Cited by 4,161Catalytic Processes in Materials ScienceAdvanced Chemical Physics StudiesCatalysis and Oxidation Reactions

Towards the computational design of solid catalysts

Nørskov, J. K., Bligaard, T., Rossmeisl, J., Christensen, C. H.·2009·Nature Chemistry

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Over the past decade the theoretical description of surface reactions has undergone a radical development. Advances in density functional theory mean it is now possible to describe catalytic reactions at surfaces with the detail and accuracy required for computational results to compare favourably with experiments. Theoretical methods can be used to describe surface chemical reactions in detail and to understand variations in catalytic activity from one catalyst to another. Here, we review the first steps towards using computational methods to design new catalysts. Examples include screening for catalysts with increased activity and catalysts with improved selectivity. We discuss how, in the future, such methods may be used to engineer the electronic structure of the active surface by changing its composition and structure.

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Authors
Nørskov, J. K., Bligaard, T., Rossmeisl, J., & Christensen, C. H.
Affiliations
  • Technical University of Denmark (DK)
  • Haldor Topsoe (Denmark) (DK)
Corresponding author
Nørskov, J. K.
Venue
Nature Chemistry
Published
2009-04
Volume
1
Issue
1
Pages
37-46
ISSN
  • 1755-4330 (ISSN-L)
  • 1755-4349
OpenAlex
W2016366655
Cited by
4,161
References
102
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FWCI
3.86
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Nature Chemistry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Technical University of Denmark, DTU Orbit (Technical University of Denmark, DTU) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Materials Chemistry › Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
  • Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics › Advanced Chemical Physics Studies
  • Physical Sciences › Chemical Engineering › Catalysis › Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions
Keywords
catalyst design, surface reactions, density functional theory, catalyst screening, catalyst selectivity, electronic structure engineering, transition metal catalysts, alloy catalysts
MeSH terms
Acetylene, Alloys, Carbon Monoxide, Catalysis, Ethylene Oxide, Hydrogen, Models, Theoretical, Oxidation-Reduction, Transition Elements

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