Catalysis in the nm-regime: manufacturing of supported model catalysts andtheoretical studies of the reaction kinetics

We briefly review the methods employed to fabricate model supported nm cata lysts, including wetness impregnation, vacuum vapor deposition, electron-be am lithography, spin-coating, and vesicle-mediated deposition. Recent simul ations of the kinetics of heterogeneous reactions occurring on supported ca talyst particles are discussed as well. The attention is focused on such ef fects as reactant supply via the support, interplay of the reaction kinetic s on different facets and edges, and adsorbate-induced reshaping of catalys t particles.