Metal catalysts for heterogeneous catalysis: from single atoms to nanoclusters and nanoparticles
Metal species with different size (single atoms, nanoclusters, and nanoparticles) show
different catalytic behavior for various heterogeneous catalytic reactions. It has been shown …
different catalytic behavior for various heterogeneous catalytic reactions. It has been shown …
Progress, challenges, and opportunities in two-dimensional materials beyond graphene
Graphene's success has shown that it is possible to create stable, single and few-atom-thick
layers of van der Waals materials, and also that these materials can exhibit fascinating and …
layers of van der Waals materials, and also that these materials can exhibit fascinating and …
Recent development in 2D materials beyond graphene
Discovery of graphene and its astonishing properties have given birth to a new class of
materials known as “2D materials”. Motivated by the success of graphene, alternative …
materials known as “2D materials”. Motivated by the success of graphene, alternative …
Density functional theory for transition metals and transition metal chemistry
We introduce density functional theory and review recent progress in its application to
transition metal chemistry. Topics covered include local, meta, hybrid, hybrid meta, and …
transition metal chemistry. Topics covered include local, meta, hybrid, hybrid meta, and …
Subsurface oxide plays a critical role in CO2 activation by Cu(111) surfaces to form chemisorbed CO2, the first step in reduction of CO2
A national priority is to convert CO2 into high-value chemical products such as liquid fuels.
Because current electrocatalysts are not adequate, we aim to discover new catalysts by …
Because current electrocatalysts are not adequate, we aim to discover new catalysts by …
CO oxidation as a prototypical reaction for heterogeneous processes
CO oxidation, although seemingly a simple chemical reaction, provides us with a panacea
that reveals the richness and beauty of heterogeneous catalysis. The Fritz Haber Institute is …
that reveals the richness and beauty of heterogeneous catalysis. The Fritz Haber Institute is …
Dry Reforming of Methane on a Highly‐Active Ni‐CeO2 Catalyst: Effects of Metal‐Support Interactions on C−H Bond Breaking
Ni‐CeO2 is a highly efficient, stable and non‐expensive catalyst for methane dry reforming
at relative low temperatures (700 K). The active phase of the catalyst consists of small …
at relative low temperatures (700 K). The active phase of the catalyst consists of small …
Metal/Metal‐Oxide Interfaces: How Metal Contacts Affect the Work Function and Band Structure of MoO3
When transition metal oxides are used in practical applications, such as organic electronics
or heterogeneous catalysis, they often must be in contact with a metal. Metal contacts can …
or heterogeneous catalysis, they often must be in contact with a metal. Metal contacts can …
Oxide ultra-thin films on metals: new materials for the design of supported metal catalysts
Ultrathin oxide films on metals offer new opportunities for the design of supported
nanoclusters with potential use in catalysis. This requires a characterization at the atomistic …
nanoclusters with potential use in catalysis. This requires a characterization at the atomistic …
Controlling the charge state of supported nanoparticles in catalysis: lessons from model systems
Model systems are very important to identify the working principles of real catalysts, and to
develop concepts that can be used in the design of new catalytic materials. In this review we …
develop concepts that can be used in the design of new catalytic materials. In this review we …