DFT characterization of adsorbed NHx species on Pt(100) and Pt(111) surfaces

resumo

Periodic density functional theory (DFT) calculations using plane waves have been performed to systematically investigate the adsorption and relative stability of ammonia and its dehydrogenated species on Pt(111) and Pt(100) surfaces. Different adsorption geometries and positions have been studied, and in each case, the equilibrium configuration has been determined by relaxation of the system. The vibrational spectra of the various ammonia fragments have been computed, and band assignments have been compared in detail with available experimental data. The adsorption of NH3 (on top) and NH2 (bridge) is more favorable on Pt(100) than on Pt(111), while similar adsorption energies were computed for NH (hollow) and N (hollow) on both surfaces. The remarkably lower adsorption energy of NH2 over Pt(111) as compared with Pt(100) (the difference being similar to 0.7 eV) can be related to different geometric and electronic factors associated with this particular intermediate. Accordingly, the type of platinum surface determines the most stable NH chi fragment: Pt(100) has more affinity for NH2 species, whereas NH species are preferred over Pt(111).

palavras-chave

INITIO MOLECULAR-DYNAMICS; SELECTIVITY-DIRECTING FACTORS; AMMONIA OXIDATION; AB-INITIO; TEMPORAL ANALYSIS; PRODUCTS REACTOR; BOND STRENGTH; ACTIVE-SITES; PGM GAUZES; ADSORPTION

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Chemistry

autores

Novell-Leruth, G; Valcarcel, A; Clotet, A; Ricart, JM; Perez-Ramirez, J

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