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Ab initio molecular dynamics simulations of the adsorption of H2 on palladium surfaces. 2010

Axel Gross

Institut für Theoretische Chemie, Universität Ulm, D-89069 Ulm, Germany. axel.gross@uni-ulm.de

The interaction of hydrogen with palladium surfaces represents a model system for the study of the adsorption and absorption at metal surfaces. Theoretical gas-surface dynamics studies have usually concentrated on the adsorption dynamics on clean surfaces. Only recently has it become possible, based on advances in electronic structure codes and improvements in computer power, to address the much more complex problem of the adsorption dynamics on precovered surfaces. Herein, recent ab initio molecular dynamics studies are discussed that address the adsorption dynamics of hydrogen molecules on hydrogen- and sulfur-precovered Pd surfaces. In addition, the relaxation dynamics of the hydrogen atoms after the dissociation on clean Pd(100) are presented.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D010165	Palladium	A chemical element having an atomic weight of 106.4, atomic number of 46, and the symbol Pd. It is a white, ductile metal resembling platinum, and following it in abundance and importance of applications. It is used in dentistry in the form of gold, silver, and copper alloys.
D010316	Particle Size	Relating to the size of solids.	Particle Sizes,Size, Particle,Sizes, Particle
D011789	Quantum Theory	The theory that the radiation and absorption of energy take place in definite quantities called quanta (E) which vary in size and are defined by the equation E	Quantum Theories,Theories, Quantum,Theory, Quantum
D006859	Hydrogen	The first chemical element in the periodic table with atomic symbol H, and atomic number 1. Protium (atomic weight 1) is by far the most common hydrogen isotope. Hydrogen also exists as the stable isotope DEUTERIUM (atomic weight 2) and the radioactive isotope TRITIUM (atomic weight 3). Hydrogen forms into a diatomic molecule at room temperature and appears as a highly flammable colorless and odorless gas.	Protium,Hydrogen-1
D000327	Adsorption	The adhesion of gases, liquids, or dissolved solids onto a surface. It includes adsorptive phenomena of bacteria and viruses onto surfaces as well. ABSORPTION into the substance may follow but not necessarily.	Adsorptions
D013499	Surface Properties	Characteristics or attributes of the outer boundaries of objects, including molecules.	Properties, Surface,Property, Surface,Surface Property
D056004	Molecular Dynamics Simulation	A computer simulation developed to study the motion of molecules over a period of time.	Molecular Dynamics Simulations,Molecular Dynamics,Dynamic, Molecular,Dynamics Simulation, Molecular,Dynamics Simulations, Molecular,Dynamics, Molecular,Molecular Dynamic,Simulation, Molecular Dynamics,Simulations, Molecular Dynamics