Abstract
Elementary reaction steps and barriers for thiophene hydrodesulfurization (HDS) on a Ti 8C 12 nanoparticle were investigated using density functional theory. It is found that despite its high carbon concentration Ti 8C 12 displays a superior catalytic potential for hydrodesulfurization. Compared to the industrial catalysts, the hydrogen dissociation and C-S bond cleavage on Ti 8C 12 are more facile, and the removal of sulfur is energetically comparable. Our results also show that the catalytic activity of T 8C 12 can be associated with its unique structure that is quite different from that of bulk metal carbides.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 18796-18798 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Physical Chemistry B |
Volume | 108 |
Issue number | 49 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 9 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry