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Title: Imaging covalent bond formation by H atom scattering from graphene

Journal Article · · Science

Viewing the atomic-scale motion and energy dissipation pathways involved in forming a covalent bond is a longstanding challenge for chemistry. We performed scattering experiments of H atoms from graphene and observed a bimodal translational energy loss distribution. Using accurate first-principles dynamics simulations, we show that the quasi-elastic channel involves scattering through the physisorption well where collision sites are near the centers of the six-membered C-rings. The second channel results from transient C–H bond formation, where H atoms lose 1 to 2 electron volts of energy within a 10-femtosecond interaction time. This remarkably rapid form of intramolecular vibrational relaxation results from the C atom’s rehybridization during bond formation and is responsible for an unexpectedly high sticking probability of H on graphene.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0004993; DEFOA-0001912
OSTI ID:
1547466
Journal Information:
Science, Journal Name: Science Vol. 364 Journal Issue: 6438; ISSN 0036-8075
Publisher:
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 63 works
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Web of Science

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