Michael E. Floto , J. Ehren Eichler , C. Buddie Mullins
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Abstract
We present experimental evidence for the activation of water and further reaction with ethane on a Mn/Au surface to form CO2(g) and H2(g). Additionally, we observe competitive chemisorption between water and carbon monoxide that resulted in water displacing carbon monoxide from a Mn/Au surface at 77 K. This model study unveils fundamental information about the role metallic manganese could be playing in highly energy relevant processes such as, water gas shift reaction and steam reforming of small alkanes.
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Surface Science is devoted to elucidating the fundamental aspects of chemistry and physics occurring at a wide range of surfaces and interfaces and to disseminating this knowledge fast. The journal welcomes a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to:
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