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Approaching reality: Copper zinc oxide catalysts that were prepared similarly to industrial catalysts were studied by high-resolution electron microscopy. The microstructure of the Cu/ZnO catalysts (see picture) deviates considerably from that of idealized copper model systems. Future model systems for copper catalysts in methanol chemistry must take into account the “real” structure of active copper catalysts.
Ressler et al. (Fri,) studied this question.