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Title: DFT-driven multi-site microkinetic modeling of ethanol conversion to ethylene and diethyl ether on γ-Al2O3(111)

Journal Article · · J. Catal.
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Research Organization:
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Catalysis Center for Energy Innovation (CCEI)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
DOE Contract Number:
SC0001004
OSTI ID:
1210573
Journal Information:
J. Catal., Vol. 323; Related Information: CCEI partners with the University of Delaware (lead); Brookhaven National Laboratory; California Institute of Technology; Columbia University; University of Delaware; Lehigh University; University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; University of Minnesota; Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; University of Pennsylvania; Princeton University; Rutgers University
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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