Abstract
Kinetic energy barriers that have entirely different origins are the reasons for the impedance of the catalytic N2O/CO redox cycle mediated by both [YAlO2]+. and [Y2O 2]+. clusters (see scheme). While oxidation with N 2O is the bottleneck for [YAlO2]+., oxidation of [Y2O2]+. with N2O is possible, but reduction of [Y2O3]+. by CO is prevented. This arises because of "doping" effects which can control local charges and spin distributions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1226-1230 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Jan 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- cluster ions
- density functional caclculations
- gas-phase reactions
- homogeneous catalysis
- ion-molecule reactions