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Abstract
Different reaction pathways of CO oxidation at the surface of trimetallic nanoclusters, Au(5-x-y)AgxCuy of varying compositions with 2 ≤ x + y ≤ 4 (x, y > 0) are investigated. The starting point of all pathways is the surface reaction between adsorbed CO and O2via the Langmuir-Hinshelwood mechanism. The conventional reaction pathway leads to the formation of intermediate Au(5-x-y)AgxCuy.O* followed by a reaction with CO to release CO2. However, on these trimetallic clusters, the formation of the nanocluster-carbonate adduct is greatly facilitated, which is known to poison the catalytic surface because of its greater stability. Here, we propose a possible Eley-Rideal (ER) pathway leading to carbonate decomposition and catalytic surface regeneration. This ER-pathway involves interaction between nanocluster-carbonate adduct and CO in the gaseous state, forming Au(5-x-y)AgxCuy.O2COCO*, which decomposes to release CO2. The study suggests the best trimetallic clusters for CO oxidation are the ones where both reaction sites are Ag-sites.
Graphical abstract
Different reaction pathways of CO oxidation at the surface of trimetallic nanoclusters, Au(5-x-y)AgxCuy, are investigated. These include the conventional LH-LH pathway and a newer alternative LH-ER pathway. The proposed LH-ER pathway involves an interaction between nanocluster-carbonate adduct and CO(g), forming Au(5-x-y)AgxCuy.O2COCO*, which decomposes to release CO2.
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Journal of Chemical Sciences is a monthly journal published by the Indian Academy of Sciences. It formed part of the original Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences – Part A, started by the Nobel Laureate Prof C V Raman in 1934, that was split in 1978 into three separate journals. It was renamed as Journal of Chemical Sciences in 2004. The journal publishes original research articles and rapid communications, covering all areas of chemical sciences. A significant feature of the journal is its special issues, brought out from time to time, devoted to conference symposia/proceedings in frontier areas of the subject, held not only in India but also in other countries.