Non-metal boron atoms on a CuB<sub>12</sub> monolayer as efficient catalytic sites for urea production
Changyan Zhu, Chaoxia Wen, Miao Wang, Min Zhang, Yun Geng, Zhongmin Su
Abstract
Non-metal B atoms at the midpoint of the edges of the squares is confirmed to be the excellent catalytic sites on CuB 12 monolayer presents superior catalytic activity thermodynamically and kinetically than the reported urea catalysts.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisUreaChemistryMonolayerMetalMoleculeLimitingInorganic chemistryComputational chemistryOrganic chemistryBiochemistryEngineeringMechanical engineeringAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionMXene and MAX Phase MaterialsHydrogen Storage and Materials