Abstract
trans-Methyl styrene, an alkene that contains readily abstractable allylic H atoms, adsorbs with very similar conformations on oxygenated single crystal surfaces of Cu and Ag. Strikingly, however, subsequent reaction on silver leads merely to combustion of the organic molecule, whereas copper is extremely effective in catalyzing the epoxidation of this "difficult" alkene. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Surface Science |
Volume | 578 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
Pages (from-to) | L85-L88 |
ISSN | 0039-6028 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Catalysis
- Oxidation
- Surface chemical reaction
- Silver
- Copper
- Alkenes