Density Functional Theory in Surface Science and Heterogeneous Catalysis
- 1 September 2006
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in MRS Bulletin
- Vol. 31 (9), 669-674
- https://doi.org/10.1557/mrs2006.175
Abstract
Solid surfaces are used extensively as catalysts throughout the chemical industry, in the energy sector, and in environmental protection. Recently, density functional theory has started providing new insight into the atomic-scale mechanisms of heterogeneous catalysis, helping to interpret the large amount of experimental data gathered during the last decades. This article shows how density functional theory can be used to describe the state of the surface during reactions and the rate of catalytic reactions. It will also show how we are beginning to understand the variation in catalytic activity from one transition metal to the next. Finally, the prospects of using calculations to guide the development of new catalysts in industry will be discussed.Keywords
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