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Title: Theoretical Analysis of the Influence of Pore Geometry on Monomolecular Cracking and Dehydrogenation of n -Butane in Brønsted Acidic Zeolites

Journal Article · · ACS Catalysis

Research Organization:
University of California, Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
National Science Foundation (NSF)
OSTI ID:
1361159
Journal Information:
ACS Catalysis, Vol. 7, Issue 4; ISSN 2155-5435
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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