation of NiCl2 with 2,2 '-Bipyridine was followed using quasielastic neutron scattering to observe reaction progress. Water adsorption in chabazite with time resolution was observed using strain induced in the aluminosilicate framework with a high-resolution engineering diffractometer. These reactions illustrate the recent progress and possibilities in using neutron probes to observe realistic catalytic reactions as they progress.

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The article introduces the method of using neutron probes to observe the progress of catalytic reactions and the recent progress and possibilities in realistic applications.