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Title: A Simple, Accurate Model for Alkyl Adsorption on Late Transition Metals

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 117(6):2835-2843
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/jp310533e· OSTI ID:1097926

A simple model that predicts the adsorption energy of an arbitrary alkyl in the high-symmetry sites of late transition metal fcc(111) and related surfaces is presented. The model makes predictions based on a few simple attributes of the adsorbate and surface, including the d-shell filling and the matrix coupling element, as well as the adsorption energy of methyl in the top sites. We use the model to screen surfaces for alkyl chain-growth properties and to explain trends in alkyl adsorption strength, site preference, and vibrational softening.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States). Environmental Molecular Sciences Lab. (EMSL)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1097926
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 117(6):2835-2843, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 117(6):2835-2843
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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