ISSN:
1572-879X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Ab initio MP2 calculations have been carried out to study the activation of methane on lanthanide oxide La2O3. O- and O2 2- are assumed to be the active species on the oxide surface. The possible roles of O2- and O2 4- on the oxide surface in C-H bond activation are also investigated. It is shown that the CH4 oxidative dehydrogenation occurs much more readily on O- and O2 2- than on O2- and O2 4-. The results indicate that O- and O2 2- are the active species and therefore support the O- and O2 2- mechanisms assumed for the reactions. The promoter compound containing Br- is found to be favorable for the methane activation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1019040902099