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Competitive paths for methanol decomposition on Pt(111).

Jeff Greeley1, Manos Mavrikakis

  • 1Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USA.

Journal of the American Chemical Society
|March 25, 2004
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Methanol decomposition on platinum surfaces primarily occurs through C-H bond scission, according to Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations. This study identifies key intermediates and reaction pathways, offering insights into catalytic processes.

Area of Science:

  • Surface Science
  • Computational Chemistry
  • Catalysis

Background:

  • Methanol decomposition is a crucial process in catalysis and energy conversion.
  • Understanding the initial bond scission events is key to controlling reaction pathways.
  • Previous studies have explored O-H scission pathways on Pt(111).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare different initial bond scission pathways for methanol decomposition on Pt(111).
  • To determine the most energetically feasible and kinetically relevant decomposition routes.
  • To validate theoretical models with experimental data and predict spectra for elusive intermediates.

Main Methods:

  • Periodic, self-consistent Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations using the PW91-GGA functional.

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  • Analysis of reaction pathways involving C-H, C-O, and O-H initial bond scission.
  • Microkinetic modeling to assess reaction rates under realistic conditions.
  • Simulation of High-Resolution Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (HREELS) spectra.

    • Main Results:

    • Methanol decomposition via CH(2)OH and formaldehyde/HCOH intermediates is energetically feasible.
    • O-H scission to CH(3)O followed by dehydrogenation is another potential route.
    • Microkinetic modeling indicates C-H scission is the dominant initial decomposition step under reaction conditions.
    • A linear correlation exists between transition state and final state energies for most elementary steps.
    • Simulated HREELS spectra show good agreement with experimental data and predict spectra for unobserved intermediates.

    Conclusions:

    • C-H bond scission is the primary pathway for methanol decomposition on Pt(111) under realistic conditions.
    • DFT calculations and microkinetic modeling provide a comprehensive understanding of the reaction mechanism.
    • The study successfully validates theoretical predictions with experimental HREELS data and offers insights into reaction intermediates.