January 9, 1997
Journal Article

Complexity in the Decomposition of Formic Acid on the TiO2(110) Surface

Abstract

Examines decomposition of formic acid on the TiO2(11) surface with TPD, SSIMS, and HREELS, concluding that the decomposition consists of a complex set of chemical processes that connaot adequately be described in terms of a simple dehydration mechanism. Also shows that TiO2 surfaces participate in the reactions of simple organic molecules to a greater extent than providing surface cation and anion sites that facilitate unimolecular or bimolecular processes.

Revised: May 14, 2019 | Published: January 9, 1997

Citation

Henderson M.A. 1997. Complexity in the Decomposition of Formic Acid on the TiO2(110) Surface. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 101, no. 2:221-229. PNNL-SA-27695. doi:10.1021/jp961494i