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Title: Ensemble representation of catalytic interfaces: soloists, orchestras, and everything in-between

Journal Article · · Chemical Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SC01367C · OSTI ID:1874378

Catalytic systems are complex and dynamic, exploring vast chemical spaces on multiple timescales.

Research Organization:
Univ. of California, Los Angeles, CA (United States); University of California, Los Angeles, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR); USDOE; USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0019152; SC0020125
OSTI ID:
1874378
Journal Information:
Chemical Science, Journal Name: Chemical Science Journal Issue: 27 Vol. 13; ISSN 2041-6520; ISSN CSHCBM
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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