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Step sites in syngas catalysis

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Step sites play an important role in many catalytic reactions. This paper reviews recent results on metal catalysts for syngas reactions with emphasis on steam reforming. Modern characterization techniques (STEM, HREM...) and theoretical calculations (DFT) has allowed a more quantitative explanation of the impact of step sites on catalyst activity and side reactions such as carbon formation. This leads to a discussion of principles for catalyst promotion.

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Rostrup-Nielsen, J., Nørskov, J.K. Step sites in syngas catalysis. Top Catal 40, 45–48 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-006-0107-5

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