Adsorption of chlorophenol on the Cu(1 1 1) surface: A first-principles density functional theory study

Mohammednoor Altarawneh, Marian W. Radny, Phillip V. Smith, John C. Mackie, Eric M. Kennedy, Bogdan Z. Dlugogorski

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Abstract

The interaction between a 2-chlorophenol (C6H4OHCl) molecule and the Cu(1 1 1) surface has been investigated using density functional theory as an initial step in gaining a better understanding of the catalyzed formation of dioxin compounds on a clean copper surface. The 2-chlorophenol molecule is found to form several weakly bonded, horizontally and vertically oriented configurations. Dissociative modes have also been investigated. For the latter, the formation of phenyl and benzyne fragments is found to be more energetically favourable than the formation of 2-chlorophenoxy radicals.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4218-4224
Number of pages7
JournalApplied Surface Science
Volume254
Issue number14
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 15 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Chemisorption
  • Copper
  • Density functional calculations
  • Models of surface chemical reactions

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • General Physics and Astronomy
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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