Inadequate unit selection for diffuse reflectance FT-IR spectra conceals low intensity bands of adsorbates

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: F. C. Meunier
DOI: 10.1039/d6ra00308g
Cited by: 4
References: 15

Abstract

Diffuse Reflectance FT-IR spectroscopy (DRIFTS) is a prominent tool to investigate adsorbates on catalyst surfaces. Low intensity bands of adsorbates are inappropriately squashed when using the Kubelka-Munk transformation, concealing the Pd-CO signal associated with Pd nanoparticles in the example reported here.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies Zeolite Catalysis and Synthesis Advanced Chemical Physics Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
10
Pages
8542–8544
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN