Abstract
O- and O2-bridged Cu pairs in zeolitic environments are examined using density functional theory with cluster models. Both types of oxocation ([CuOCu]2+ and [CuO2Cu]2+) are found to be highly stable for conditions likely to exist in Cu-ZSM-5. A variety of geometric isomers with different electronic states and preferred Cu-Cu distances are described. Possible implications for "autoreduction", NO decomposition, and other reactions involving Cu pairs in ZSM-5 are explored.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 183-188 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Catalysis Letters |
Volume | 56 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1998 |
Keywords
- Copper zeolite catalysts
- Cu oxocations
- Cu-ZSM-5
- Density functional theory
- Oxygen-bridged Cu pairs
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)