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Title: Hydrogenation Reactions on Au/TiC(001): Effects of Au-C Interactions on the Dissociation of H-2

Journal Article · · Chemcatchem
OSTI ID:1001749

Density functional calculations carried out for realistic models evidence that Au particles supported on TiC(001) are very active towards H2 dissociation. The molecular mechanisms show that the support is not a mere spectator but plays a major role in the catalyzed reaction and acts as a reservoir of atomic H, making this system an excellent candidate as a catalyst for the hydrogenation of olefins and hydrodesulfurization reactions.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). National Synchrotron Light Source
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE - Office Of Science
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
1001749
Report Number(s):
BNL-91324-2010-JA; ISSN 1867-3899; R&D Project: CO-009; KC0302010; TRN: US201102%%479
Journal Information:
Chemcatchem, Vol. 2, Issue 10; ISSN 1867-3880
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English